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Having Your #Appendix Removed Could Lower Your Risk Of #Parkinson’s Disease By 20%
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Having Your #Appendix Removed Could Lower Your Risk Of #Parkinson’s Disease By 20%

It may be painful, but there could be an unusual upside to appendicitis: Those who have had their appendix removed are 20% less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, according to a new analysis of more than 1 million people in Sweden. The tiny organ, which is attached to and opens into the lower end of the large intestine, may contribute to this brain disorder that affects nearly a million Americans, the researchers say. Their study was published Wednesday in the journal Science Translational Medicine. “Parkinson’s disease is multisystem disorder,” said Viviane Labrie, senior author of the study and an assistant professor at the Van Andel Research Institute in Michigan. “And so there’s likely to be many sites of origin in terms of where Parkinson’s disease starts, the [gastrointesti...
Surgeon Who Fixed Princess Eugenie’s Spine Gets Invite To Her Wedding
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Surgeon Who Fixed Princess Eugenie’s Spine Gets Invite To Her Wedding

An invitation to a royal wedding is always a coveted invite. For one surgeon in the U.K., it’s also a “thank you” for a job well done 14 years ago. That was when orthopedic spinal surgeon Jan Lehovsky from the Royal National Orthopedic Hospital (RNOH) in Stanmore performed corrective surgery on Princess Eugenie. Now 28 years old, the princess is marrying her longtime partner Jack Brooksbank on Oct. 12 and she has extended invitations to her surgeon and others from his team. Princess Eugenie was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 12. Scoliosis causes the spine to curve or twist to one side, resulting in uneven posture. If left untreated, it leads to back pain, fatigue and pain to the nerves and joints. In an article on the RNOH charity website, Princess Eugenie shared her warm memorie...
Parents Spot An Odd Detail About Daughter’s Smile Before She’s Rushed Into Surgery Immediately
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Parents Spot An Odd Detail About Daughter’s Smile Before She’s Rushed Into Surgery Immediately

Ask any parent, and they’ll tell you that one of the most precious sights in the world is seeing their child smile. But what happens when instead of bringing happiness, a child’s smile causes fear and panic for everyone in the room? When one Scottish couple noticed something strange about their young daughter’s smile, they dropped everything and rushed her to the hospital. This quick thinking may have actually saved the little girl’s life! Megan Evans was a normal seven-year-old girl to parents Jason Evans and Charlene McCann. Described as a “wee diva” by her mother, Megan was a lover of gymnastics, cheerleading, and the dramatic arts. But during a children’s Halloween party in 2017, Megan and her parents’ lives were turned upside down. As Megan was enjoying the festivities with her...