“I couldn’t walk because of polio, so my brother used to carry my bag to school every day. When other…
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Masood Khan, Pakistan: From polio survivor to vaccinator in Peshawar
Masood Khan (right), a polio survivor is now working as a vaccinator protecting children from the life-altering disease. ©WHO/Pakistan -
Drug-Resistant TB at Record Levels in England – Medscape
- Drug-Resistant TB at Record Levels in England Medscape
- Killer Victorian disease that could be mistaken for Covid surges 13.6% – the 6 symptoms Brits are urged to look out for The Sun
- TB rates in England continue to increase in 2024 GOV.UK
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Health Rounds: Increasing sperm mutations in older fathers may affect offspring – Reuters
- Health Rounds: Increasing sperm mutations in older fathers may affect offspring Reuters
- Sperm sequencing reveals extensive positive selection in the male germline Nature
- Men’s Harmful Sperm Mutations Increase With Age—Study Reveals Hidden…
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Validated ICD-10 Algorithm for Major GI Bleeding
A NATIONWIDE cohort study from Iceland has validated an ICD-10 coding algorithm for identifying gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in patients receiving oral anticoagulation. The findings demonstrate high accuracy for detecting clinically…
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Floss delivers flu vaccine to mice needle-free
adjuvant: Something that adds to or contributes to a particular goal or achievement. (in medicine) Some chemical or other thing that boosts the effectiveness of a medical treatment. (in immunity) Something that boosts the response of the…
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Scientists discover brain circuit that can switch off chronic pain
Pain may be unpleasant, but in most cases it plays a vital, even lifesaving, role. Short bursts of pain act as warning signals that protect us from harm. When you touch a hot pan, stub your toe, or bump your head, your nervous system instantly…
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Quantifying intermittent retinal capillary perfusion in RVO and PDR | Ophthalmology Times
A new study published in the International Journal of Retina and Vitreous identified what the authors described as a novel biomarker of tissue hypoxia in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO), central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO),…
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Patients ‘in limbo’ after faulty equipment cancels 600 operations
Miriam JennerMiriam Jenner, 37 was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in February A cancer patient has told BBC Scotland News she has been “left in limbo” after operations were cancelled due to faulty sterilising equipment.
Miriam Jenner, 37,…
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Memantine Boosts Social Functioning in Some Autism Cases – Medscape
- Memantine Boosts Social Functioning in Some Autism Cases Medscape
- Study Reveals: Drug for Alzheimers Treatment Enhances Communication Skills in Autism Patients – Sada News Agency وكالة صدى نيوز
- Memantine to Treat Social Impairment in…
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