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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Young Athletes and Shoulder Surgery: What You Need to Know

Shoulder surgery in young athletes is a big deal. It's not just about fixing a problem; it's about getting them back in the game safely. This review looked at four studies involving 77 young patients who had surgery for shoulder instability. Most of these kids were boys, aged between 12 and 15. 9 ye

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Feb 14 2025SPORTS

How Military Training Affects Soldiers' Physical Performance

Military personnel often face grueling training to get ready for real-life combat situations. These exercises mimic the intense physical demands of battle. It's crucial to figure out how these training sessions affect soldiers' physical abilities. This helps in planning better training methods. If s

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Gaming: Fun, But Be Careful!

Gaming has evolved from simple games like Pong to complex video games and augmented reality experiences. This evolution has brought a new set of physical and mental challenges. Let's explore what happens to your body when you spend too much time gaming. First, consider the upper body. Arms, shoulde

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Syphilis Testing: Are We Missing the Mark?

Doctors have been using nontreponemal tests (NTT) to detect and monitor syphilis for a long time. These tests are supposed to help screen for the disease, confirm diagnoses, and track treatment progress. However, recent discussions among medical professionals have sparked concern. Sometimes, the res

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Cervical Cancer: A Battle with Symptoms and Self-Care

Cervical cancer is a tough battle that many women face. One of the common treatments for this type of cancer is concurrent chemoradiotherapy. This treatment combines chemotherapy and radiation therapy at the same time. It can be a challenging experience for patients. Many women face a variety of sym

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

When Disaster Strikes: The Unyielding Health Heroes of the Eastern Mediterranean

The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) has been a hotspot for trouble for over ten years. Nearly half of its 22 countries and territories have been in chaos due to political conflicts, increasing violence, and natural disasters. These events have torn apart communities, sparked disease outbreaks, an

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Feb 14 2025SCIENCE

Pictures Tell Stories: Using Images in Toxicology

Imagine looking at a tiny cell under a microscope and seeing its insides. This is what scientists do in labs to study how things work. They use special cameras to take pictures of cells and see how they change. This is called imaging. It's like taking a selfie, but for cells. These pictures help sci

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer: The Lymphocyte Link

Breast cancer is a scary diagnosis, but there are many ways to fight it. One type is ERBB2-positive breast cancer, which used to be called HER2-positive. Doctors have been looking for ways to make treatment easier for patients with this type of cancer. They want to find markers in the body that can

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Brain Zapping: The Safe Way to Map the Mind

The American Clinical Neurophysiology Society has laid out some serious guidelines for a procedure called electrical stimulation mapping (ESM). This isn't your average brain surgery. It's a method used to map out the brain's functions and trigger seizures in a controlled way. The society has come up

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Minnesota Senate Seat Shake-Up: Smith Steps Down, New Faces Emerge

Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota has decided not to run for re-election. This news has sparked a flurry of activity among potential candidates from both major political parties. The Democratic Party is facing a tough challenge in trying to regain control of the Senate, where Republicans currently hol

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