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Human beings are born pretty helpless, with a lot of developing to do. And just as you must learn such skills as how to walk,…
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The world’s most common form of arthritis, knee osteoarthritis, causes sufferers pain and hurts their quality of life. Total knee replacement is the only option…
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This year, the Illinois legislature was considering measures to expand oral health treatment in a state where millions of people live in dental care deserts….
Read MoreA new protein treatment for glaucoma?
A Northwestern Medicine study in mice has identified new treatment targets for glaucoma, including preventing a severe pediatric form of glaucoma, as well as uncovering…
Read MoreHow to have fit knees for life
If knee replacement surgery already seems like a rite of passage at a certain age, just wait until 2030. By then the current numbers –…
Read MoreA new oral antiviral drug for COVID is being tested in humans
Despite the effectiveness of vaccines, we still need drugs to treat COVID. Even people who have been double vaccinated stand a small chance of getting…
Read MoreEven the G-spot is named for a man
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