Many people think of the biceps only further down the arm and into the elbow joint, but in fact, the muscle, and more specifically the biceps tendon, also have important roles in the function of the shoulder joint. Biceps tendon problems can be seen in isolation, or as part of problems with the rotator cuff in the shoulder. The Biceps Tendon A tendon is a structure that connects muscle to bone, and the biceps are connected by tendons at both the elbow and shoulder joints....

Permissive Hypertension Ischemic stroke is caused by a blockage in a blood vessel. Blood needs to be able to flow through to deliver oxygen and also remove toxic by-products from the brain. When this cannot occur due to blockage, as many as 1.9 million cells of brain tissue can die each minute. Part of the primary treatment goal for ischemic stroke is to encourage blood to flow through a tighter space....

Russians protesting President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine face tough measures and even jail time. A new law passed on Thursday allows less space for domestic critics, expanding the country’s “foreign agents” law and cracking down on free expression and protests. The law, which rights groups say is a tool to suppress dissent, was adopted in July 2022 but was delayed. Under the new law, almost any person or entity, regardless of nationality or location, who engages in activism or expresses opinions on Russian policies, can be considered “a foreign agent,” as long as authorities say they are under “foreign influence....

The animated film, which is released in theaters on Friday, June 17, follows astronaut Buzz Lightyear as he goes on a mission to get him and his crew home after they are marooned on a planet 4.2 million light-years away from Earth. Here’s how this new film connects to Pixar’s iconic Toy Story films. How Does Lightyear Connect to Toy Story? The connection between Lightyear and Toy Story is explained at the beginning of the new film with a title card....

If a narcissist ignores your no-contact rule and starts reaching out to you again, consider blocking their number, their e-mail, and their social media profiles. [1] X Trustworthy Source HelpGuide Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, evidence-based mental health and wellness resources. Go to source If you do block them, you don’t owe them an explanation. If you want to, however, you can send a note saying something like, “Since we’re going no-contact, I’m going to be blocking you....

This news followed a December 11 emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. This vaccine is authorized for people ages 16 and older. On November 17, Moderna reported the results of a Phase 3 vaccine trial against coronavirus. It said its vaccine is 94.5% effective. Eight days earlier, Pfizer and BioNTech had announced that their vaccine was 90% effective. The effectiveness was updated to 95% after more Phase 3 trial data was analyzed....

The 2020 version is directed by Nia DaCosta, stars Yahya Abdul-Matten II and Teyonah Parri, and looks to pick up with the basic premise of director Bernard Rose’s original: There’s a local urban legend that Chicago’s Cabrini-Green Homes are haunted by a murderous spirit called “Candyman,” who appears if you say his name five times while looking in a mirror. In honor of the new trailer’s debut, we decided to take a close look at the preview and see how it compares to the trailer for the 1992 version of Candyman....

Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, and an investor in Tesla and Twitter, believes that Musk’s $44 billion purchase of Twitter will ultimately benefit the company and its users, amid concerns about how the world’s richest man will oversee the social media site. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Gerber said that Musk decided to purchase Twitter as he only gets involved with projects he feels are “critically important” for society and humanity, and the Tesla and SpaceX CEO will be successful in his bid to revamp the social network....

If you have been dealing with the effects of this condition, the process of finding the treatment plan that controls your symptoms can feel frustrating at times because it’s hard to predict which of the available therapies will work best for you, Additional novel treatments are under investigation, and these developments may help you manage your condition. This article will discuss currently available therapies that are used to manage the symptoms of EG/EoD....

So how did the Jazz end up with a 112-109 win by the time the final buzzer sounded? Well, a 45-point outburst from Donovan Mitchell definitely helped. But as Jazz coach Quin Snyder noted during his postgame media availability, Utah’s defense kept the team alive when its offense was sputtering. “I thought we settled in. I thought Donovan settled in. As much as anything, I thought we threw ourselves into the defensive end,” Snyder said....

With the Falcons coming back to steal a much-needed 20-17 home victory over their archrival division leaders, Atlanta (8-5) got within one game of New Orleans (9-4) with the teams headed for a bigger rematch in two weeks. PLAYOFF PICTURE: Where all teams stand after Week 14 opener The Falcons not only improved their chances to repeat in the South, but the win also was a strike against the conference’s wild-card contenders behind and ahead of them in the standings....

Here are the key issues: Natural immunity. By pushing vaccine mandates, Dr. Fauci ignores naturally acquired immunity among the COVID-recovered, of which there are more than 45 million in the United States. Mounting evidence indicates that natural immunity is stronger and longer lasting than vaccine-induced immunity. [Eds.: Long-term trends are still unclear. A recent study reached the opposite conclusion, but was criticized by an author of this op-ed.] In a study from Israel, the vaccinated were 27 times more likely to get symptomatic COVID than the unvaccinated who had recovered from a prior infection....

When it comes to treating gallstones, there are generally three options—a “watch and wait” approach if there are no symptoms, procedures to remove the gallbladder and/or destroy the stones, or medication to break up the gallstones. Treating other gallbladder or bile duct problems, such as a stone that is lodged in the common bile duct, may require a more specialized procedure called an ERCP. This article discusses the types of treatment available for gallbladder disease, including surgeries, procedures, and medication....

Background In 1960, there were many states that had laws (usually passed sometime during the late 1800s) that restricted the advertising and sale of contraceptives. Some states, like Connecticut and Massachusetts, prohibited birth control use altogether. In fact, in the state of Connecticut, the use of contraception was punishable by a $50 fine and/or up-to one year in prison. The law banned the use of “any drug, medicinal article or instrument for the purpose of preventing conception....

Other mainstays of therapy are avoiding injury and promptly treating the bleeding episodes that do occur. Serious bleeding complications may require specific intervention to reduce the risk of harmful effects to your health, such as bleeding into the joints, which can lead to arthritis. This article will review the lifestyle management strategies and treatment options for hemophilia B. Home Remedies and Lifestyle There is no cure for hemophilia B, but it’s possible for you and your family to learn how to prevent injury and administer your own clotting factor treatments at home....

If these glands become underactive, they cannot make enough parathyroid hormone to balance out the calcium and phosphorus in your body. The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms of the condition and normalize calcium and phosphorus. But before any treatment can be recommended, a proper diagnosis needs to be made. This article will discuss how hypoparathyroidism is diagnosed, including recognizing the signs and symptoms, physical examination, lab work, imaging, and ruling out other conditions that cause similar symptoms....

A main component of the sanction package against the club is a contract freeze, with the club currently not allowed sign new players, sell current players, or sign anyone on the squad to a new deal. This leaves the entire squad in a state of confusion, with all players essentially stuck at the club. Obviously, there are plenty of paths this saga can take, including a sale of the club, a lifting or lightening of the sanctions, or other government action....

The hepatitis B virus causes hepatitis B, a form of liver infection. There are many ways the virus can be transmitted, including the following. Sexual Contact Having unprotected sex with someone who is infected is the single most common way hepatitis B is transmitted in the U.S. and in other developed countries. Almost two-thirds of hepatitis B infections in the U.S. are spread through some form of sexual contact. In addition to blood, the virus has been found in semen and in vaginal fluids....