A “revolutionary” keyhole surgery is coming to Hull for spinal operations, NHS officials said.
Hull Royal Infirmary’s neurosurgeons will be able to perform endoscopic spine surgery using a small probe and camera through a keyhole incision.
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Category: 6. Health
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‘It isn’t seen as a big deal’ – The Irish Times
Everyone knows that alcohol can cause weight gain, particularly beer, sugary cocktails and creamy liqueurs. But while the most likely action for anyone trying to lose a few pounds would be to cut down on the amount of alcoholic drinks they…
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Preteen smartphone use linked to depression, obesity, lack of sleep
1 of 2 | Children who have regular access to smartphones before they are teenagers are more likely to suffer from depression, obesity and lack of sleep, according to a new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Photo by 46173/Pixabay
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Medical Holy Grail: Israeli researchers isolate elusive cells that may slow down aging
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s Prof. Alon Monsonego says he has discovered a set of immune cells that may hold the secret to prolonging longevity.
“The immune system deteriorates with time, and that process may dictate the pace of…
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Exploring community and expert perceptions of the acceptability of an oropharyngeal gonorrhoea controlled human infection model in Australia
Zheng, Y. et al. Global burden and trends of sexually transmitted infections from 1990 to 2019: an observational trend study. Lancet Infect. Dis. 22, 541–551. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(21)00448-5 (2022).
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Cardiologist shares 10 habits he has given up on to protect heart health: ‘Palpitations often come from PVCs…’
When it comes to heart health, many people adopt habits they assume are protective – popping an aspirin just because they’re getting older, cutting out salt despite having no underlying heart condition, or panicking over every fluctuation in…
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Scientists boost brain’s natural clean-up system to treat neurological diseases-Xinhua
MELBOURNE, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — Scientists have developed a new, high-tech approach for treating ischemic stroke by enhancing removal of toxic waste products from the brain.
The “brain-draining lymphatics” are a set of drainage pathways that…
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Scientists boost brain’s natural clean-up system to treat neurological diseases-Xinhua
MELBOURNE, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — Scientists have developed a new, high-tech approach for treating ischemic stroke by enhancing removal of toxic waste products from the brain.
The “brain-draining lymphatics” are a set of drainage pathways that…
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High cholesterol? Cardiac surgeon reveals 10 foods that help unclog arteries naturally and reduce risk of heart disease
High cholesterol has quietly become one of those health issues many of us do not notice until it starts affecting our daily lives. You may begin feeling more tired than usual, getting breathless on short walks, or even experiencing chest…
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Generative AI aids discovery of ISM3830’s novel scaffold
Casitas B-lineage lymphoma-b (CBLB) is an E3 ubiquitin–protein ligase that functions as an intracellular checkpoint and master negative regulator of T‑cell and natural killer (NK) cell activation, playing a central role in…
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