11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (694+ words) Khat (Catha edulis), a plant chewed for its stimulant effects by millions in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, is increasingly recognized for its hepatotoxic potential. Its primary active... Khat use linked to autoimmune hepatitis in young men Khat (Catha…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago   (509+ words) One of the largest MRI-based studies comparing knee injuries between men and women reveals surprising differences in injury patterns based on gender and age. The findings, which can be used to improve risk assessment and develop early intervention strategies, will…...

11+ mon, 5+ day ago   (423+ words) A noninvasive device that delivers weak electrical currents to the brain may help those with multiple sclerosis cut back on excessive cannabis use, a new NYU Langone Health study of women with the condition shows. More than half of people…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (765+ words) Novel research shows that in approximately one third of countries and territories worldwide, population aging was the largest contributor to the growing burden of musculoskeletal disorders from 1990 to 2021. Population aging identified as largest contributor to the increasing burden of musculoskeletal…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (420+ words) Scientists at the NYU Pain Research Center have identified which receptor in prostaglandins-the hormone-like substance targeted by common painkillers-causes pain but not inflammation. The findings, published in the journal Nature Communications, may help researchers to develop more selective drugs to…...

9+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1006+ words) The most common technique used for closing the uterus after a cesarean delivery causes so many long-term complications that it's time to question its use. Rethinking cesarean closure techniques for better long-term health The most common technique used for closing…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1026+ words) News-Medical Rare pelvic schwannoma removed with nerve-sparing laparoscopic surgery Through interdepartmental collaboration, a young woman's quality of life and ability to walk were restored following the laparoscopic removal of a rare, benign tumor of neurological origin in the lesser pelvis,…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (179+ words) The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has released the first national framework outlining measurable workplace standards for surgeons, aimed at improving surgeon well-being, patient safety, and workforce sustainability. The framework is published in the Journal of the American College of…...