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But what is most exciting is that treatment with routine surgery may improve both the hearing and possibly reduce the risk of dementia," said Justin S. Golub, MD, MS, corresponding author on the paper ...

Choosing to fix the patch with glue or a self-sticking patch compared to using stitches, tacks, or staples may make little to no difference to the risk of long-term pain and the hernia coming back.

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