Infra-red LLLT (830 nm) applied after inguinal-hernia surgery was effective in preventing the formation of keloids.

PMID:  Photomed Laser Surg. 2010 Jun ;28(3):417-22. PMID: 19821701 Abstract Title:  Effects of low-level laser therapy on pain and scar formation after inguinal herniation surgery: a randomized controlled single-blind study. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of an infrared GaAlAs laser operating with a wavelength of 830 nm in … Read more

‘Emergency’ or Not, Covid Is Still Killing People. Here’s What Doctors Advise to Stay Safe.

With around 20,000 people dying of covid in the United States since the start of October, and tens of thousands more abroad, the covid pandemic clearly isn’t over. However, the crisis response is, since the World Health Organization and the Biden administration ended their declared health emergencies last year. Let’s not confuse the terms “pandemic” … Read more

Review strengthens evidence that repetitive head impacts can cause CTE

During the past 17 years, there has been a remarkable increase in scientific research concerning chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) with researchers at the BU CTE Center at the forefront. While some sports organizations like the National Hockey League and World Rugby still claim their sports do not cause CTE, a new review of the evidence … Read more

Traditional workouts reimagined as Flux Training – Science of Running

Mile repeats. The 20 minute tempo. Hill repeats. 400m repeats. Cruise Intervals. In this episode, we take on some of the traditional workouts for distance running, and re-imagine them as flux training. Steve & Jon Check out the Scholar Program The Scholar Program is our one-stop-shop for all things coaches education. It has 20+ courses … Read more

Donald Trump wins landslide in Iowa with Ron DeSantis a distant second

[ad_1] Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Donald Trump won the Iowa caucuses in a landslide on Monday, giving the former president his first victory in the contest for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination and solidifying his status as the race’s … Read more