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Breast Lesion Detection: The Numbers Game

December 13, 2025

Breast cancer is a serious issue. Doctors often use mammograms and ultrasounds to find it early. These tools give pictures of the breast. But can they do more? Can they provide numbers and data that help doctors make better decisions? Some experts think so. They believe that looking at the numbers

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Is Ivermectin Really Effective Against Covid-19?

December 12, 2025

Ivermectin, a drug known for fighting parasites, has been a hot topic in the fight against Covid-19. Some people believe it can lower the risk of death from the virus. Two recent studies looked at the same group of clinical trials and used similar statistical methods. Surprisingly, they came to diff

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Can SGLT2 Inhibitors Help with Sleep Apnea in Diabetics?

December 12, 2025

People with type 2 diabetes often struggle with sleep apnea, a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. A recent study looked into whether a type of diabetes medication, called SGLT2 inhibitors, could help with this problem. The study gathered data from many different sou

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Why Diabetic Foot Ulcers and IMA Levels Matter

December 1, 2025

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a big deal. They happen when diabetes causes wounds on the feet that don't heal well. These ulcers can lead to serious problems, like amputations. But what if there was a way to predict or monitor these ulcers better? Researchers looked into a substance called ischem

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How Athletes Pace Themselves in Long-Distance Races

November 28, 2025

Athletes often wonder how to pace themselves in long-distance races. This is not just about running fast. It is about managing energy to finish strong. Different athletes use different strategies. Some start fast, others slow, and some keep a steady pace. But what works best? This is not clear. Stud

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How Nurses Are Helping Stroke Survivors Through Screens

November 27, 2025

Nurses are now using video calls to check in on people who've had strokes. This is especially helpful when it's hard to meet in person, like during the COVID-19 pandemic. But does this actually work well for patients? Many studies have looked into this. They wanted to see if nurse-led video calls c

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What Matters More in Rugby: Raw Power or Quick Strength?

November 7, 2025

Rugby is a game of power and speed. Players need both brute force and quick, explosive movements. But which one matters more? Is it the sheer strength to overpower opponents or the ability to move fast and strong at the same time? This is a big question for coaches and players. Researchers dug into

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Ivermectin: A Closer Look at Its Role in Fighting Skin Mites

October 18, 2025

Ivermectin is a well-known treatment for various skin issues caused by tiny mites called Demodex. These mites usually don't cause problems, but sometimes they can lead to skin inflammation and conditions like rosacea and blepharitis. While new treatments are being developed, ivermectin is still comm

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Why Do Women Still Feel More Pressured to Look Good?

October 4, 2025

People often wonder if women and men feel the same pressure to focus on their looks. A big study looked at 78 research projects with over 74, 000 people from 16 different countries. The results showed that women still feel this pressure more than men. This gap was bigger when using certain types of

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How Weight Affects Bone Breaks: A Global Study

August 13, 2025

A recent worldwide study dug into how body mass index (BMI) affects the chances of breaking bones. Researchers looked at data from over 1. 6 million people across 32 countries, tracking them for about 16 million person-years. They found that being underweight increases the risk of hip fractures in b