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Pediatric patients undergoing surgical stent removal report minimal amounts of postsurgical pain
Pediatric patients did not experience a significant difference in pain levels following ureteral stent removal between those who took a...
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Higher risk of serious COVID-19 complications in children with immunodeficiency
Children with certain immunodeficiency diseases carry mutations in genes that regulate the body's immune system against viral infections and they...
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Diet could play a role in cognitive function across diverse races and ethnicities
Dietary choices and their consequences may certainly influence cognitive function. A new study led by investigators at Brigham and Women's...
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A new way to improve outcomes in kids with eosinophilic esophagitis
A new study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago determined the threshold for a new measure of early scarring in the esophagus...
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Disease spillover risk poorly communicated, oversimplified during COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has been the first pandemic that has taken place alongside the interconnectivity of the Internet. Consequently, the spread of ideas and...
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Indonesia records first case of monkeypox virus
Indonesia has recorded its first case of monkeypox in a 27-year-old man who returned from travelling overseas, the country's health ministry said...
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Wendy's pulls lettuce from sandwiches amid E. coli outbreak
The fast-food chain Wendy's says it is pulling lettuce from sandwiches in its restaurants in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania after people eating...
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Chronic neuropsychiatric symptoms confirmed after COVID-19
Chronic neuropsychiatric symptoms are observed following COVID-19 infection, although self-reported symptoms are not associated with quantitative...
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New study shows patient preference for medical cannabis products in the absence of clinical guidelines
Due to a lack of publicly available data, understanding what products medical cannabis patients use for various conditions has mostly come from...
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Transplant candidates' thoughts about tradeoffs of shorter wait time for lower quality kidneys
Approximately 20% of deceased donor kidneys are discarded each year in the United States, but a recent study in CJASN indicates that many patients...
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Investigators describe mechanism that may cause post-COVID syndromes
Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have proposed a theory for how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, infects the body. Their hypothesis,...
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Robotic kidney cancer surgery shows desirable outcomes in study
Kidney cancer is not always confined to the kidney. In advanced cases, this cancer invades the body's biggest vein, the inferior vena cava (IVC),...
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Microneedling beats chemical peels for acne scar treatment
Chemical peels are a common treatment for acne scars, but a Rutgers study finds that microneedling is significantly more effective for patients...
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Researchers identify the target of immune attacks on liver cells in metabolic disorders
When fat accumulates in the liver, the immune system may assault the organ. A new study from Weill Cornell Medicine researchers identifies the...
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Is there such a thing as 'too old' to co-sleep with your child? The research might surprise you
Clueless actor Alicia Silverstone recently told a podcast she co-sleeps with her 11-year-old son, explaining she is "just following nature."
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Summer colds: This may explain why so many have suffered them this year
Most of us associate colds and the flu with colder weather. But that doesn't mean you can't still catch a cold during the summer. Some viruses are...
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The tiny killer in your gut
The world's smallest arms race could be happening right now in your gut.
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Increased concentrations of GPNMB in blood samples could be biomarker for Parkinson's disease
A large team of researchers working at the University of Pennsylvania, has found evidence that suggests increased concentrations of the...
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Coloring is good for your health
What used to be known as a simple, fun activity for kids now is a tool for practicing good mental health. Coloring has increased in popularity...
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Back-to-school mental health tips
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Our daughter has attended school virtually for the past five years and enjoyed the experience. Now that she is heading into ninth...
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E-learning training program better than no training for nurse knowledge and skills, researchers find
Adults self-report their pain on a one to 10 numerical score, while children can point to an equivalent face scale—from a green smiling face to a...
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Clinical trial sets stage for new paradigm in kidney cancer treatment
Kidney cancer encompasses a wide spectrum and can present with extensive metastases or just a handful. However, today all patients are treated the...
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Day care tied to morbidity in children born preterm with BPD
For children born preterm with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), those attending day care have increased likelihood of emergency department visits...
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Is it Parkinson's? These 10 signs could tell
Parkinson's disease can be hard for the average person to identify, but 10 warning signs may offer an early clue that you or a loved one may be...
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Walk test with smartphone sensor can classify fall risk in amputees
In lower-limb amputees, automated foot strikes from a six-minute walk test (6MWT) can be used to calculate step-based features for fall risk...