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India US ties: US revises travel advisory for India; says don’t travel to Manipur, J&K, India-Pak border and Central & East India

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The US has asked its nationals not to travel to Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, the India-Pakistan border, and parts of central and eastern parts of the country where Naxalites are active. In a revised travel advisory for India, the State Department said it has updated to reflect information on the northeastern states. “Exercise increased caution … Read more

‘I spent £680 and can’t get a refund’

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Getty Images Outstanding orders will not be fulfilled at stores that have shut News that more than 200 Carpetright stores will close after the chain went bust has come as a huge shock to worried customers and staff across the UK. While rival retailer Tapi has rescued 54 stores, it says it won’t fulfil outstanding … Read more

UK research to transform horses, Animal Science

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In what could be a step forward for equine science, a University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researcher is helping lead a three-year project to map the genetic blueprints of 13 breeds of horses. horses and their relatives. Funded by a $765,000 award from the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National … Read more

Electronic prior auth helps one practice slash 24 hours of manual work per week

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Staff at Arkansas’ Harmony Park Family Medicine have been excited about streamlining the prior authorization process with the goal of improving patient access to high-quality care. THE PROBLEM Prior authorization approval and management historically has been a burdensome process in the industry and can cause unnecessary delays in patient care, in large part due to … Read more

Businesses believe collaboration is key to defeating identity fraud, with Australia demanding clear standards from government

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GBG’s Global Fraud Report surveyed over 520 businesses in APAC to find out how they are fighting fraud July 24, 2024 – SYDNEY, Australia – New research from GBG, the leading expert in global identity and location, has revealed that 81% of APAC businesses believe that cross-sector collaboration and intelligence sharing is key to stemming … Read more

An eco-friendly and cost-effective soil remediation method has been developed

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Rice University chemist James Tour has led a research team to develop a rapid electrothermal mineralization (REM) process that, in seconds, can remediate the buildup of synthetic chemicals that can contaminate soil and the environment. The study was published in Nature Communications on July 20. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or persistent and bioaccumulative pollutants … Read more

Remote patient monitoring reduces blood pressure for patients in New York State

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Hypertension, the most prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, affects 1.39 billion adults worldwide and has a 46% uncontrolled rate. That poses a substantial burden for hospitals and health systems – and necessitates a paradigm shift in management strategies, clinicians say.  THE PROBLEM Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to recurrent heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, chronic … Read more

A guide to World of Warcraft’s biggest update

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The biggest change is how World of Warcraft players manage multiple characters aired live this week. Say goodbye to your awkward list of toons scattered across servers you can hardly remember to join and say hello to Warbands. All your characters are now a unified team of heroes – Alliance and Horde – ready for … Read more