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APA: Medical Discrimination Based on Size Stresses Patients

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Assuming weight is responsible for, related to presenting complaints can result in misdiagnosis
Arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction can benefit patients with shoulder injuries once considered beyond repair

AOSSM: New Surgical Option for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears

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Arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction restores shoulder function, aids return to sports, work
Sleep apnea patients are more likely to use their continuous positive airway pressure machines after they see a video of themselves fighting to breathe at night

Seeing Video of Self Struggling to Breathe Ups CPAP Adherence

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Viewing the tapes helped convince patients to continue their sleep apnea treatment
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Long-Acting Antiretroviral Injection Safe, Effective for HIV

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Cabotegravir + rilpivirine injection every four or eight weeks as effective as daily three-drug oral therapy
Patients who undergo knee surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament can expect to stay active and maintain a high quality of life

AOSSM: Activity, QoL Still Good 10 Years After ACL Repair

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Even 10 years after procedure, many still playing sports, researchers say
Amyloid beta (Aβ)38 has faster turnover kinetics than Aβ40 and Aβ42

AAIC: Turnover Kinetics Vary for Different Amyloid β Isoforms

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Half-life of Aβ isoforms about three hours; Aβ38 has faster turnover kinetics than Aβ40, Aβ42
One-third of dementia cases worldwide might be prevented by paying attention to nine risk factors throughout life

AAIC: Targeting 9 Factors Could Cut One-Third of Dementia Cases

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Addressing these risk factors could help prevent 35 percent of dementia cases, researchers suggest
Eating right may help protect brain health in old age

AAIC: Mediterranean Diet May Help Preserve Cognitive Function

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New studies suggest that adherence to better diet can improve brain function
Biological changes in the brain may underlie a relationship between sleep disordered breathing and Alzheimer's disease

AAIC: Alzheimer Biomarkers Up With Sleep Disordered Breathing

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Studies found SDB/OSA tied to higher levels of biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease
Patients with advanced Alzheimer's can relearn some basic skills when they receive special training along with medication

AAIC: Rx + Training Shows Benefit in Advanced Alzheimer’s

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Skills lost, such as dressing or bathing, can potentially be relearned, small study suggests