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April 5, 2022
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Thrombolytic strategies versus standard anticoagulation for acute deep vein thrombosis of the lower limb
By AGE2B team
Main idea: Complete clot lysis occurred more frequently after thrombolysis (with or without additional clot removal strategies) and PTS incidence was slightly reduced. Bleeding complications also increased with thrombolysis, but this risk has decreased over time with the use of stricter exclusion criteria of studies. Evidence suggests that systemic administration of thrombolytics and CDT have […]
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Sciatica Tips
By AGE2B team
January 31, 2022
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Sciatica Tips to Help your Pain Sciatica is a pain, tingling, or numbness produced by an irritation of the nerve roots that lead to the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is formed by the nerve roots coming out of the spinal cord into the lower back. It goes down through the buttock, then its branches extend […]
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Spine Injury Prevention Tips
By AGE2B team
January 31, 2022
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Our spine is composed of hard bones that protect the soft tissues of the spinal cord. However, despite the toughness of our spine, it can still be broken or dislocated in a variety of ways and cause injury to the spinal cord. Injuries can occur at any level of the spine. The segment of the […]
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Chiari Malformation Advice
By AGE2B team
January 31, 2022
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Chiari malformation is a neurological disorder where part of the brain tissue, either part of the cerebellum, or part of the brainstem descends into the foramen magnum(an opening at the base of the skull) and into the spinal area. It occurs when part of the skull is abnormally small or misshapen, thereby adding pressure to […]
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Tips for Preventing Bone Spurs (Osteophytes)
By AGE2B team
January 31, 2022
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What are osteophytes? Osteophytes is the medical term for bone spurs. These usually occur due to arthritis, so there is not one specific way that you can prevent them from occurring. Staying active and physically fit can help reduce the pain and other symptoms that osteophytes and bones spur sometimes cause. Bone spurs or osteophytes are extra […]
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Scoliosis Advice
By AGE2B team
January 31, 2022
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Scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine and rib cage. It may develop as a single primary curve (resembling the letter C) or as two curves (a primary curve along with a compensating secondary curve that forms an S shape). Scoliosis may occur only in the upper back (the thoracic area) or lower back […]
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Know your Headache
By AGE2B team
January 31, 2022
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Knowing what triggers your headaches can help you learn to avoid certain situations and prevent headaches from starting. Keeping a diary of your headaches may help you. When you feel a headache start, write down the following information: What day and time your headache started What you had to eat and drink during the past […]
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November 7, 2021
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Comparing alternating pressure mattresses and high-specification foam mattresses to prevent pressure ulcers in high-risk patients: the PRESSURE 2 RCT
By AGE2B team
Abstract Background: Pressure ulcers (PUs) are a burden to patients, carers and health-care providers. Specialist mattresses minimise the intensity and duration of pressure on vulnerable skin sites in at-risk patients. The objective of the study is to develop a new PU of category ≥ 2 in patients using an alternating pressure mattress (APM) compared with […]
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The Thoracic Spine
By AGE2B team
March 2, 2022
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The thoracic spine is located in the upper to the middle area of the back. It connects with the cervical vertebrae, extending down to approximately five inches below the bottom of the shoulder blades in an adult, where it then connects to the vertebrae of the lower spine. The thoracic spine consists up of twelve […]
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Blood Tests
By AGE2B team
March 3, 2022
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A blood test is described as a type of laboratory analysis that involves extracting a blood sample from a vein. The extraction during a blood test uses a needle in the arm, or by using a fingerprick. General blood tests are pretty common and are sometimes a natural part of the routine check-up or medical […]
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