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UK Biobank enables medical research worldwide through vast database powered by AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

From 2006–2010, UK Biobank recruited 500,000 UK citizens between the ages of 40 and 69 to supply biological samples (blood, urine, and saliva) and information about their lifestyle regularly on an ongoing basis. UK Biobank is the world’s most comprehensive source of health data used for research.

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Healthcare Modernization Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Government Technology Insider

Healthcare modernization requires a unique approach for each agency, but most agencies within the HHS umbrella face similar challenges as they strive to improve user experience (UX) and increase access to healthcare while ensuring the security and integrity of information. Keeping this information secure is a top priority.

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Implications and Geography of Office to Housing Conversions

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

That same approach can be used to ensure that allowing more office buildings to convert to residential homes does not waste the once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure affordable housing in some of the city’s best-resourced, but least diverse, neighborhoods.”

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Improving the food system related host/ess gifts for Thanksgiving

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Previous year's entries discussed issues like "Native Americans and the Pilgrims," takings of land, etc. (" Happy Thanksgiving: Stay Home! ") and food security (" Happy Thanksgiving "). Pandemic: Cooking at home. The pandemic shifted how we eat at least for a time. Inflation along with rising wage rates have also affected restaurants.