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Decoding Neck Pain: How a Modified JOA Scale Offers New Hope for Brazilians

Neck pain affects millions, but culturally relevant measurement tools are crucial for effective treatment. Learn about the modified Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) scale adapted for Brazil, offering new insights and better care for patients.

Interwoven heart muscle cells (cardiomyocytes) and supporting cells (fibroblasts).

Decoding Heart Health: How Fibroblasts and Cardiomyocytes Team Up (and Clash) in Engineered Tissue

Discover how fibroblasts and cardiomyocytes interact during the formation of engineered heart muscle. Learn about their roles in tissue stiffening and the potential for new heart treatments.

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New Hope for Superbug Treatment: Pyridine Compounds Show Promise

Scientists have successfully synthesized novel pyridine-based compounds that exhibit strong antimicrobial activity, potentially offering a new strategy to combat drug-resistant bacteria and fungal infections.

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Living Well with Myasthenia Gravis: Adapting Quality of Life Assessments for Brazilians

Discover how a translated and culturally adapted questionnaire is helping Brazilian patients with myasthenia gravis improve their quality of life. Learn about the challenges, adaptations, and promising results of this vital research.

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Jejunal Scarf: A Novel Surgical Hack Protecting Pancreaticojejunostomy

Learn about the innovative 'jejunal scarf-covering method,' designed to prevent pancreatic fistula following pancreaticoduodenectomy, particularly beneficial for patients undergoing total gastrectomy.

A mother's protective shield against newborn hypoxia.

Mom's Protection: How Maternal Health Can Shield Newborns from Hypoxia

Explore how maternal health interventions can significantly reduce the impact of oxygen deprivation on newborn infants, offering a promising strategy for preventing severe complications.

Interconnected pathways of healthcare utilization.

Unlocking Better Health: How Understanding Healthcare Utilization Can Improve Your Well-being

Dive into the latest healthcare research to uncover the surprising impacts of depression on IBS, the realities of Hepatitis C treatment in China, and the economic burdens of IBD. Learn how these insights can lead to better healthcare strategies and improved patient outcomes.

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Leg Swelling Relief: How a New Combo Therapy Conquered a Severe Blood Clot

Discover the innovative approach of combining catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) with a factor Xa inhibitor to treat a severe case of inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis, offering insights into managing and preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

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Ancient Wellness Secrets: How Yesterday's Therapies Can Transform Your Health Today

Uncover the forgotten wisdom of past medical practices. From ancient Greek climatotherapy to early forms of physiotherapy, discover how these time-tested techniques are inspiring today's health and wellness trends.

Illustration of lung cancer cells showing different blood flow patterns.

Lung Cancer Blood Flow: What Your Doctor Needs to Know

Explore how CT perfusion can help identify lung cancer types based on blood flow, potentially improving patient outcomes and treatment plans.

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