NEPHROSTOMY tube placement for malignant urinary obstruction is a common and often necessary intervention in oncology care, but it carries a substantial risk of infection and mortality. A retrospective cohort study has identified key clinical,…
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Glum? Stressed? Obsessed? How to know when it’s time to let go of a goal | Health
January is often a time to take stock. New Year’s resolutions roll into back-to-work blues and a determination that this year will be different, somehow. A reset might be just the tonic, according to some scientists, with a recent study showing…
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5 Things Women Can Do
- Many women have high blood pressure, which can cause health problems if untreated.
- Lifestyle changes can have a big impact, including home testing, diet and exercise.
- Getting enough sleep and cutting down on alcohol can also improve blood…
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People’s Pharmacy: I think taking statins effected my cognitive function. Is there any truth to that?
Q. My doctor prescribed rosuvastatin for high cholesterol. After taking it for six to nine months, I noticed that my cognitive function had slipped. I would not be able to find the word I was looking for. My family also noticed this cognitive…
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Canadian officials say US health institutions no longer dependable for accurate information | Canada
Canadian officials and public health experts are warning that US health and science institutions can no longer be depended upon for accurate information, particularly when it comes to vaccinations, amid fears that misinformation from the Trump…
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Drug-Resistant Fungus Candida Auris Spreads Globally as Researchers Seek New Treatments
A deadly, drug-resistant fungus, Candida auris, is spreading globally, with 7,000 US cases in 2025. Researchers warn of limited treatments but see hope in new studies targeting its biology.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — A deadly and…
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Drinking Coffee May Add Up to 5 Years to Lifespan
- A recent study connects drinking coffee daily to a younger biological age in a specific group.
- The study looked at people with severe mental health issues and found that participants who drank a certain amount of coffee were biologically around…
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Prevalence and related influencing factors of depression symptoms among empty-nest elderly in China
National Bureau of Statistics. Statistical Bulletin of National Economic and Social Development of the People’s Republic of China 2023. https://www.stats.gov.cn/xxgk/jd/sjjd2020/202401/t20240118_1946711.html (2024).
Hesketh, T., Lu, L. & Xing,…
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Comparison between traditional and digital anterior repositioning splints on the upper airway in skeletal class II malocclusion with TMJ degenerative disease
Mercuri, L. G. Osteoarthritis, osteoarthrosis, and idiopathic condylar resorption. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. Clin. North. Am. 20(2), 169–83 (2008).
Long, X. Correct differentiation of…
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