Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) consists of a myriad of conditions causing jaw pain and dysfunction and the muscles controlling jaw movement. One type of pain is myofascial pain, which is associated with…
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Cost of physical therapy varies widely from state to state, study finds
Physical therapy (PT) is used in the management of many medical conditions. But variation in rates paid by commercial insurers can contribute to high out-of-pocket costs, leading some patients to underuse or stop PT altogether. For many people,…
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Study finds depression, suicidal ideation among college students increased over past 15 years
Results of an analysis of health survey data from more than 560,000 U.S. college students concludes that depression symptoms have steadily increased over the past 15 years, particularly among women, minorities and students experiencing financial…
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Research reveals challenges of living with gestational diabetes
A study from the University of Limerick in Ireland has identified the hidden challenges of women living with and managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). The research led by academics in UL’s Department of Psychology is the first review of…
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Drinking Water Source May Influence Parkinson’s Disease Risk
A large U.S. study suggests that the age and type of groundwater supplying drinking water may be linked to Parkinson’s disease risk. A new preliminary study suggests that the age of the groundwater supplying a community’s drinking water may…
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Stark divide: Americans more confident in career scientists at US health agencies than leaders
Public confidence that career scientists at federal health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are providing the public with…
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Why Diabetic Wounds Refuse To Heal: Scientists Uncover the Immune System’s Hidden Role
Why do diabetic wounds refuse to heal? A new scientific review highlights how disruptions in the timing and behavior of immune cells may hold the key to understanding this widespread medical challenge. Chronic diabetic ulcers are among the most…
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Cloaked stem cells evade immune rejection in mice, pointing to a potential universal donor cell line
A study published in Stem Cell Reports demonstrates that genetically engineered human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) can overcome immune rejection in mice with humanized immune systems, surviving for five months in a stringent transplantation…
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Modified Immunotherapy Overcomes Solid Tumor
Immunotherapy has revolutionized the way physicians treat patients with cancer. Various immunotherapies have been developed to activate antitumor immunity. A specialized immunotherapy, known as chimeric…
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Modified Immunotherapy Overcomes Solid Tumor
Immunotherapy has revolutionized the way physicians treat patients with cancer. Various immunotherapies have been developed to activate antitumor immunity. A specialized immunotherapy, known as chimeric…
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