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New RSV vaccines are now available to help prevent serious infection in people over 60. Doctors explain the RSV vaccine and its side effects in older adults.
The CDC recommends everyone over six months get the latest COVID shot, which is updated to fight the current virus variants. Immunity wanes, so even if you got vaccinated last year, you should get ...
Unlike the flu vaccine, the CDC doesn’t suggest getting an updated vaccine by a certain date—instead, the health organization wants you to get it ASAP. It’s still up in the air whether ...
In order to be classified as BSS, the anterior flexion (the lower back bending) must be of 45 degrees anteriorly. This classification differentiates it from a similar syndrome known as kyphosis. [2] Although camptocormia is a symptom of many diseases, there are two common origins: neurological and muscular.
Over a long-term period, osteopenia or osteoporosis of the AP spine may occur, causing eventual compression fractures and a back "hump". [47] Hyperkyphosis from ankylosing spondylitis can also lead to impairment in mobility and balance, as well as impaired peripheral vision, which increases the risk of falls which can cause fracture of already ...
The MODVEL back brace offers an affordable, easy-to-use solution to various back problems, including herniated discs, arthritis, scoliosis, and lower back pain. It’s lightweight and made with ...
Spinal anaesthesia (or spinal anesthesia), also called spinal block, subarachnoid block, intradural block and intrathecal block, [1] is a form of neuraxial regional anaesthesia involving the injection of a local anaesthetic or opioid into the subarachnoid space, generally through a fine needle, usually 9 cm (3.5 in) long.
The researchers discovered that people who took vitamin D had a 40% lower risk of developing dementia than those who didn’t take a supplement. They also had a 15% higher five-year survival rate.