Rectal tenesmus is a feeling of being unable to completely empty the large bowel of stool, even if there is nothing left to expel. Commonly known simply as tenesmus, it is associated with several medical conditions. These include inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and disorders that affect how muscles move foods through the gut. Tenesmus can […]

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Compartment syndrome happens when pressure in the muscles builds to dangerous levels and decreases blood flow to the affected area. This prevents nutrients and oxygen, carried in the blood, reaching nerve and muscle cells. It is very painful and usually occurs in the arms or legs. There are two kinds of compartment syndrome. Acute compartment […]

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New research has identified a key mechanism that allows cancerous growths to proliferate, or multiply, in the brain. This has led scientists to develop a new drug that could be used to inhibit malignant cells. According to the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program of the National Cancer Institute, every year in the United States, […]

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The term rounded shoulders is used to describe a resting shoulder position that has moved forward from the body’s ideal alignment. Rounded shoulders, sometimes known as ‘mom posture,’ are part of overall bad posture, and they can get worse if left untreated. There are a few simple exercises that can help keep the shoulders in […]

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A new study may change current therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer’s disease, as scientists uncover a novel brain death pathway involved in the condition. Researchers led by Salvatore Oddo, a neuroscientist at Arizona State University-Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ, have discovered a new way in which Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects the brain. The findings pave the way for […]

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