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Morning Ankle Failure: When 'Foot Drop' Mimics a Stroke

Morning Ankle Failure: When 'Foot Drop' Mimics a Stroke

If you wake up, step out of bed, and suddenly find your ankle giving out—making it nearly impossible to plant your foot firmly on the ground—you may...
Before Buying Myopia-Control Lenses, Identify the Root Cause of a Child's Declining Vision

Before Buying Myopia-Control Lenses, Identify the Root Cause of a Child's Declining Vision

When a child suddenly complains that distant letters look blurry, many parents assume myopia has set in. It is common to skip the medical clinic and...
Expanded Health Insurance Coverage Lowers Barrier to Care for Rare Heart and Kidney Disorder

Expanded Health Insurance Coverage Lowers Barrier to Care for Rare Heart and Kidney Disorder

Patients suffering from light-chain amyloidosis, a rare and debilitating blood disorder that causes abnormal proteins...
Missing Morning Erections? Why Damaged Vessels and Thickened Blood May Be to Blame

Missing Morning Erections? Why Damaged Vessels and Thickened Blood May Be to Blame

A healthy erection is ultimately a reflection of robust blood quality and optimal vascular health.
“Truly Scary ‘Neurotropic’ Viruses”…Even After Recovery, Deep Scars on the Brain

“Truly Scary ‘Neurotropic’ Viruses”…Even After Recovery, Deep Scars on the Brain

The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but the scars left by the virus are severe. Research has shown that infection with...