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Decoding Brain Changes After Heart Surgery: What Every Patient Should Know

Worried about brain changes after heart surgery? Learn how CT scans are revolutionizing post-operative care, offering early detection and improved outcomes.

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Decoding Santiago's Respiratory Health: What's in the Air?

Uncover the hidden patterns of respiratory illnesses in Santiago, Chile, from 2003-2008. This analysis reveals who's most at risk and what preventative steps you can take to breathe easier.

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Kidney Vision: Ultrasound Reveals Hidden Blood Flow

Researchers are using advanced ultrasound techniques to visualize blood flow in rat kidneys at a microscopic level, offering potential for earlier and more accurate diagnosis of kidney diseases and a safer approach to monitoring treatments.

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Spray Smart: How to Minimize Pesticide Exposure in Greenhouses

Learn practical strategies to minimize pesticide exposure in greenhouse environments. Discover effective methods for safe application and improved operator protection.

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Decoding Infant Feeding: How to Navigate Tricky Family & Social Pressures

Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice on infant feeding? This article dives into a new study exploring how your relationships, community, and even workplace affect your feeding decisions. Discover practical tips to co-parent effectively and create a healthy feeding environment for your baby.

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Vitamin D After Spinal Cord Injury: Are You Getting Enough?

Recent research highlights the widespread vitamin D insufficiency among individuals with spinal cord injuries during rehabilitation. Find out why standard supplementation protocols may fall short and what you can do to improve your vitamin D status for enhanced recovery and well-being.

Ultrasound guided angioplasty of arteriovenous fistulas

Ultrasound-Guided Angioplasty: A Game Changer for Hemodialysis Fistulas?

Explore how ultrasound-guided angioplasty is transforming the treatment of arteriovenous fistulas, offering a less invasive approach with remarkable success rates. Is it the future of hemodialysis access?

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Theophylline: Can This Old Drug Help COPD Patients Breathe Easier?

Discover how theophylline, an older medication, might offer a new approach to improving lung function and exercise tolerance for individuals with COPD despite using standard inhaler treatments. Is it a breakthrough or just a glimmer of hope?

Surgeon using augmented reality during shoulder replacement surgery

Surgical Sight: How Augmented Reality is Changing Shoulder Replacements

Augmented reality is poised to revolutionize surgery. Discover how researchers are using AR to provide surgeons with a 'surgical sixth sense' during shoulder replacement procedures, offering a glimpse into the future of precision medicine.

Illustration of blood vessels being repaired in a leg.

Shorter Healing Times: Can Planned Procedures Help With Critical Limb Ischemia?

For patients battling critical limb ischemia and tissue loss, every day counts. Learn how planned endovascular therapy could be the key to faster wound healing and a quicker return to a normal life.

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