5G takes center stage at MWC with high hopes and timelines
Barcolona's Mobile World Congress showcases 5G as the next wave. Industry leaders project widespread adoption by the late decade, with trials in 2019 and broad rollouts by 2022 to 2025. Analysts cite speeds of 1 Gbps and latency under 10 ms, enabling smart cities, remote surgery, and connected devices.
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Trump faces HBCU trust test amid skepticism on campus
On campus, President Trump and Vice President Pence met HBCU leaders but many students and groups like Howard University’s Concerned Student 1867 doubt the administration’s support. The Obama era’s funding disputes linger, and Howard’s students reject inviting officials seen as insincere. Ryan Brooks reports from Winthrop University.
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Dentistry gaps in Medicare hurt elderly patients in need
Carolyn Thompson, an 81 year old retiree in Fair Haven, cannot afford dentures Medicare won’t cover. The Johns Hopkins Health Affairs study notes 1 in 5 people aged 65 plus have untreated tooth decay and only 12 percent have dental insurance. Less than half of seniors see a dentist annually due to cost.
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Santa Fe Group Eyes Medicare Dental Benefit for Elderly
Dr Claude Earl Fox leads a Santa Fe Group effort to push a Medicare dental benefit arguing oral health prevents costly diseases like diabetes and pneumonia. Johns Hopkins study estimates annual cost between 4.4 and 16.2 billion dollars. Sponsors include Colgate Palmolive DentaQuest and Henry Schein.
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