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Fixing Rogue Brain Cells May Hold Key to Preventing Neurodegeneration
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Fixing Rogue Brain Cells May Hold Key to Preventing Neurodegeneration

A team led by scientists at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has identified a new therapeutic approach for combating neurodegenerative diseases, offering hope of improved treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Vanishing White Matter disease and multiple sclerosis, among others.Astrocytes. Astrocytes. Image credit: CWRU Neurodegenerative diseases, which affect millions of people worldwide, occur...

What Is a Hammertoe, and How Can You Fix It?
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What Is a Hammertoe, and How Can You Fix It?

Written by Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Key takeaways: A hammertoe happens when a toe is stuck in a bent position at the middle joint. It can be painful and cause trouble with walking and other activities.If you’re at a higher risk of developing a hammertoe, wear shoes...