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New method noninvasively measures Achilles tendon structure and function in professional dancers
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research uses a noninvasive, nonradioactive imaging-based method to measure the structure and function of the Achilles tendon in professional ballet dancers. The method could potentially be developed to help prevent injuries and improve rehabilitation efforts in athletes, as well as in the general public. The study involved what is…
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Can strawberries help prevent diabetes? New trial shows promising results in prediabetic adults
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Researchers found that daily freeze-dried strawberry intake enhanced antioxidant biomarkers, lowered inflammation, and improved fasting glucose, suggesting a delicious way to support metabolic health and prevent diabetes progression. Study: Dietary Strawberries Improve Serum Antioxidant Profiles in…
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Medsafe investigating Estradot brand of oestrogen patches
File photo. Photo: Garo Phanie / AFP Medsafe is investigating a brand of oestrogen patches, after receiving multiple reports from users who say they are experiencing a lack of adhesion and efficacy. An Estradot user, Crystal, noticed her menopause symptoms returning, which she did not think much of until reports of similar experiences in an online support group. She told…
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North Lake Charles will soon have access to new health services facility
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – Southwest Louisiana Health Services will soon have a new permanent facility to serve its patients. After the 2020 hurricanes damaged the old building, they had to improvise. “We had to make exam rooms out of the call center and out of the break room. We had to have staff working at a lot of the…
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First league table of antidepressant side effects
It is too simplistic to say there are good and bad antidepressants, the researchers say. Even though amitriptyline increases weight, heart rate and blood pressure it also helps with pain and struggling to sleep. Overall, the most prescribed class of antidepressants – SSRIs such as paroxetine, citalopram, escitalopram and sertraline – tended to have fewer physical side effects. Fluoxetine –…
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Physio at 3 months old—or even earlier—can really help babies with cerebral palsy
Credit: freestocks.org/Pexels Physiotherapy isn’t just for adults recovering from injuries. Physiotherapists can help babies and children, too—including babies with, or at high risk of, cerebral palsy. Research has shown physiotherapy improves their physical and cognitive outcomes. Cerebral palsy is complex Cerebral palsy is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. It can affect the way you move and function. It is caused by…
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Strong grip strength lowers risk of organ dysfunction in obesity
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: People with obesity who also have high muscle mass may be less likely to have obesity-related organ damage. This observation was described in the study “Handgrip Strength and Trajectories of Preclinical Obesity Progression: A Multistate Model…
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FDA slows down on drug reviews, approvals amid Trump admin chaos
Amid the chaos of the Trump administration’s haphazard job cuts and a mass exodus of leadership, the Food and Drug Administration is experiencing a slowdown of drug reviews and approvals, according to an analysis reported by Stat News. An assessment of metrics by RBC Capital Markets analysts found that FDA drug approvals dropped 14 percentage points in the third quarter…
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Ministry issues warning over contaminated cough syrups linked to child deaths – Trinidad Express Newspapers
Ministry issues warning over contaminated cough syrups linked to child deaths Trinidad Express Newspapers WHO says India has much to do on toxic cough syrup despite some progress Reuters Opinion | Death by medicine kathmandupost.com TN forms special teams to monitor drug firms after infant deaths: Minister Subramanian ThePrint MP Court Remands Sresen Pharma Owner After Contaminated Coldrif Syrup Kills Children Outlook India Source link
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Raising the Bar in Healthcare Leadership Training
“Clinical leadership training is vital to launching the next generation of our health care workforce,” says Raquel Manley, DMD, faculty and alum of the Urban Service Track/AHEC Scholars (UST/AS) Program, located on the UConn Health campus in Farmington. “Effective health care is based upon clear communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork for the health and well-being of our patients and community…
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