Why breakdancing can give you a cone-shaped head
For those of a certain age, Coneheads is an iconic 90s film. But for breakdancers, it seems, developing a cone-shaped head can be an occupational hazard.
Oct 17, 2024
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Musculoskeletal Diseases: News and Research on Musculoskeletal Abnormalities
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Novel procedure may bridge the treatment gap for symptomatic flexible flatfoot
Most children develop arches in their feet by early adolescence. About 20 percent, however, have pes planovalgus (PPV), also known as flexible flatfoot.
Oct 17, 2024
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Study unveils new genetic syndrome linking brain development and neurodegeneration
Researchers from the University of Antioquia have identified a new genetic syndrome that bridges the gap between neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. The study, published in Genomic Psychiatry, details ...
Sep 30, 2024
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Q&A: Aortic dissections: Are you at risk? Here's what to know
The aorta, one of the "great arteries," carries blood away from the heart to support circulation throughout the body. However, sometimes a tear in the lining of the aorta can occur, and while this is uncommon, it often requires ...
Sep 19, 2024
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High heels, flat arches, clubfoot and corns—our feet are amazing but they can be treated terribly
Feet can be polarizing. There are those for whom a long soak in a foot spa or a pedicure is the ultimate cure for stress. Then there are those who cannot even bear the thought of feet.
Sep 18, 2024
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Genetic screening can boost congenital heart disease detection
A recent study published in Frontiers in Genetics demonstrates that combining copy number variants sequencing (CNVs-seq) and whole exome sequencing (WES) is effective in detecting congenital heart disease (CHD). CHDs are ...
Sep 4, 2024
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What is 'sloth fever?' And how can I avoid it when traveling to South America?
International authorities are issuing warnings about "sloth fever." Despite the name, it's not contracted via contact with sloths. Rather, you should avoid contact with mosquitoes and biting midges.
Aug 22, 2024
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What is oropouche virus? CDC warns of cases linked to South America travel
An insect-borne virus that can cause birth defects and deaths has prompted warnings from the United States for travelers headed to locales in South America and the Caribbean.
Aug 20, 2024
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Drinking during a pregnancy: an expert offers guidance
It's a question many women may ask themselves during pregnancy: Will an occasional glass of wine harm the baby?
Aug 4, 2024
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First deaths recorded as mutated Oropouche virus spreads from Amazon
The world's first deaths have been recorded from Oropouche fever, caused by a mosquito-borne virus that has spread silently from the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, raising alarm among scientists.
Aug 2, 2024
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