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How a smart electric grid will power our future

Posted: 25 Jan 2022 12:10 PM PST

A novel plan that offers partnership in keeping the United States electric grid stable and reliable could be a win-win for consumers and utility operators.

Access to vital health services fell during COVID, particularly for poorer Americans

Posted: 24 Jan 2022 04:49 PM PST

Some of the most socioeconomically disadvantaged patients -- those with Medicaid or Medicare-Medicaid dual eligibility insurance -- were far less likely than those with other insurance plans to return to using outpatient services at rates approaching normal, pre-pandemic levels.

Gender disparities may be widening for physicians due to COVID-19

Posted: 24 Jan 2022 04:49 PM PST

Analysis of top-ranked primary care journal before and during pandemic found pandemic disproportionately affected women. Publications are 'hallmarks of tenure decisions' and boost promotions and raises. Burnout, childcare and eldercare responsibilities may be impacting publication rates.

Undiagnosed autistic traits common among youths with substance use disorders, study finds

Posted: 24 Jan 2022 12:10 PM PST

An estimated 20 percent of teens and young adults who seek treatment for addiction may have previously unrecognized social impairment characteristics of an autism spectrum disorder, a new study finds.

Forest emissions scheme makes 'tiny' contribution to Indonesia’s Paris targets

Posted: 24 Jan 2022 12:10 PM PST

More than 70 million tons of carbon were prevented from being released into the atmosphere under a deforestation emissions reduction scheme in Indonesia -- but researchers point out this is only 3 per cent of the total required by Indonesia's Nationally Defined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.