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Spoon-shaped nails and a swollen, smooth tongue are unusual signs of iron deficiency. Learn more about the other odd signs of low iron levels.

7 Weird Signs of Iron Deficiency

Whether dialysis is the best option for kidney failure and, if so, when to start, may deserve more careful consideration, according to a new study. For older adults who were not healthy enough for a kidney transplant, starting dialysis when their kidney function fell below a certain threshold — rather than waiting — afforded them roughly one more week of life, Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues found.

For some older adults with kidney failure, dialysis may not be the best option

While dialysis can lengthen the lifespan of patients with kidney failure, it may also reduce the number of days they spend in their homes, according to a new study by Stanford Medicine. The researchers examined US Department of Veterans Affairs health records for more than 20,000 seniors who had chronic...

Dialysis may reduce days at home for patients with kidney failure, study finds

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Some seniors with end-stage kidney failure who are too sick for a transplant probably should skip dialysis because the health trade-offs aren't worth it, a new study says.

Dialysis not always best choice for seniors with end-stage kidney failure

Fatigue, feeling dizzy or out of breath, and headaches are some of the most common signs of anemia, a blood disorder in which the body lacks sufficient levels of red blood cells.

12 Most Common Symptoms of Iron-Deficiency Anemia

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(MA) Meet Gibson Band, a pocket-sized pup with a huge heart full of love. This 4-year-old Chihuahua grew up as an owned pup in a loving home. Unfortunately, Gibson's owners recently went through some unexpected life changes, and as such were no longer able to provide him with the care and love he needed. Now, Gibson is living safely with a foster family found through Great Dog Rescue New England. Despite loving his foster family, Gibson hopes he will not have to wait very long before he can make his final move to a furever home!

Tiny 8-Pound Chihuahua Searching For Love After Owner Forced To Surrender

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Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MDMedically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MDHeart failure (HF) is a condition that occurs when there is a problem with the structure or function of your heart. This makes it difficult for your heart to pump blood throughout the body effectively. If you have heart failure, either your heart's lower chambers don't fill up efficiently with blood, or the heart is too weak to pump blood effectively to the rest of the body. However, the stage of heart failure you're in will dictate the severity of your symptoms. There are two complementary classification systems that...

The Stages of Congestive Heart Failure

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Different blood tests, including a complete blood count (CBC), iron test, or B12 test, can help diagnose anemia, which can have different causes. Anemia occurs when there are not enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood to transport oxygen to cells. A CBC can reveal if a...

Anemia blood test: Types and results explained

Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here's a list with more signs to watch for.

10 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar

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Patients experienced a significant reduction in pain, improved their quality of life, and even showed signs of cartilage regrowth.

Stem cell shot reverses osteoarthritis, repairs knee cartilage, cuts pain by 58%

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Hamish Graham was diagnosed with leukemia at age 23 after experiencing what he thought were symptoms of a migraine. He wasn’t diagnosed with the blood cancer until he got a blood test after feeling incredibly fatigued during a walk with his mom and grandmother. Leukemia is different from other...

23-Year-Old Working at Movie Theatre Dismissed His Weight Loss & Dizziness As Migraines, Turned Out To Be Leukemia

An abnormal buildup of fat in the liver, referred to as fatty liver disease, was found to be common in a small group of children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), regardless of their disease type or severity. Patient-derived liver cells confirmed that such accumulation was a result of...

Fatty liver disease may be common complication of SMA: Small study

IgA nephropathy is a type of kidney disease that can contribute to long-term health complications. Early treatment and detection can help reduce your risk for complications. Your kidneys play a vital role in your overall health. They work to detoxify your body but also regulate internal fluid balance and influence red blood cell production, among many other functions.

Complications of IgA Nephropathy

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

You’ve probably already heard of the ‘gut-brain axis’. It’s the biochemical signaling pathway between the gastrointestinal tract and your central nervous system, which has already been associated with bowel disease and dementia, as well as GERD and chronic headaches. It’s also why a good night’s sleep...

7 GI conditions linked with brain aneurysm

FOR APPOINTMENTS CALL: (956) 362-ENDO (3636) Fatty liver, also known as Steatotic Liver Disease, refers to the deposit of fat particles within the liver that in some patients may cause chronic inflammation and if not corrected even lead to liver cirrhosis. It is present in roughly one out of every three individuals and now represents the most common indication for liver transplantation in women and patients over the age of 65, however, often remains undiagnosed. Risk factors for the development of fatty liver are metabolic diseases such as pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, obesity, and hypertension.

FATTY LIVER AND CIRRHOSIS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

A retrospective, single-center cohort study utilized liver ultrasound, serum collection, and proteome analysis to draw associations between spinal motor neuron (SMN) protein depletion and heightened risk for fatty liver disease in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) may be at a higher risk for...

SMN Depletion May Increase Risk of Liver Damage, Fatty Liver in SMA

A complete blood count, chemistry profile, immunoglobulin test, and light chain assay are among the important blood tests doctors use to help diagnose multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells that your bone marrow produces. Doctors can help diagnose multiple myeloma using...

How Do Blood Tests Help in Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis?

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There’s a severe kidney shortage. Should donors be compensated?

Martinez Majors, Sr. of Alexandria Virginia, 65, had no idea his kidneys were failing. Then, three years ago, a severe case of edema landed him in...

There’s a severe kidney shortage. Should donors be compensated?

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