Exercise before surgery improves outcomes and shortens recovery time—new research
Globally, about two in three people will need major surgery at some point in their lives.
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Sudden back pain: It can develop for several reasons, expert explains
One minute you're reaching for an item on a shelf, picking up a child or simply getting out of bed. The next, a sudden stab of pain in your lower back leaves you wondering what just happened. Many people call it "throwing ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Colder air temperatures may significantly increase fluid pressure inside the eye in people with glaucoma
Lower air temperatures may be associated with an increase in the fluid pressure inside the eye—a major cause of glaucoma—and should be considered when treating patients with the condition, according to findings published ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Setting the brain's internal clock: Single neuron type enables learning of motor timing
Whether speaking, driving or playing an instrument, nearly everything we do requires precise control over the timing of our actions. When we learn new skills, we must learn not only what movements to make but how to time ...
Sep 30, 2026
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Mass spectrometry offers faster look at the edges of brain tumors
Glioma brain tumors are diffuse, so surgeons usually cannot excise all of the cancer during surgery. Currently, surgeons remove as much of the tumor as they can and then analyze the tumor's borders after surgery.
Oct 2, 2026
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New antibodies could lead to first monoclonal treatment for measles
Vanderbilt Health researchers and colleagues have isolated human monoclonal antibodies from previously infected individuals that potently neutralized the measles virus in the laboratory and strongly inhibited viral replication ...
Sep 29, 2026
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Women are and will be the predominant users of GLP-1 users, but research gaps remain critical
The second of a Series of papers presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28—Oct 2) and published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women's Health ...
Sep 30, 2026
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Benzodiazepine prescriptions dropped sharply in the US over the past decade, research finds
The number of prescriptions dispensed for benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium declined in the United States over the past 10 years, potentially suggesting that doctors have become more cautious about prescribing these sedatives, ...
Sep 30, 2026
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15 million Americans live in a county with no general surgeon
More than 15 million Americans live in one of the 1,180 U.S. counties with no general surgeon, and 951 counties have no surgeon in any of 12 surgical specialties, according to a new national analysis announced at the ACS ...
Sep 28, 2026
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Brain stimulation could reshape how you learn new skills
Whether learning a new piano piece or adapting your tennis serve, acquiring physical skills depends on your brain's ability to strengthen and refine neural connections. Researchers are exploring whether technology can accelerate ...
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