Smoking hurts rotator cuff repair outcomes study says
A study presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons meeting links smoking to poorer results after rotator cuff tear surgery. Researchers from Indianapolis and Durham studied 235 patients, with 84 percent of nonsmokers improving versus 35 percent of smokers, and noted more pain among smokers.
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ReplayTV 2020 set top offers cheaper price and bigger drive
A Dallas Morning News reviewer touts ReplayTV 2020 as a better buy than earlier models and TiVo. The $599 unit includes a larger standard hard drive, new ReplayZones categories, and easier setup with automatic recording options.
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Pfizer develops inhalable Viagra with faster onset
New Scientist reports Pfizer is testing an inhalable erectile drug that may act quicker than tablets. Trials in dogs and humans showed faster onset of action, potentially reducing the usual hour wait for effects. Philadelphia Inquirer
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Colorado Springs survivor marks 50th birthday after ovarian cancer
Dusty Matthews survived a severe truck incident at age 10 and later faced ovarian cancer. Doctors describe ovarian cancer as a silent killer with vague symptoms and no simple screening. Matthews celebrated her 50th on Feb 19 with friends and music, reflecting on life after cancer and the chance to dance again.
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Silent killer ovarian cancer raises early detection concerns
Mayo Clinic Health Source notes ovarian cancer often shows few early symptoms such as abdominal swelling and bloating and stresses self awareness and medical checkups. Risk factors include family history infertility late childbirth and early menstruation while birth control pills and breastfeeding may lower risk. About one in seventy will develop ovarian cancer in a lifetime with around 23 100 new cases anticipated.
End of workout abs and hamstring flexibility tips
The piece weighs in on when to train abs, arguing for finishing sets at workout end to preserve torso posture. It also explains hamstring and quad tests and cautions gradual, pain-free stretching to reduce injury risk, plus shoe advice for aerobics and bench exercises for back and legs.
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