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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Hip Impingement Surgery: What Matters?

Hip impingement syndrome (FAIS) is commonly treated with arthroscopic surgery, where doctors remove bone bumps and repair the hip's soft tissue. Different doctors have different ways of doing this, using various tools and methods. They also have distinct ways to help patients recover after surgery.

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Giving Cancer a Gold Touch: New Approaches in Treatment

Hey there, did you know that gold isn't just shiny and valuable? Scientists are now using it to fight cancer. Sounds fancy, right? One big challenge they face is that our body has ways to detoxify gold-based drugs, making them less effective. Imagine a sneaky thief trying to steal the gold you're us

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Brain and Neck Blood Vessel Fixes: Which Work Better?

Craniocervical junction dural arteriovenous fistulas (CCJ-DAVFs) are tricky blood vessel issues that can be tough to detect and cure. A recent study looked into two common treatments: surgery and a procedure called endovascular therapy. They wanted to see which one worked better. To do this, they ga

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

How Patients with Shoulder Pain Choose Treatments

Shoulder pain can be a real bummer. One common type is subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS). There are lots of treatments out there, but they all have small to moderate effects. This means it can be tough for patients and healthcare providers to pick the best one. A recent study wanted to find out what

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Heart Health in Aging: Old Drugs, New Hope

Heart disease isn’t just an old-age issue. Middle-aged folks are at risk too, thanks to factors like extra weight, lack of exercise, and stress. As we hit 65, our bodies change, and we’ve been exposed to risks for longer, making heart trouble more likely. Doctors are exploring drugs originally desig

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Insulin Resensitization: A Cost-Saving Approach for Diabetic Kidney Patients

Imagine you're managing diabetes and also dealing with chronic kidney disease. That's a double whammy! But what if there was a treatment that could help manage both conditions and save you some cash? That's where physiologic insulin resensitization (PIR) comes in. PIR is like a smart trick to make y

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Boosting Kidney Health: The Promise of Nicotinamide Riboside and CoQ10

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a sneaky condition that quietly damages your kidneys over time. Mitochondria, the tiny energy factories in our cells, can go haywire in CKD, leading to oxidative stress and inflammation. Some researchers thought, "What if we can fix these factories? " So, they tested

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Liraglutide and Semaglutide: How Safe Are They for Kidney Transplant Patients?

When you're a kidney transplant recipient, choosing the right medication is crucial. Two drugs, Liraglutide and Semaglutide, are often recommended for managing certain conditions. But how safe are they for people with transplanted kidneys? Let's dive in and find out. First, let's talk about what th

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Kids' Abuse: A Closer Look at Lifelong Health Impacts

Have you ever heard about how kids who go through tough times can have lifelong health problems? Well, let's dive into this. Researchers have been curious about how childhood abuse links to adult health. Most studies only count how many bad things happened, not what exactly happened. This is where t

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Digital Medicine: A New Player in Europe's Healthcare

Digital therapeutics, or DTx, is a hot topic in the scientific world, drawing attention from all over. This review dives into what DTx is and how it can help treat various diseases, comparing it to traditional drug treatments. It also looks at the good and bad parts of the current European laws on D

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