World
This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later the rules changed
Jehovah's Witness leaders relaxed strict rules on blood transfusions, but the change came 23 days too late for Isaac Valdez.
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World
Israel restricting treatment for 1,100 child amputees in Gaza: NGO
Israeli restrictions on travel and medical evacuations prevent children in Gaza from being treated abroad.
Sports
Lancashire treatment of Anderson disrespectful - Broad
Lancashire have been "pretty disrespectful" in their treatment of legendary bowler James Anderson, says his long-time England bowler partner Stuart Broad.
Health
Breakthrough PTSD treatment achieves 68% remission rate in clinical trial
A newly FDA-cleared PTSD treatment uses personalized brain mapping and magnetic stimulation to target abnormal brain activity, with a clinical trial reporting a 52% reduction in symptoms and 68% remission. Researchers believe the technology could transform PTSD care and pave the way for more precise treatments for other mental health conditions.
Science
A simple 15-minute treatment could help patients avoid carpal tunnel surgery
A simple, steroid-free procedure could offer lasting relief for people struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome, potentially helping them avoid surgery. In a clinical trial involving 63 patients, researchers found that ultrasound-guided hydrodissection, which uses fluid to free a compressed nerve in the wrist, provided longer-lasting improvements in pain, numbness, and hand function than traditional steroid injections.
World
Pope Leo needs no further treatment after cancer surgery, doctors say
The 71-year-old leader of the Catholic Church has had the lower lobe of his right lung removed in surgery.
Science
New knee arthritis treatment delivers lasting pain relief without surgery
A promising new treatment for knee arthritis uses tiny, dissolvable particles to block abnormal blood vessels, easing inflammation and pain without joint replacement surgery. In a study of 194 patients, 80% experienced clinically meaningful pain relief lasting at least 12 months.
Science
One CRISPR treatment cut “bad” cholesterol in half for a full year
A single dose of an experimental CRISPR therapy cut LDL cholesterol and triglycerides by about half in patients with difficult-to-treat lipid disorders. The reductions were still present one year later, with the highest dose lowering LDL by 52.5% and triglycerides by 47.8%.
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Politics
Contrasting treatment of Israel and Palestine on display at the UN
Israel’s Prime Minister addressed the UN General Assembly in person, despite having an ICC arrest warrant.
Science
This emerging treatment could help people avoid knee replacement surgery
A minimally invasive procedure called genicular artery embolization could offer a new middle ground between conservative treatments and knee replacement for osteoarthritis. By blocking tiny blood vessels associated with inflammation, GAE can significantly reduce pain, with some patients reporting little or no pain afterward. Studies suggest the benefits may last two to four years in people who respond well.