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case report of Chinese Neurosurgical Journal describe a new salvage surgical approach for refractory multiple sclerosis-associated trigeminal neuralgia. In one patient who failed medical, percutaneous, and radiosurgical treatments, a procedure combining internal neurolysis (neurocombing) with targeted glycerol delivery to the proximal trigeminal nerve was performed. Patients experienced immediate pain relief, with no recurrence for 43 months on the treated side, preserved sensation, and reduced drug use. Multiple sclerosis-related trigeminal neuralgia (MS-TN) is one of the most painful neurological complications experienced by people with multiple sclerosis. Compared to classic trigeminal neuralgia, MS-TN is often more difficult to treat, more likely to…

Migraines, digestive problems, anxiety, and depression can be part of endometriosis, but they are often interpreted as separate diseases. In a study led by the Institut Saint-Pau (IR Saint-Pau), human reproduction identified different symptom patterns in more than 22,000 women, reinforcing the idea that the disease extends far beyond traditional gynecological symptoms. For many years, endometriosis has been classified primarily based on the location and extent of lesions observed during surgery and imaging tests. However, these systems only partially describe patients’ real-life experiences and do not adequately account for the large variation in symptoms associated with the disease. Additionally, a…

Teresa is the lead writer for Morning Round, and her articles focus on gender-affirming care, reproductive health, and mental health. You can reach Theresa at signal theresagaff.97.Get the health information and medications you need every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. good morning. Who will you be rooting for in the World Cup final?Personally, I’m looking forward to more drama, heartbreak, and good seats wherever I watch it. President Trump’s health care nominee comes under fire during Senate hearing Yesterday, the Senate Health Committee held a hearing in which STAT’s Chelsea Siluzzo attended in person and…

The World Health Organization (WHO) today published updated guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, providing countries with evidence-based recommendations to help prevent or delay the onset of dementia across the life course. Dementia is a condition caused by a brain disease that affects memory, thinking, and functional ability. More than 57 million people worldwide have dementia, and nearly 10 million new cases are diagnosed each year. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and is estimated to account for 60-70% of cases. There is no cure for dementia, but up to 45% of the…

NNewly released documents from within Europe’s most powerful agricultural lobby show how it delayed, watered down and reversed some of the most sweeping agricultural reforms in the EU’s history, including plans to halve pesticide use.Copa Cogeca describes itself as the voice of 22 million farmers across the continent and enjoys unparalleled access to EU parliamentarians. It is also referred to as a “partner in policy planning.”So when the EU launched a radical agricultural reform plan in 2020 in response to concerns about climate change and the natural crisis, Copa Kogeka sprung into action, developing a lobbying strategy in February 2021.…

A study that observed participants on a three-day trip to New York City found that heart rates synchronized when people were physically close. Synchrony was higher among socially familiar peers, manifested when they were physically close to each other and paying attention to the same things. The paper is PNAS Nexus. When two people interact with each other, some of their movements and physiological processes tend to synchronize. This synchronization of physiological processes is called interpersonal physiological synchrony. This may include similarities in heart rate, respiration, skin conductance, hormonal activity, brain activity, or other physiological signals. Synchrony can occur during…

New research published in psychiatric research A nasal spray of the hormone oxytocin may help people with borderline personality disorder make compassion-based meditation more effective, a study suggests. This study provides evidence that oxytocin specifically improves the ability to create and hold pleasant mental images during these exercises. These early findings suggest the possibility of new ways to support people for whom practicing self-compassion is often difficult or uncomfortable. Borderline personality disorder, commonly known as BPD, is a mental health condition characterized by extreme emotional instability. People with BPD often experience severe difficulties in relationships, deep conflicts with their self-image,…

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the stories. Please review our AI policy and give us your feedback. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to change the rules regarding permits issued to so-called minor air polluters, giving states the power to decide how much notice and public comment residents receive before such permits are approved or denied. For Texans, this rule change could limit their right to have a say in the type of pollution permits typically issued to concrete batching plants and rock crushers, but increasingly used by large data centers coming to Texas.…

Scientists have revealed how toxins produced by common gut bacteria enter colon cells, solving a mystery that has puzzled researchers for more than 15 years. The discovery not only explains how toxins begin to damage the colon, but also suggests new ways to block their effects before they cause colorectal cancer. The study results come from a multicenter team led by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, the Bloomberg Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Published in natureresearch has shown that BFT is a toxin produced by. Bacteroides fragilismust first bind…

With the heat of summer comes pool parties, beach days, backyard barbecues, and, of course, swarms of bloodthirsty mosquitoes. But while insect bites have always been a side effect of spending time outdoors, the species that cause insect bites are changing in historically temperate regions like New England. As climate change makes these regions warmer and wetter, their ranges are expanding, along with all the diseases they carry. For example, in Connecticut, a statewide mosquito surveillance program detected 54 different species, including invasive species such as the Asian tiger mosquito, which transmits potentially serious diseases such as dengue and Zika.…