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Decoding Growth: Understanding Weight, Height, and Length in Children with Down Syndrome

Navigating the growth patterns of children with Down syndrome can be challenging. This article breaks down the latest research on weight, height, and length, offering a clear guide to using anthropometric indicators for optimal health.

Illustration of a SmartPlug punctal plug partially extruded from a tear duct.

SmartPlug Woes: A Cautionary Tale of Punctal Plug Extrusion

A recent case study highlights a rare but important complication of SmartPlug punctal plugs: extrusion through the canalicular mucosa. Learn about the symptoms, risks, and what to do if you suspect a problem.

Complex bile duct network with mixed IL-6 signaling: a symbol of cancer treatment complexity.

Decoding Cholangiocarcinoma: Is Blocking IL-6 the Right Move?

Explore the latest findings on IL-6's contradictory roles in cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). Learn why blocking IL-6 might not always be the best approach and how it could even promote tumor growth in certain cases.

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Is Your Surgeon's Specialty Impacting Your Spinal Fusion Outcome?

A recent study analyzing thousands of PLF surgeries uncovers surprising differences in patient outcomes based on whether an orthopedic or neurological surgeon performed the procedure. Discover the potential implications for your care and what questions to ask.

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Head Trauma in the Elderly: What You Need to Know About Delayed Bleeding and Safe Discharges

Understand the latest findings on delayed intracranial hemorrhage in elderly patients after head trauma. Plus, discover when a negative CT scan can safely rule out injuries after a car accident, reducing unnecessary hospital stays.

Gastric cancer cells under attack by bufalin, experiencing endoplasmic reticulum stress.

Unlock Bufalin's Potential: How This Compound Fights Gastric Cancer

Explore the groundbreaking research on bufalin and its impact on gastric cancer treatment. Learn how it blocks autophagy, enhances cell death, and offers new hope in combating this challenging disease.

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Unlocking Wellness: How Nutrition Apps Can Transform Your Dietetic Practice

Discover how dietetics professionals are using nutrition apps to enhance their practice, improve patient engagement, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of digital health. Learn about the top apps, best practices, and potential pitfalls.

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Decoding Craniofacial Defects: What Inactivation of Fam20b Reveals

Explore the implications of a corrected research article that highlights the importance of the Fam20b gene in the development of craniofacial structures. Learn how its inactivation can lead to multiple defects and what this means for understanding and addressing these conditions.

Microscopic view of fertilized egg with DCAF2 protein protecting DNA.

Decoding the DCAF2 Mystery: How a Tiny Protein Protects Your Fertility

Scientists have discovered that a protein called DCAF2 is essential for maintaining the stability of DNA in the first cell cycle of a developing embryo. This breakthrough sheds light on potential causes of infertility and miscarriages, opening new avenues for fertility research.

Illustration of a healthy kidney protected by Chinese herbs, symbolizing treatment for diabetic nephropathy.

Kidney Protection: Ancient Chinese Remedy Fights Diabetic Damage

New research unveils how Xiao-Shen-Formula, a traditional Chinese medicine, can significantly improve kidney health in diabetic patients by targeting arginase and heparanase, key factors in diabetic nephropathy.

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