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Walking Back to Health After Knee Surgery

February 12, 2025

A lot of folks who have knee replacement surgery struggle to get moving again. In Finland, doctors and physiotherapists give patients tips and exercises before and after the operation. But being active is a big problem for many. Pain and discomfort often hold them back from walking and doing daily t

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How Past Traumas Shape Present Choices: ACEs and Unexpected Pregnancies

February 12, 2025

Let's dive into a disturbing truth. Many people's choices of pregnancy may be highly influenced without us thinking. Adverse childhood experiences how so? These are traumatic events like abuse, neglect, or family dysfunction that stick with us. New interviews showed that people who went through

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Games To The Rescue! Helping People with Intellectual Disabilities Manage Bowel Issues

February 12, 2025

Imagine this: games helping people with intellectual disabilities deal with bowel issues. It might sound tricky! But here is what we know. In the UK, about 2% of the people have an intellectual disability. One-third of them have problems with their bowels, like constipation or faecal incontinence. T

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The Hidden Burden of Scabies in Africa

February 11, 2025

Scabies is a skin condition that many people overlook. It can be a serious problem for people in Africa. This is especially true in poorer countries. Why? Because these countries often lack trained doctors and nurses. Plus, they don't have enough money to go around. This means that people with

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Does the activity and self-beliefs change in people with Parkinson's

February 11, 2025

Parkinson’s disease can make daily activities a challenge. How does this affect peoples beliefs about their abilities? One area of concern for researchers is the truthfulness and reliability of self-reported activity level estimates from people with Parkinson disease (PwP). The activity patterns an

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Helping Parents With Extra Support

February 11, 2025

It can be tough when parents with challenges such as learning disabilities need help parenting. So, a program called Parenting Young Children (PYC) was created, This is a program which delivers support at home. The idea goes that if home-based support is provided to these parents, this might work

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Boosting Surgery Recovery with an App: A New Way to Prep

February 11, 2025

Preparing for major surgery can be a real challenge, especially for older folks and those not in the best shape. Imagine trying to run a race but without proper training. You know it will be tough and you might get injured. The same goes for big operations. People often end up with complications and

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Migrating Towards Migraine: The fMRI Headache

February 11, 2025

Migraines aren't just headaches; they're a complex neurological condition. Researchers have been using fMRI scans to learn more about what's happening in the brain during a migraine. Studies have shown different things. Looming limitations come from the mixed bag of variables and m

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Kids First: Afghanistan's Medical Miracle

February 10, 2025

Imagine living in a place where getting basic medical care for your kid is a big challenge. That's the reality for many in Afghanistan. The country has faced years of conflict, and it has not been easy to keep hospitals running smoothly or to train enough doctors. In Afghanistan, kids need a lot of

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Voices from the Arab World: What Tweets Reveal About COVID-19

February 10, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world, and the Arab region is no exception. Social media has become a lifeline for sharing news and voicing public thoughts during this tough time. Twitter, in particular, has been a hotspot for Arabic speakers to talk about COVID-19. By diving into Arabic tweets