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Speech and language therapy (SLT)—delivered over 4–5 days weekly for up to 50 hours in total—yields the greatest overall language, functional communication, and auditory comprehension gains for patients with stroke-related aphasia, according to data from the RELEASE* study.

A small study presented at RSNA 2021 has suggested that the use of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine contraceptive devices (LNG-IUDs) may affect background parenchymal enhancement (BPE).

Postmenopausal women with low bone mass are encouraged to participate in bone-loading exercises and maintain adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D (CaD), while the addition of risedronate along with CaD can significantly improve BMD, particularly at the spine — such are the key messages of a recent study.

A quick, objective testing kit for daily self-assessment of olfactory and gustatory function can effectively measure smell and taste losses associated with COVID-19, as shown in a study.

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) leads to fewer adverse outcomes and lower 30-day mortality than interventional radiologist-guided gastrostomy (IRG), according to a study.

Local control of recurrent soft-tissue sarcoma (STS) remains a challenge, according to a recent study, noting that reoperation and reirradiation can cause debilitating complications affecting function and quality of life.