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A new method combining a simple blood test for an Alzheimer’s protein (p-tau217) with a week of at-home digital brain games can more accurately predict which healthy older adults are at the highest risk for memory decline. This two-part screening could help doctors identify people who need early intervention long before serious symptoms appear.
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A major review of 31 studies found that using targeted numbing techniques (regional analgesia) during heart surgery on children can reduce their need for strong opioid painkillers and help them recover faster by getting off the breathing machine sooner. However, the researchers caution that the quality of the evidence is still low, so these benefits need to be confirmed with more precise studies.
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For teens with long-lasting chronic pain, the study found that how much the pain disrupts their daily life (like school or activities) is a stronger predictor of future painkiller use than just having catastrophic, fearful thoughts about the pain. This means treatments focusing on improving function may be just as important as managing negative thoughts.
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