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Treating Risk Factors to Prevent Strokes

Treating Risk Factors to Prevent Strokes

Treating and controlling stroke risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol can reduce the risk or even prevent strokes from happening...
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Depression Symptoms in Kids & Teens

Depression Symptoms in Kids & Teens

Sadness is probably the most common symptom of depression but not in children or teens. Psychologists say kids with depression may be more irritable or isolated and eat more, rather than less. But the most significant warning sign is a big change in the child’s behavior...
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The Value of Living Donor Organ Transplant

The Value of Living Donor Organ Transplant

There are far more people who need organ transplants than organs available. But living donors can donate many different organs or parts of organs to help alleviate the shortage. Recent studies show there may be a psychological benefit to being a living donor...
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COVID Vaccines for People with Multiple Sclerosis

COVID Vaccines for People with Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple research studies show that COVID vaccines are safe and effective for people with neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS). There are very few side effects and doctors say those patients would certainly benefit from getting vaccinated against COVID...
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Even Moderate Drinking Can Shrink Your Brain

A new study shows even one drink per day can cause your brain to shrink. But stopping drinking can help the brain regenerate. This is an especially important message for older individuals whose brains are already shrinking due to normal aging...
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How Artificial Intelligence Helps Prevent Colon Cancer

How Artificial Intelligence Helps Prevent Colon Cancer

Researchers are using Artificial Intelligence as a “second set of eyes” when performing colonoscopy procedures to help doctors possibly find more polyps and prevent the incidence of colon cancer. Doctors believe this kind of technology could help doctors in parts of the country with limited medical resources provide care on a similar level to those…...
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How the Pandemic Affected Autism Diagnosis & Treatment

How the Pandemic Affected Autism Diagnosis & Treatment

Researchers say early intervention can make a big difference in treating Autism Spectrum Disorder successfully, but recent studies show school closures and lockdown have delayed diagnosis and treatment for many children...
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Revolutionizing Stroke Treatment

Revolutionizing Stroke Treatment

When a large clot is blocking blood flow in a major artery during a stroke there is the likelihood of extensive brain damage.  But if the stroke patient can get to a medical facility within 24 hours, doctors can use a minimally invasive procedure to remove that clot and restore the blood flow, limiting the…...
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