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Since the diagnosis of AS is sometimes subtle, some people are not correctly diagnosed for many years. Medical History A person with AS often first sees their primary care healthcare provider or family medical professional with a complaint about pain, usually in the back or upper buttock. Features of AS include: Age younger than 40Pain persisting for three or more monthsThe pain improves with exercisePain worsens with rest, especially at nightThe pain significantly improves after taking a ​non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID), such as ibuprofen...

The latest, and final, version played out on Saturday, when Georgia Southern rallied for an improbable 45-42 win in Lincoln, scoring the winning points with 36 seconds left. It was the 22nd one-score loss of Frost’s four-plus-year tenure at his alma mater. The lights were then finally flipped on in the Nebraska Football Theater and Frost was shown the door. MORE: Best candidates for Nebraska | Where Alberts must look...

People who experience Bell’s palsy often head to the emergency room because they think they’re having a stroke. The condition normally affects only one side of the face. People who suffer from Bell’s palsy may complain of a facial droop and pain or discomfort, and often notice symptoms in their eyes. Eye-Related Symptoms Bell’s palsy can affect the muscles around the eye and the eyelid, sometimes preventing the eye from blinking properly....

Legendary video game creator Hidetaka Miyazaki drew from a number of sources when he created his Dark Souls games, including the “Choose Your Own Adventure” books he enjoyed as a child. However, he was also heavily inspired by the story, art, and mood of Berserk, making it essential for any FromSoftware fan. RELATED: 10 Anime Where the Villain Wins A Brief History of Berserk Berserk was conceived, written, and illustrated by Kentaro Miura, who authored the manga from 1989 until his death in 2021....

How Beta Blockers Lower Blood Pressure Beta-blockers work by blocking the effect of epinephrine (adrenaline) on the tissues—specifically, by blocking the “beta receptors” that bind epinephrine. Among other things, blocking the beta receptors slows the heart rate, reduces the force of contraction of the heart muscle, reduces the amount of oxygen the heart muscle needs to do its work, reduces stress on the vascular system, and tends to lower the blood pressure....

The two political opponents both held town hall events on Thursday night. Biden announced his first after Trump pulled out of the second presidential debate because organizers had shifted the in-person event to a virtual format. The president then scheduled his own town hall to run at the same time as Biden’s. Bette Midler, who has not relented on her attacks on Trump in the lead up to election day had a lot to say about the president’s performance last night....

RealClearPolitics (RCP) has continued to average several nationally conducted polls to show the margin between the two candidates. As the November election nears, Biden’s lead has moved up and down, with large leads coming in mid-June, but decreased in September. According to RCP, one of Biden’s largest average lead over Trump came on June 24 by 10.2 points. In one poll from June conducted by CNBC, 47 percent of respondents sided with Biden, while 38 said they’d vote for Trump, giving the former vice president a nine-point lead....

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell informed all the clubs of his decision earlier today, after speaking with the Bills, the Bengals and NFL Players Association leadership. Bills safety Hamlin, 24, is making some progress in his recovery, but remains in the ICU at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, with football fans across the country hoping that he will make a full recovery after his collapse. With the game not being played, this means there are a number of possible scenarios for the playoffs to be considered, with “inequities” in games played to be considered with the Bills and Bengals looking to continue into the postseason....

This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatment of blepharitis. You’ll also learn about home remedies, over-the-counter (OTC) treatments, and prescription medications that treat chronic eyelid inflammation. Blepharitis Symptoms Common symptoms of blepharitis include: Burning, stinging, or watery eyes Dandruff-like flakes on eyelids and eyelashes Dry eyes Eyelid swelling or thickening Feeling like there is something in your eye Red, irritated eyelids Tears that are foamy or have bubbles in them Waking up with crusty eyelids or eyelashes...

This article will discuss how Burkitt lymphoma is diagnosed, including physical examination, lab tests, imaging, and differential diagnosis. Physical Examination Tumors seen in Burkitt lymphoma can double in size in as little as 25 hours. With a visible tumor, the rapid growth will usually prompt a person to visit their doctor. A rapidly growing tumor that’s not visible outside the body may also start to cause symptoms that prompt a doctor’s visit....

The reveal trailer for Modern Warfare 2 showcased many important set pieces and basic plot elements for the game’s story, with many fans noting significant similarities to the original trilogy. From what can be inferred from the trailer, as well as the Summer Game fest footage, it appears that a bold blend of the best parts of both the original Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2 have been employed for the upcoming title....

These aren’t very long or repetitive, but rather short and enjoyable. Players who haven’t finished them yet can do so at any time and earn up to $840,000. This article guides them on how to do these missions successfully in GTA Online. GTA Online moneymaking guide for beginners in 2022 Stone Hatchet Challenge (upto $300,000) Maude Eccles, a GTA 5 Story Mode character who handed Trevor some bounties (Bail Bonds) to catch, will send an email to players and offer similar bounty missions....

“I full-on stopped birth control and crossed my fingers,” Murphy told Verywell. She wasn’t trying to get pregnant. After a decade of relying on contraceptives like the pill and NuvaRing, she was fed up with the side effects of hormonal birth control. “I felt out of sorts and I didn’t feel right in my body,” Murphy said. “It took years for me to put two and two together and realize it was the hormones I was putting in my body every single day, even when I wasn’t having sex....

Corden claims to have seen some of Avowed’s pre-alpha gameplay last year, and in the process, he supposedly identified muskets as one of the core weapon categories. Obsidian Entertainment has yet to confirm any broad strokes of Avowed’s gameplay, let alone whether there are guns in Avowed or not, but Corden’s reputation makes the leak seem plausible. If Avowed really does stock some early firearms, then it might land in a great sweet spot as a fantasy RPG....

This article discusses the typical steps and tests involved in diagnosing axSpA. Types of axSpA There are two main types of axSpA: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS): A form of arthritis that causes chronic spine inflammation and pain in the back and hips. Imaging tests are able to detect damage to bones and/or joints caused by AS. Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA): This diagnosis is given when a person has ankylosing spondylitis symptoms but no damage to bones or joints is detected on imaging tests, such as MRIs or X-rays....

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....

For Black women—who have higher rates of treatment-resistant triple-negative cancer, BRCA gene mutations, and the HR+/HER2- subtype—individualized targeted therapies have become integral in treatment regimens. As researchers learn more about changes in cells that cause cancer, they’ve been able to develop new types of drugs that specifically target these changes. These therapies can be expensive and require routine follow-up. This article will discuss the most commonly used breast cancer treatments—with insights into treatments most commonly used for Black women—as well as the financial burdens of healthcare costs and the importance of follow-up care after getting a mammogram....

So far, no other details about gameplay are known besides the fact that the eponymous protagonist will again wield a flashlight and a revolver, as revealed in a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Ilkka Villi in motion-capture performance. But one interesting point to note is whether Alan Wake 2 will feature Remedy’s compulsive obligation to include live-action performances. If it does, it will be interesting to see what capacity they are implemented in, and if the sequel benefits from having them or not....

Nowadays, mixed martial artists leaving the cage to fight their boxing counterparts in a squared circle is common practice. In recent months, several boxing cards have featured crossover bouts with a combination of MMA fighters, boxers and YouTube celebrities (they somehow found themselves in the middle of this circus). Naturally, an obvious question arose out of these exhibitions: Which sport is superior, boxing or MMA? After all, that’s kind of the main point of doing crossover bouts in the first place (aside from millions of dollars to be made)....