There are many little health checks people can do at home ― from checking your pulse to breast self-exams. But one that might be less familiar is the thumb test. Bymuratdeniz / Getty Images It’s a relatively simple maneuver, but it has the potential to reveal clues about a possible heart issue. So what exactly does the “thumb test” entail, …
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He noted that imaging is the gold standard for diagnosing aneurysms, and there are medical guidelines that recommend testing based on assessment of certain risk factors. “If someone with a positive thumb test also has features suggestive of Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos, or a family history of aneurysm or dissection, they should discuss it with a physician who may recommend formal …
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Summary: New research reveals that primates with longer thumbs tend to have larger brains, suggesting that manual dexterity and brain evolution developed together. The study analyzed 94 living and extinct primate species and found a consistent link between thumb length and brain size. Surprisingly, the growth was tied to the neocortex — the region linked to higher thinking — rather …
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The Mets placed catcher Francisco Alvarez on the 10-day injured list earlier today with a right thumb UCL sprain, announcing that he will be evaluated again in 10 to 14 days. Manager Carlos Mendoza later provided more information to reporters, including Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Alvarez will require surgery at some point but the Mets are going to see if …
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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers quarterback Jordan Love tore a ligament in his left, non-throwing thumb, a league source said, and will have surgery Tuesday. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday morning that Love will have a “relatively quick recovery” from the procedure, and general manager Brian Gutekunst said the quarterback should meet the team in Indianapolis Wednesday ahead of …
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GREEN BAY – Packers QB Jordan Love will be sidelined until next week due to a procedure he’s having on his injured left thumb. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the news Tuesday morning, saying it’s a ligament injury to his non-throwing hand and he’s hopeful Love will be back at practice sometime next week. Head Coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Love …
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