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Medicine
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Can a bra really detect breast cancer? New 'smart' device could help

A wearable bra-attached device could detect breast tumours as small as 5 mm, enabling earlier detection and real-time monitoring for high-risk women with intellectual disabilities.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Educating Law Enforcement About Invisible Disabilities

Police interactions can be dangerous for people with invisible disabilities who may not follow commands, and alerting officers can reduce lethal outcomes.
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fromIndependent
6 months ago

Man engaged in sex act with intellectually disabled adult daughter

The 69-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to two counts at the Central Criminal Court of engaging in a sexual act with a protected person in Leinster on February 7, 2023.
Law
SF parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

A journey to the place with the world's highest Fragile X syndrome rate: We are not the town of fools'

Fragile X syndrome is prevalent in Ricaurte, Colombia, disproportionately affecting families, including Patricia Trivino Rodriguez's.
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