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USS John P. Murtha conducts live-fire gunnery exercise [Image 3 of 3]
13 Gunner’s Mate Seaman Tyler Turner, assigned to amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), reloads a .50 caliber machine gun during a crew served weapons shoot, April 7, 2026. John P. Murtha is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations supporting NASA’s Artemis II mission, retrieving the crew and spacecraft following their return to Earth and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
Incorporating special interests to investigate the language system in autism: A feasibility pilot fMRI study
Abstract Most autistic individuals have sustained, focused interests in particular topics or activities. In some cases, these special interests have been shown to motivate communicative behaviors, a domain in which many autistic individuals experience challenges.
Utilizing an acute hyperthermia‐induced seizure test and pharmacokinetic studies to establish optimal dosing regimens in a mouse model of Dravet syndrome
The hyperthermia-induced seizure assay in Scn1aA1783V/WT mice mimics febrile seizures in clinical settings. Triple-drug therapy may be a valuable preclinical strategy for screening investigational compounds for DS. The study sought to enhance our understanding of drug–drug interactions of combination therapies in treating DS. The study designed a triple-drug paradigm that mimics clinical standards for identifying effective therapies.
40 Best Appetizers From Costco That Your Super Bowl 2023 Party Can't Live Without
There are two schools of thought when it comes to the Super Bowl. There are what can easily be called the diehard fans, painting their faces in their team’s colors, standing in front of the TV, screaming “What kind of call was that?!” and generally just losing their dang minds. And then, there’s the rest of us, who show up at Super Bowl parties for the snacks and other tasty treats.
Characterizing emergency department and inpatient health care utilization after seizure‐related hospitalization: A retrospective cohort study
DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project State Inpatient Databases and State Emergency Department Databases are publicly available datasets.
Debate Club: Can a New Year's Resolution Actually Make a Difference?
by ParentCo. December 29, 2023 Why I'm making a New Year's resolution this year by Kristina Johnson I guess you could say I’m an eternal optimist. I’ve been making New Year’s resolutions my entire adult life, despite being among the vast majority of people who rarely stick with them. Every year when December 31st rolls around, I’ve found myself gearing up to start fresh in the year ahead with a totally cliché list of goals to achieve. Eat healthier. Get my caffeine habit under control.
21 Hilarious Instagram Captions For Pictures Of Your Kids Being Naughty
Scroll through social media, and you'll probably see tons of pictures from your friends with kids showcasing fun family outings, sweet candid shots, and little moments capturing the joys of being a parent. Those are all lovely, of course. But personally, I love to see pictures of real life — the ones where you're a mess, your house is trashed, and your kids are rampaging like the little girl from The Exorcist.
When the Brain Cares: Personal interests amplify engagement of language, self-reference, and reward regions in the brains of children with and without autism
Abstract Human language is shaped by individual experiences and interests. However, to study language in the brain, researchers use generic stimuli, avoiding the variable personal interests that typically animate language. Thus, it is unknown how personal interests affect language function in the brain.
Utilizing an acute hyperthermia-induced seizure test and pharmacokinetic studies to establish optimal dosing regimens in a mouse model of Dravet syndrome
Abstract Objective: The current standard of care for Dravet Syndrome includes polytherapy after inadequate seizure control with one or more monotherapy approaches. Treatment guidelines are often based on expert opinions, and finding an optimal balance between seizure control and adverse drug effects can be challenging.
4 New Femtech Innovations Demystifying and Normalizing Menstruation
Even though roughly 300 million people worldwide menstruate on any given day, a lack of resources for, education about, and attention to menstrual health continues to create serious challenges for menstruating individuals. This is particularly true for marginalized communities. Fortunately, the emerging FemTech market and the proliferation of FemTech products may be the solution needed to bring more awareness to menstrual health. How does femtech affect healthcare improvements?
ReCANVo: A database of real-world communicative and affective nonverbal vocalizations - Scientific Data
Abstract Nonverbal vocalizations, such as sighs, grunts, and yells, are informative expressions within typical verbal speech. Likewise, individuals who produce 0–10 spoken words or word approximations (“minimally speaking” individuals) convey rich affective and communicative information through nonverbal vocalizations even without verbal speech. Yet, despite their rich content, little to no data exists on the vocal expressions of this population.
Personal interests amplify engagement of language regions in the brains of children with and without autism
New Results doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.03.21.533695 Abstract Behavioral investigations have found that personal interests can profoundly influence language-relevant behaviors; however, the influence of personal interest on language processing in the brain is unknown.
Take 2: Hidalgo's sunrise
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Bioimpedance-Derived Membrane Capacitance: Clinically Relevant Sources of Variability, Precision, and Reliability
Open AccessArticle by Valene Garr Barry 1,*, Jasmine L. Chiang 2, Kaylan G. Bowman 3, Kristina D. Johnson 3 and Barbara A.
Council Post: The New Workspace Challenge: From A Handful Of People One Day To Hundreds The Next
Kristina Johnson is Okta’s Chief People Officer, leading the organization’s global People function. As the pandemic has waned, companies have tried a variety of approaches to return to “normal.” In some cases, that’s taken the form of mandates: JP Morgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon and Elon Musk both stated publicly, in no uncertain terms, that they expected employees back in the office full-time. But such efforts have been met with resistance from employees.
5 Tips to Ease Menopause Symptoms
Menopause is undoubtedly one of the most organic, healthiest phenomena that can happen in a woman’s life. Even though this is a natural experience during a woman’s lifecycle, it isn’t always met with a positive reaction. That’s not right or fair. Workplaces are some of the biggest examples of where women experience perimenopause and menopause anxiety and fear of being ridiculed.
Netflix Just Dropped The Trailer For 'That '90s Show' Introducing A New Generation of Formans
The ’90s are making a comeback! A spin-off of That ’70s Show is coming to Netflix, and it’s going to be all about the decade of butterfly clips, dELiA*s catalogues, and baby tees. That’s right — That ’90s Show is officially a go, and now we have a sneak peak into what it will be like.
Breastfeeding In The NICU Is Not Impossible, But A *Real* Challenge
Having a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is obviously super stressful. No parent imagines that their baby is going to be whisked away from them just after being born, and it can be a truly heartbreaking situation. It can also throw a wrench into your plans for breastfeeding, because you can’t nurse a baby on demand when they’re not by your side 24/7. But that doesn’t mean you have to totally give up your breastfeeding intention.
CDC Endorses Testing Over Quarantine For Kids Exposed To Covid At School
miljko/Getty The CDC says “test-to-stay” could prevent pandemic learning loss Seeing an email, phone call, or Class Dojo message pop up from your kid’s school is always a little nerve-wracking — assuming that like me, your first thought is generally OH MY GOD WHAT’S WRONG?! That’s even more true during the pandemic that just won’t seem to end, when way too many of those messages are alerting moms and dads about positive cases, Covid exposure, and quarantine requirements.
Jennifer Lawrence Hopes To Protect Her Unborn Baby's Privacy Forever
Stephane Cardinale/Corbis/Getty With a baby on the way, actress Jennifer Lawrence is feeling protective Don’t expect to see Jennifer Lawrence’s baby on any magazines covers anytime soon. The expecting mama and actress says she doesn’t plan on sharing her little one with the world once it’s born, for one very simple reason: while she may have chosen the spotlight, her child doesn’t deserve to grow up in the glare. Lawrence explained her mindset in an interview with Vanity Fair.
19 Elf On The Shelf Printable Props That'll Make Styling Santa's Helper A Breeze
The 'Elf on the Shelf' has been around since 2004, but it seems to get more popular every year. I suspect that the ability to share hilarious photos of your elf's exploits on social media once you introduce them to your children is one driving factor in that. Whether you have kids or not, it's hard not to be amused by the many ways parents set up their elves every night in sweet and silly situations.
Kourtney Kardashian Calls Out Commenter Who Knocked Her Parenting
Jon Kopaloff/Getty Kourtney Kardashian had words for a troll who questioned her parenting Haters gonna hate — even on a mom enjoying a beach vacation with her kids. When Kourtney Kardashian posted pics on Instagram from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with daughter Penelope and son Reign, trolls couldn’t just let them enjoy it. Some turned it into a criticism of Kourt’s parenting — but the mama of three wasn’t about to let them go unchecked.
Barbie Feels The Need For Speed With New 'Top Gun' Doll
Mattel Barbie gets the Top Gun treatment ahead of the 2022 sequel Barbie’s had a lot of careers over the years — but her next one has her feeling the need for speed. Ahead of the upcoming sequel Top Gun: Maverick, Barbie is headed to flight school. The follow up to the Tom Cruise 80s blockbuster Top Gun, the 2022 movie features a female pilot named Phoenix that the Barbie is modeled after.
Meghan Markle Shares Archie's Adorable Reaction To Her New Children's Book
EllenTube Archie spotted some familiar faces in mama Meghan Markle’s book Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s son Archie is his author mama’s biggest fan. The Duchess dropped a new children’s picture book over the summer called The Bench, and she revealed on Ellen that the toddler loves seeing his family captured in its pages. The book was born out of a poem Markle wrote her royal hubby in celebration of his sweet bond with their son, per People.
One Dose Of COVID Vax Can Give Kids Huge Protection Ahead Of Holidays
skynesher/Getty With the holidays coming up, experts are urging parents to start vaccinating their kids ASAP For families across the country, this holiday season might be the first one in a couple of years where people actually get together to celebrate in person, thanks to the widespread rollout of the COVID vaccine. Adults have been getting immunized for nearly a year, but kids between the ages of 5 and 11 only started getting vaccinated earlier this month.
Britney Spears Wears 'Free Britney' Shirt Ahead Of Conservatorship Hearing
Sam Asghari/Instagram Britney Spears’s conservatorship could be on the brink of ending after more than a decade The legal fight over Britney Spears’ conservatorship is due back in court today, and there’s no secret what the pop icon is hoping for. The singer and her fiancé Sam Asghari rocked matching “Free Britney” t-shirts in a short clip posted to his Instgram the night before the long-awaited hearing. Spears might actually get her wish this time.
Twitter Roasts Jake Gyllenhaal After 'Red (Taylor's Version)' Spills *All* The Tea
Robert Smith/Kevin Kane/Getty Red (Taylor’s Version) sets the internet aflame — and might have Jake Gyllenhaal running for cover A viral Tweet once sagely asserted that “each day on Twitter there is one main character, and the goal is to never be it.” Well today, Jake Gyllenhaal is that main character — and he might want to log off for the weekend. The actor immediately began trending after Taylor Swift dropped the highly anticipated re-record of her chart-topping album Red.
Lower-Income Parents Are Having A Harder Time Getting Their Kids Vaxed
Cavan Images/Getty Lower-income families are facing barriers to vaccine access for their kids In the very first week the Pfizer Covid vaccine became available to kids between the ages of 5 and 11, almost a million of them began receiving doses and hundreds of thousands more are signed up for the coming days. But one group might be getting left behind. Two new surveys are showing that lower-income families face unique challenges when it comes to getting the vaccine to their kids.
Covid Vaccine Boosters Could Be Available To Everyone By Thanksgiving
Milan Markovic/Getty You might need another Covid shot to stay protected from the virus and good thing because they’re likely coming soon If you’ve already gotten two doses of the Covid vaccine, a third might be just around the corner. Pfizer asked the FDA this week to authorize booster shots for all Americans over the age of 18. If granted, boosters could be available to any adult by Thanksgiving. Right now, boosters are only available to adults who fall into certain categories.
Matthew McConaughey Wants 'More Information' Before Vaccinating His Kids
Gary Miller/Getty Matthew McConaughey isn’t ready to vaccinate his kids but the Surgeon General doesn’t think that’s alright alright alright Actor and potential Texas gubernatorial candidate Matthew McConaughey isn’t rushing to sign his three kids up for the COVID vaccine. Despite being vaccinated himself — and living with his 90-year-old immune comprised mother — McConaughey says he’s taking the wait and see approach when it comes to his children.
Almost A Million 5-11 Year Olds Have Gotten The Covid Vaccine
JEFF KOWALSKY/Getty The vaccine rollout for 5 to 11 year olds is off to a brisk start A week after Pfizer’s COVID vaccine was granted emergency use authorization for 5 to 11 year olds — more than 900,000 of them have already gotten their first dose. It’s a positive start to the vaccine rollout in an age group that’s seen a high percentage of infections ever since kids returned to classrooms at the start of the school year.
Texas Governor Accuses LGBTQ Books Of Containing 'Pornography' In School Library Fight
LM Otero/AP/Shutterstock You’re not going to believe this, but a Texas politician said something bonkers Texas Governor Greg Abbott is ̶b̶a̶c̶k̶ ̶o̶n̶ ̶h̶i̶s̶ ̶b̶u̶l̶l̶s̶h̶i̶t̶ joining the crusade against controversial books in Texas schools. With two lawmakers recently challenging around 850 titles, many of them featuring LGBTQ content, Abbott hopped on the bandwagon and sent a letter to the Texas Association of School Boards expressing his concern over what kids are reading.
Emily Ratajkowski Explains 'Relief' At Having A Son
Andrew H. Walker/Shutterstock The model and new mom gets candid about gender and sexualization Model Emily Ratajkowski is opening up about the mixed emotions she felt when she first learned she was pregnant with a baby boy. Emrata welcomed a son last year, but the new mama says finding out her baby’s sex was an unexpectedly emotional journey — and probably not for the reason you think.
'Saved By The Bell' Season 2 Trailer Is Giving Us Major 90s Nostalgia
Casey Durkin/Peacock Jessie and Slater are possibly back together and our 90s hearts can barely handle it Get ready to go back to Bayside! Season two of the Saved by the Bell reboot is almost here, and a new trailer is giving fan a look at what’s to come. There’s drama, there’s romance (Jessie and Slater? JESSIE AND SLATER??), there’s Kelly Kapowski in a cheerleading outfit — what more could you want?
Council Post: Concerned About The Great Reshuffling? New Perks Aren’t The Answer
Kristina Johnson is Okta’s Chief People Officer, leading the organization’s global People function. getty With record numbers of employees considering quitting their jobs and joining the ranks of the millions who already did so this last year, business leaders are questioning how they can avoid “Great Reshuffling” within their organizations. And it’s for good reason: With worker confidence high in this hot employees’ market, talent retention must be a priority.
Kourtney And Travis' PDA Makes Kris Jenner Want To Hide In A Closet
Stephen Lovekin /Broadimage/Shutterstock Tell us how you really feel, Kris Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard by now that Kourtney Kardashian and rocker Travis Barker are in love. Very, very much in love. Like, matching tattoos, ass-squeezing and tongue-kissing in public type of in love. The couple recently got engaged, and no one is happier for them than Kourtney’s mom Kris Jenner — but even she could use a little break from the constant PDA.
1 In 5 Americans Would Rather Give Up Sex Than Ever Do Dishes Again
Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock Americans really hate doing dishes In an excellent “Would You Rather…?” type of question, a recent survey asked Americans to choose between no sex for a year, or no more dishes for the rest of time.
Facebook Is Officially Changing Its Company Name To Meta
Facebook Facebook is going Meta with its new corporate name change It’s official. The name change that’s been whispered about for weeks is happening. The company behind Facebook will now be named Meta as part of a corporate rebrand aimed at de-emphasizing social media and shifting focus toward augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Facebook’s founder and CEO Mark Zuckberg made the announcement at the company’s Facebook Connect summit.
Lori Loughlin Paid Off College Tuition For Two Students
Steven Senne/AP/Shutterstock Ahead of her return to TV next month, Lori Loughlin reportedly made a massive gift to two college students Lori Loughlin may be looking to buy some good will — literally. The Full House actress has reportedly paid off college tuitions for two unidentified students, following the 2019 college admissions scandal that sent her to prison for two months.
CA Teacher On Leave After Video Of Her Mocking Native Americans Goes Viral
Akalei Brown/Instagram A California teacher’s bonkers decision to mock Native American culture in a math lesson earned her a suspension If you ever took a trigonometry class back in high school, hearing the pneumonic device “SOHCAHTOA” might jog a memory in the cobwebby corners of your brain. You might recall that it has something to do with sin and tan and hypotenuse, and you’d be right.
Hang Out In Adele's Gorgeous LA Home By Watching Vogue's '73 Questions'
Vogue/Youtube Adele teases fans with hints about her upcoming album, and reveals whether she’s Team William or Harry After blessing fans with “Easy on Me,” her first new single in years, Adele is gearing up to drop her fourth album next month. Ahead of its release the British singer is on a publicity tear, most recently sitting for Vogue‘s “73 Questions.” Except everything Adele does is big — so this time around, it was actually 95 Questions. Gotta love bonus content.
Ihr möchtet, dass euer Kleinkind Selbstständigkeit lernt? Auf diesen Insta-Accounts findet ihr Tipps, die von Montessori inspiriert sind
Home Leben Erziehung Ihr möchtet, dass euer Kleinkind Selbstständigkeit lernt? Auf diesen Insta-Accounts findet ihr Tipps, die von Montessori inspiriert sind „Hilf mir, es selbst zu tun“ – so lautet der Grundgedanke der Montessori-Pädagogik. Kinder sollen so erzogen werden, dass sie sich als Baumeister ihrer selbst verstehen. Sie sollen lernen, sich Fähigkeiten selbstständig anzueignen. Und wenn sie Hilfe brauchen, können sie danach fragen.
Netflix Drops Trailer For 'The Princess Switch 3' And Yes, Please
Mark Mainz/NETFLIX Get ready to spend another holiday season in Montenaro! Good things come in threes — at least according to Netflix. The Princess Switch 3: Romancing The Star is coming, and a new trailer out today will have fans counting down the days until the holiday hit is ready to stream.
Simone Biles Says She's Still Scared To Do Gymnastics In Emotional Interview
TODAY/Youtube “I don’t think people understand the magnitude of what I go through,” Biles said in an emotional interview Going into the Tokyo Olympics this summer, all eyes were on Simone Biles. Already anointed “the GOAT” by legions of fans, the gymnast had a shot to bag several more gold medals — until she stunned the world by announcing she was pulling out of several events to focus on her mental health.
Roblox Is Beloved By Kids, But There's Explicit Content Inside The Game
Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty What parents need to know about condo games on Roblox Roblox has tens of millions of users around the world — and some of them spend their time creating NSFW content that kids could easily stumble upon. One teen player spoke to the TODAY show recently about the problem of “condo games” — also known as “scented games”. These anything-goes corners of the game are officially against the rules — but that doesn’t stop them from popping up.
Fatherly's New Book Is Here To Made Dad Life Easier
Fatherly The editors of Fatherly couldn’t find a great book about being a dad — so they put together their own So much of the parenting space is focused on moms — from websites to blogs to books — but dads need advice, help, support, and community, too. The dad-focused website Fatherly has a new book out aimed at providing all of those things and more to dads, offering expert guidance for every step along the journey of becoming a father.
Jamie Spears' Sister Calls His Treatment Of Britney 'Barbaric'
Good Morning Britain/Twitter Britney’s aunt blasted her dad in an scathing interview with Good Morning Britain Jamie Spears’s sister is slamming his treatment of Britney Spears as the pop star fights for the removal of the conservatorship she’s been under for more than a decade. Leigh Ann Spears Wrather spoke out about the situation on Good Morning Britain, and she had nothing but harsh words for her brother. “He’s barbaric. I mean, who gets to do that to someone? She was just manipulated and used.
Zelda Williams Asks Fans To Stop Sending Her That Viral Impression Of Her Dad
Michael Tran/FilmMagic/Getty Zelda Williams has seen that video — so please stop sending it to her The late Robin Williams has been trending for the past couple days on the heels of a mega viral video featuring an uncanny impersonation. Actor Jamie Costa posted a “screen test” video to YouTube on Monday in which he portrays the comedian in the era of Mork and Mindy. Everything about the video is striking — Costa’s face, voice, and mannerisms are all so incredibly like Williams.
2 Out Of 3 Parents Plan To Vaccinate Their Kids Ages 5-11 Against COVID
Drazen Zigic/Getty A new survey finds strong interest in the COVID vaccine for 5 to 11 year olds With the COVID vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 likely just a few weeks away, a new survey shows the majority of parents are interested in getting their kids vaxxed. The Covid-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project teamed up with the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) to poll more than 1,000 parents about their vaccine plans, finding that about two thirds were eager to sign up for the shots.
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