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A large study found that sleep disturbance is linked to a faster decline in a key Alzheimer’s-related protein in the brain’s fluid. This suggests that poor sleep may actively speed up the early biological processes of Alzheimer’s disease, not just be a symptom.
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A study of over 6,700 patients found that older women undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy for endometriosis had lower odds of major complications, despite the surgery taking longer. This challenges the assumption that older age always leads to worse surgical outcomes and suggests patient selection or biological factors may play a role.
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A national study on pain relief after day-case surgery found that nearly 1 in 5 patients sought extra help from community doctors after discharge, highlighting a significant burden on primary care. While most patients were satisfied, many were still taking opioid painkillers a week after surgery, pointing to a need for better post-discharge support systems.
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