Volumetric Comparison of Overall Brain and Neuropil Size Between Social and Non‐social Spiders: Exploring the Social Brain Hypothesis Brain size may be influenced by the cognitive demands of sociality (social brain hypothesis). We used microCT to compare CNS and brain volumes in social versus solitary huntsman and crab spiders. Soc...

Ever wondered whether the social brain hypothesis applies to the social spiders? Turns out, that it may in at least two of the social spider lineages! Find out more here:

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My new book, Chikitsay Jogajog: Astha, Jotno o Arogya (Communication in Healthcare: Trust, Care, and Healing), has just been published.
It explores how trust, empathy, and effective communication strategies shape interactions between patients and healthcare providers.

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Nurturing Food Justice: Expansive and Intersectional Visions How diverse communities are finding new ways to grow food, build movements, and challenge institutions to create more just and sustainable food futures.Ami

Delighted to have contributed a chapter about legalizing street food vending to this wonderful collection achieving on food justice from @mitpress.bsky.social

Open access:
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My dear friends, mentors, guides, colleagues, students from around the world,
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"May the light of Christmas fill your heart with peace, your home with joy, and your life with divine blessings. Merry Christmas!" 🎄🙏

Innovation vs. Access? The Legal, Ethical, and Economic Dimensions of U.S. Drug Pricing | Silicon Flatirons Additionally, this event will examine recent efforts to reduce drug spending in the US, such as the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program and state prescription drug affordability boards, and how these initiatives may impact drug affordability, access, and the innovation ecosystem.

High drug prices. Innovation. Ethics.
Join us in Denver for a CLE + networking event featuring Mike DiStafano and other experts.
📅 Jan 15 4:00 MT| 📍 Davis Graham + Livestream
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‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment Answering personal questions at the doctor’s office can help researchers recognize health problems and find effective interventions.

‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment theconversation.com/are-you-marr...

Who is impacted by Medicaid cuts? Kate Walsh explains YouTube video by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

In a recent Harvard Chan Studio discussion, former Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh explained how upcoming Medicaid cuts could affect people in the state. She cautioned that cuts could undermine Massachusetts’ long-standing commitment to near-universal health coverage.

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Do religion and spirituality shape medicine? Join the inaugural Cultural Influences on Bioethics & Health event w Farr Curlin, MD, and Ronit Stahl, PhD. Moderated by Kristen Furfari, MD. ucdenver.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #CUAnschutz @mattwynia
📅 Wed, Dec 10 | 🕐 1–2 PM MT | Virtual

How are GPs using AI? Insights from the front line While a number of governments have sought to improve access to general practice, or the working lives of GPs, via a mix of technological, administrative and staffing interventions, the idea that Artif...

How are GPs using AI? Insights from the front line | Nuffield Trust www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/research/how...