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Empathy in Dental Care: Students and HIV+ Patient

Dental Students and HIV: Bridging the Gap in Care

Explore how dental students in Colombia view treating HIV+ patients, revealing the crucial need for enhanced training to dispel fears and foster positive attitudes in dental care.

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Decoding Heart Failure: How Atrial Fibrillation and NT-proBNP Levels Impact Diagnosis

Understand how atrial fibrillation affects NT-proBNP levels in patients with acute heart failure, influencing diagnostic accuracy and requiring tailored approaches for effective diagnosis and treatment.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Vision: How ARL13B Protects Your Eyes

Discover how ARL13B, a key protein linked to Joubert Syndrome, is essential for the development and maintenance of photoreceptors, the light-sensing cells in your eyes. Learn how its dysfunction can lead to vision loss and what this means for future treatments.

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Decoding Inflammation: How IL-17 and Uric Acid Impact Your Heart Health

Explore the critical roles of IL-17 and uric acid in the development of heart disease. Learn how managing these factors can protect your cardiovascular health.

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Graft-Less Sinus Floor Augmentation: Is It the Future of Dental Implants?

Explore the innovative techniques and promising outcomes of a new implant design in graft-less sinus floor augmentation. Learn how this approach offers a less invasive alternative for patients needing dental implants despite significant bone loss.

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Navigating Neurology Residency: A 2017 Snapshot of Training, Debt, and Future Plans

A 2017 survey of US neurology residents sheds light on pressing issues like educational debt, fellowship choices, and preparedness for practice, offering valuable insights for future improvements in neurology training programs.

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Flawless Photos: How Motion Correction Revolutionizes Skin Imaging

Researchers have developed a motion correction algorithm for optoacoustic mesoscopy (RSOM) that significantly improves image quality by compensating for movement during scanning. This breakthrough promises enhanced diagnostics and monitoring of skin conditions.

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Can a Little Alcohol Really Help After a Brain Injury? New Research Explores the Surprising Link

New research investigates how moderate alcohol intake (ethanol) might offer unexpected benefits in traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery, by influencing the brain's inflammatory response. But does this "protective" effect hold true for everyone?

Labyrinth of pills representing mental health challenges for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Unnecessary Antipsychotics? Rethinking Mental Health Care for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

A recent study has uncovered a concerning trend: antipsychotic medications are frequently prescribed to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, even without a clear psychiatric diagnosis. This raises urgent questions about appropriate prescribing and the need for better mental health support.

Surreal illustration of a Bactrian camel scientist with esophageal silhouette.

Camel Milk: The Unexpected Weapon Against Esophageal Cancer?

Could the answer to combating esophageal cancer be found in an unexpected source? Discover how a special component of camel milk, TR35, is showing promise in fighting this deadly disease.

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