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Non Invasive Treatment

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health5 months ago

Battling Cancer: The Fight Against Insurance Barriers

A man with advanced colorectal cancer faced insurance denials for a promising non-invasive treatment called Histotripsy, which could extend his life and improve quality of life. Despite evidence of its safety and effectiveness, many insurers consider it experimental, leading to delays and financial burdens. The case highlights ongoing challenges in accessing innovative cancer treatments due to insurance policies, even as medical professionals advocate for broader acceptance and use of such therapies.

health2 years ago

The Link Between Fatigue, Vitamin D, and Long COVID.

Researchers from Newcastle University found that people with post-Covid fatigue have underactivity in three specific areas of the nervous system, leading to fatigue. Muscle abnormalities were also found, making muscle fibers more easily fatigued after exercise. The team will begin testing a non-invasive treatment involving small electrical currents to the vagus nerve to improve symptoms of fatigue.