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    AI Can Outperform Doctors When Detecting Breast Cancer

    Vox Jan 5, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Although a new Google algorithm has been able to outperform doctors when identifying breast cancer in x-rays, Vox reporter Sigal Samuel explains why this technology won’t be…

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    Families of Kids With Autism Face High Emotional Stress

    Futurity Jan 3, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A recent study revealed the high levels of emotional burnout and stress among families who have children with autism.  • What can caregivers and the medical…

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    Minority and First-generation Students Feel Better Attending Community Colleges

    Education Dive Jan 3, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A report indicates that minority and first-generation students feel more of a sense of belonging at two-year colleges, and further explains the underlying reasons.  • What…

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    Myth-Busting Ads Cut High-Risk College Student Drinking

    Futurity Jan 3, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new study, a university-wide social norms marketing campaign reduced high-risk drinking and adverse outcomes of drinking among college students at Michigan State University. • How…

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    The Threat of Lead in Urban Communities

    CityLab Jan 3, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Andrew Zaleski highlights the prevalence of lead in urban communities and the safety risks for humans that ingest lead in any quantity.  • How can funders work…

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    Fighting More Likely for Teen Boys Who Witness Gender Violence

    Futurity Jan 2, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A recent study highlighted by Futurity finds that teenagers with more equitable gender attitudes have lower odds of reporting and taking part in violent behaviors. • How…

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    Automation Makes it Possible for Cities to Go Green

    Smart Cities Dive Jan 2, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Srini Murali reports how technology and automation are helping cities embrace their role in the fight against climate change.  • How can philanthropy help ease the transition to…

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    How Understanding Trauma Can Help Students Achieve

    Urban Institute Jan 2, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Katrina Ballard at Urban Institute discusses how violent actions taken generations ago can still have an impact on families today, and how understanding these traumas can help…

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    Funeral Costs Are Soaring — Here’s How States Can Help

    In Defense of Liberty Blog Jan 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the In Defense of Liberty Blog, Trevor Bratton takes a look at how states can help those in need with the rapidly rising costs of…

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    Simple Method to Protect Babies in the NICU

    Futurity Jan 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Futurity touches on a relatively simple way to help parent reduce the chances of exposing their babies in the NICU to Staphylococcus aureus. · How can donors…

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    Pakistan’s Imran Khan’s Support for the Transgender Population

    Al Jazeera Media Network Jan 1, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Al Jazeera Media Network, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan is adamant about protecting the transgender population of the country and is launching a new healthcare…

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    How Parents’ Arguments Affect Child Development

    BBC

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Gordon Harold explains how parents’ behavior, especially arguing, can have a significant impact on a child’s trajectory and mental health.  • How can funders help parents access the…

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