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Low levels of a simple sugar: A new biomarker for severe MS?

Multiple sclerosis, or MS for short, manifests itself slightly differently in each person—which is why some call it “the disease of a thousand faces.” Arguably the worst manifestation of MS is its chronic progressive form. Unlike the more common relapsing-remitting variant (RRMS), in which sufferers are often symptom-free for months or even years, patients with […]

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Simple Move May Boost Spinal Fusion Outcomes

WEDNESDAY, Nov 25, 2020 (HealthDay) — A new approach that could revolutionize spinal fusion surgery does away with the need to “flip” patients from their back or side onto their stomach midway through the operation — a switch researchers say dramatically improves outcomes. The new technique — dubbed Single Position Lumbar Surgery (SPLS) — lets […]

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Simple tests to check your feet health at home

Feet can make a lot of people squirm. But it’s important to pay attention to them – just like you’d check every other part of your body – in case there are signs that something is wrong. Roslyn Miller, a foot and ankle surgeon at King Edward VII’s Hospital, tells Metro.co.uk about some simple tests […]

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This simple finger test 'can reveal if you have cancer'

Simple finger test that can reveal if you have lung cancer: Clubbed nails which don’t create a diamond-shaped gap when pressed back-to-back ‘could be a sign of disease’, nurse warns Healthy people should see a diamond-shaped gap between their nails together Those without a gap may have clubbed fingers, which can be a sign of […]

Kids Health

Simple directions from parents can guide children’s discovery

Whether it’s probing a child’s understanding of a topic through questions or engaging in hands-on activities alongside them, parents can guide their children to learn in new ways through simple directions, according to a study by psychology researchers at The University of Texas at Austin. Prior research shows that children use both exploration and explanation […]

Health Problems

Simple drug combination creates new neurons from neighboring cells

A simple drug cocktail that converts cells neighboring damaged neurons into functional new neurons could potentially be used to treat stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and brain injuries. A team of researchers at Penn State identified a set of four, or even three, molecules that could convert glial cells—which normally provide support and insulation for neurons—into new […]