A longitudinal study found that peer rejection is a strong predictor of reduced academic engagement and achievement in children. Children who experience rejection are more likely to avoid school and exhibit decreased classroom participation.
A new open-source software tool successfully removed over 98% of unique identifiers from pathology reports, including name, address, and social security numbers. The developers found that hospital-specific customization may be necessary to achieve optimal performance.
Researchers have identified two genes, Factor H and Factor B, that explain nearly three out of four AMD cases. The study suggests a specific immune response pathway plays a central role in the disease's development.