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Blocking a key inflammatory pathway improves liver structure and vascular function in cirrhosis, study finds

Researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain have identified an effective strategy to reduce structural liver damage and improve hepatic vascular function in cirrhosis. The ...
Frontiers

Multimodal prehabilitation is an effective strategy to reduce postoperative complications and improve physical function and anxiety in patients with colorectal cancer ...

Background: Preoperative prehabilitation represents a viable approach to improve postoperative recovery and quality of life in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, though debates persist regarding the ...
EurekAlert!

Eating fruit may reduce the effects of air pollution on lung function

Eating fruit may reduce the effects of air pollution on lung function, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands [1]. The study was ...
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Study: THC and CBD Reduce Chemotherapy-Induced Nerve Pain, Improve Daily Function

Researchers at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center have found that medical cannabis significantly eases chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a common and often debilitating side effect of ...
rheumatologyadvisor

Yoga May Improve Physical Function and Reduce Disease Activity in RA

Results of a meta-analysis showed improvements in disease activity and physical function among patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving yoga interventions. Yoga interventions delivered alongside ...
BMJ

ARBOR-Telehealth study: an examination of telerehabilitation to improve function and reduce opioid use in persons with chronic low back pain in rural communities – protocol ...

Introduction Chronic low back pain (LBP) imposes significant burden on patients, healthcare systems and society. Physical therapy is a cost-effective method for improving pain and disability; however, ...