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Unmasking Dementia: How to Fight Stigma and Seek Support

Dementia carries a heavy social burden due to widespread stigma. This article explores the latest research on dementia-related stigma and ways to dismantle it, promote early diagnosis, and ensure better care for individuals and families affected by this condition.

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Decoding Liver Biopsies: How Specimen Size Impacts Hepatitis Diagnosis

Navigating a chronic viral hepatitis diagnosis? Discover how liver biopsy specimen size affects accuracy and staging. Learn how portal tracts play a role in diagnosis.

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Securing Rectal Cancer Surgery: How a Nerve Landmark Can Prevent Urethral Injury

Discover a groundbreaking surgical approach that enhances precision in rectal cancer surgery. By utilizing the autonomic nerve as a key landmark, surgeons can now more accurately identify the prostate gland, significantly reducing the risk of urethral injury during transanal total mesorectal excision.

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Beating Larynx Cancer: Can 'Chemoselection' Save Your Voice?

Larynx cancer treatment is evolving! Discover how 'chemoselection'—a method using chemotherapy to select patients for voice-preserving radiation—is refining personalized cancer care and improving outcomes.

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Decoding ITP: When Heavy Periods Signal a Rare Blood Disorder

Heavy periods in teens can sometimes point to more than just hormonal changes. Learn about Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a rare blood disorder where transvaginal bleeding becomes a key symptom. Discover how early detection and the right tests can make all the difference.

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Bridging the Gap: Health Education for Karen Youth in Rural Thailand

A recent study highlights critical gaps in health knowledge among Karen high school students in rural Thailand, emphasizing the urgent need for culturally tailored and comprehensive health education programs to combat the double burden of disease.

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: New Insights into Assessment and Treatment

Recent research sheds light on improving assessment tools for young boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and evaluating the effectiveness of different treatment strategies, offering hope for better management of this challenging condition.

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Child Safety in Healthcare: Are We Overlooking These Critical Risks?

Discover the hidden dangers in your child's healthcare journey. This article exposes overlooked safety risks in primary care, offering parents and caregivers essential insights to protect their little ones.

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Leaky Barriers: How Brain Fluid Changes Could Signal Alzheimer's Risk

Explore groundbreaking research into the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier (BCB) and its potential link to Alzheimer's disease. Discover how BCB permeability could offer early insights into risk and pave the way for tailored interventions.

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Unlock Your Healing Potential: A Guide to Integrative Medicine Conferences

Stay informed about the latest trends and research in integrative medicine by attending conferences. This guide highlights key events and their potential to transform your approach to health and wellness.

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