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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

Knee Injuries and Arthritis: What You Need to Know

Knee injuries can be a real pain. Literally. They can lead to arthritis, which is a big deal. This is especially true when multiple ligaments in the knee are injured. These injuries are known as multiligamentous knee injuries (MLKIs). The knee is a complex joint. It has several ligaments that

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

Getting Ready for Knee Surgery: The Smart Way

Preparing for knee surgery is a big deal. It is not just about the surgery itself. It is also about what happens before and after. One key part of this preparation is something called prehabilitation. This is a fancy word for getting your body ready for surgery. It is like training for a big race. Y

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

Saving Lives in War Zones: A Guide to Better Data

In war-torn areas, quick and effective medical care can mean the difference between life and death. In places where resources are scarce, collecting good data on injuries and treatments is a big challenge. This is especially true in low-resource conflict settings (LRCS). These are areas where med

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

Claudin 18. 2: A New Hope for Biliary Tract Cancer Treatment

Biliary tract cancers are a group of rare but aggressive tumors. They affect the bile ducts, which are essential for digestion. These cancers are tough to spot early and even tougher to treat. However, recent research has shed light on a potential game-changer: Claudin 18. 2. This protein, Claudin

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

Early Detection: How Newborn Screening is Changing the Game for SMA

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder. It affects the nerves that control muscles. This can lead to weakness and even death. But there is hope. Early treatment makes a big difference. Newborn screening (NBS) is a key player in this fight. It helps spot SMA early. This allows for quick

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

Why Kids with JIA Keep Changing Their Meds

JIA, or juvenile idiopathic arthritis, is a condition that affects many children. It's a type of arthritis that can cause joint pain and swelling. To manage this condition, doctors often prescribe medications known as biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs. These medications are designed to help con

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

The Impact of CAR-T Therapy on DLBCL Survival Rates

DLBCL is a type of blood cancer that can be tough to treat. It stands for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The introduction of CAR-T therapy has been a game-changer for patients with relapsed or refractory DLBCL. CAR-T therapy is a type of treatment that uses a patient's own immune cells to fight ca

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

A New Mission After Beating Cancer

A man has taken on a new challenge after overcoming a serious health battle. Tore McCarthy is now part of an elite team. He is ready to tackle some of the toughest jobs in the Port Authority's airports, tunnels, and bridges. McCarthy has always wanted to be part of this special unit. His dream came

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

Cancer Trends: Good News and Bad News for Women

Cancer death rates in the US have been falling since 2001. This is great news. But there's a twist. While men have seen a drop in cancer diagnoses until 2013, women have seen a steady increase since 2003. This trend took a pause in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which disrupted medical care and

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Apr 25 2025HEALTH

A New Approach to HIV Care in Mumbai

In Mumbai, a significant challenge persists in managing HIV at advanced stages. The World Health Organization (WHO) has a specific plan, known as the advanced disease management (ADM) package. This plan is designed to lower the number of people suffering and dying from advanced HIV disease (AHD). AH

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