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When Germs Trick Doctors: A Lesson in Hidden Infections

January 3, 2026

Sometimes, the body sends mixed signals. An elderly person comes in with muscle pain and fatigue. Blood tests show inflammation. Doctors often think of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), a common condition. They start treatment with steroids. The patient feels better. But what if it's not PMR? In this c

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Why Measuring Medicine Levels in the Blood Matters

December 4, 2025

People in hospitals often get medicine to fight infections. One such medicine is flucloxacillin. But how do doctors know if the right amount is getting into the blood? That's where therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) comes in. TDM checks the levels of medicine in the blood to make sure it's working we

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Growth Hormone Therapy: A New Approach for Kids and Adults

July 24, 2025

Long-acting growth hormone (LAGH) therapy is changing the game for people with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). It's a big step forward because it means fewer injections and better treatment adherence. In Germany, three LAGH products have hit the market: lonapegsomatropin, somapacitan, and somatrog

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How Exercise Affects People with POTS

June 23, 2025

POTS, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, is a condition that makes it hard for people to stand up without feeling dizzy or having their heart race. It's a tricky condition to manage. Some people with POTS find that regular exercise helps them feel better. Others struggle to include exerci

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What Makes Stomach Cancer Surgery Less Effective?

June 2, 2025

Surgeons often use a procedure called endoscopic submucosal dissection to treat early stomach cancer. This method is usually quite effective. However, sometimes it doesn't work as well as hoped. This is known as a non-curative resection. This means the cancer is not fully removed. The goal of a

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Fixing Broken Shoulders in Older Adults

May 12, 2025

The European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery has a group that focuses on bone injuries and sports-related harm. This group has come together to agree on the best ways to treat shoulder injuries in older adults. They have shared their thoughts in a set of guidelines. These guidelines talk ab

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Why Kids with JIA Keep Changing Their Meds

April 25, 2025

JIA, or juvenile idiopathic arthritis, is a condition that affects many children. It's a type of arthritis that can cause joint pain and swelling. To manage this condition, doctors often prescribe medications known as biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs. These medications are designed to help con

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The Challenge of Measuring Health Quality in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors

April 10, 2025

Head and neck cancer is a tough journey. Patients often face significant health issues after treatment. This is where things get tricky. The tools used to measure health quality, called health utility instruments, often fall short. They struggle to tell the difference between various health stat

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Vitamin D: A Key Player in Fighting Frailty in Cirrhosis Patients

March 26, 2025

Frailty in cirrhosis patients is a big deal. It is a strong indicator of how well they will do, even if their liver is not failing. Vitamin D deficiency is common in these patients. It is linked to frailty and muscle loss. But does giving them vitamin D help with frailty? That is what a recent study

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Helping Patients Manage Oral Cancer Meds: The MOATT Story

February 27, 2025

Picture this: you're at home, dealing with oral cancer treatment. It's not easy. That's why the MOATT, or the MASCC Oral Agent Teaching Tool, was created. This tool is all about helping patients understand and stick to their oral cancer treatments. It's been around for 15 years, but we don't know mu