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The impact of myofascial dysfunction on chronic pain: Q&A with Dr. Gillian Lauder and Nicholas West
Ongoing chronic pain can lead to poor sleep and concentration, reduced mobility that limits physical activity, and social withdrawal that takes a toll on mental health. When factors that play a role in causing pain are unexplained, pediatric patients may live with unresolved pain and difficulty finding a clear diagnosis — known in medicine as…
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Research holds out hope for improved Rett syndrome treatment
October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to foster understanding about this complex neurological disorder that impacts mostly females — one in 10,000 births globally. Rett syndrome affects multiple organ systems and can lead to severe impairments that disrupt key aspects of an individual’s life. “This condition is rare, but it places a heavy burden…
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Mind-body connection: How to manage the physical manifestations of back-to-school stress
Returning to school after the summer break can be a source of mixed feelings. Children and adolescents know the shift means more than getting the brand-new backpack or colourful binders they asked for. While they could be going back to the same school, they might have new teachers and classmates; be exposed to more complex…
