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Long-Term Effects of Heart Rhythm Fixes During Valve Surgery

July 10, 2025

Heart rhythm issues frequently accompany heart valve problems. When someone undergoes surgery to repair a mitral valve, doctors often address any irregular heartbeat simultaneously. This combined approach is known as surgical ablation. However, there's limited information on how patients fare in the

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Unraveling Hidden Infections: The Role of Advanced Scans in the ER

July 10, 2025

In the fast-paced world of emergency rooms, pinpointing the source of an infection can be a real puzzle. This is especially true when patients arrive with symptoms that don't quite fit any clear pattern. A recent study took a closer look at how well a specific type of scan, known as a thoraco-abdomi

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How Your Body Handles Oxygen During Exercise

July 10, 2025

Ever wonder why your body gets better at delivering oxygen during a workout? It turns out there's a specific moment when things shift. This moment is linked to how your blood carries and releases oxygen. Scientists looked at old data from 1994. They used new tools to study how oxygen, carbon dioxid

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When Treating Infections, What's Right and Wrong?

July 10, 2025

Doctors and scientists face a big challenge. They must treat infections effectively. But they also need to consider what is fair and safe for patients. This is where ethics play a crucial role. Ethics act as a compass. They help people make decisions that are right and just. In the medical field, e

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How Floods Hit People with HIV Harder in South Africa

July 10, 2025

People with HIV in South Africa face extra challenges when floods hit. These storms don't just cause damage to homes and roads. They also make it harder for people to get their medicine, see doctors, and earn money. In KwaZulu-Natal, floods have been hitting often. This area has many people with HIV

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How Weather Plays a Role in Ancient Cremations

July 10, 2025

In a recent study, researchers dug into how weather and seasons might have affected old cremation practices. They did this by burning pig legs in different seasons in Greece. The idea was to see how things like temperature, humidity, and wind could change the way bones burn and what they look like a

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Ruidoso's Repeated Struggles: Flash Floods Strike Again

July 9, 2025

Ruidoso, New Mexico, is no stranger to disasters. Just a year after battling wildfires, the village faced another tragedy: flash floods that claimed three lives, including two young children. The heavy rains turned the Rio Ruidoso river into a raging torrent, reaching a record height of 20 feet in m

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Living with a Double Challenge: How Tafamidis Helps Those with Heart and Nerve Issues

July 9, 2025

Tafamidis is a medicine that helps people with a tricky heart condition called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, or ATTR-CM for short. This condition can also cause nerve problems, but not everyone with ATTR-CM gets both heart and nerve issues. However, those who do have both often struggle to f

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Speeding Up Stroke Care: Is It Worth the Cost?

July 9, 2025

Stroke is a serious health issue that needs quick action. Mobile stroke units (MSUs) are like emergency rooms on wheels. They can reach patients fast and start treatment right away. This can make a big difference in how well someone recovers. But, these units cost a lot of money. So, the big questio

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Dietary Strategies for Kidney Health: A Costly Dilemma

July 8, 2025

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing health issue worldwide, with a heavy financial burden, especially when it reaches end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ESRD often requires expensive treatments like dialysis or kidney transplants, and costs are expected to rise significantly by 2030. One way to m