How long will my liver transplant last? Liver transplant can have excellent outcomes. Recipients have been known to live a normal life over 30 years after the operation. According to the most recent year computed UNOS/OPTN (2004) national average one-year graft survival at 83%, and patient survival at 87% for patients receiving a deceased donor liver and 92% for those transplanted with an organ from a living donor. Five-year ... Xem chi tiết
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A Few Bad Seeds: Using Brain Fluid to Grow Clumps in Brain Cells
It’s like gardening gone wrong: scientists can sprinkle Huntington’s protein on the outside of laboratory-grown brain cells and make sticky, potentially harmful protein clumps grow inside the cells. Now, new research showing that human brain fluid does the same thing could help us monitor Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s disease is caused by a genetic mutation that makes the Huntington’s protein extra-long. Just like an ... Xem chi tiết
The Unexpected Benefits of Vitamin D Shots
Vitamin D shots are a method of vitamin supplementation with the goal of increasing the levels of vitamin D in the body. Vitamin D is important for many functions in the body, including bone health, immune function, and muscle function. Many people who do not get enough sun exposure, such as those living in the Northern Hemisphere (during wintertime), and those who have certain medical conditions may benefit from getting ... Xem chi tiết
Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen: What to Take When
Should I Take Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen? Reeder says determining which pain reliever to take is a matter of finding what works best for you. However, here are soft recommendations for common health ailments: Headache, common cold or fever. This is a personal preference. Some feel acetaminophen works better for them, whereas others find ibuprofen better relieves a headache. Muscle ache or pulled/strained muscle. Ibuprofen ... Xem chi tiết
How to find Garlic in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Garlic is an important cooking ingredient in Disney Dreamlight Valley, so here’s exactly how you can get it in the game, and what recipes it’s used in. Disney Dreamlight Valley has quickly become one of the most beloved cozy games on the market since its release in 2022. Now the adorable life-sim has finally left early access and received several exciting content updates for players to enjoy. There’s a lot to do around the ... Xem chi tiết