CARRIE DECKER, ND Much to their dismay, as some patients progress through midlife, the troublesome pustules, papules, and facial redness once thought confined to puberty can resurface. Unfortunately, even though these facial changes may appear similar to acne, if these annoying symptoms first appear in midlife, the diagnosis is most likely to be rosacea. Unlike
Month: May 2022
A new androgen biosynthesis inhibitor drug improved progression-free survival in prostate cancer but did not improve overall survival compared to current therapies, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The findings are a testament to how far prostate cancer treatment has come, according to Maha Hussain, MD, the Genevieve E. Teuton
May 31, 2022 – Coffee lovers, rejoice. Your morning ritual may lead to a longer life, and a spoonful of sugar could sweeten the deal, based on a recent study. Among more than 170,000 people in the U.K., those who drank about two to four cups of coffee a day, with or without sugar, had
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization to AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 antibody drug Evusheld on Dec. 8, 2021. Infectious disease physician Patrick Jackson of the University of Virginia explains how it works, who’s eligible and why some patients are having difficulties accessing it. 1. What is Evusheld, and how does it work? Evusheld
With a $3 million gift from Elisa and Marc Stad, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals have launched the Stad Center for Pediatric Pain, Palliative & Integrative Medicine – one of the most innovative and comprehensive programs of its kind in the nation. Marc Stad, founder and managing partner at Dragoneer Investment Group, and Elisa Stad, a
For years, physicians around the world have watched as strain after strain of the deadly bacteria mycobacterium tuberculosis evolves resistance to drugs. A new method of analyzing whole genome sequences of TB, applied to a massive set of strains of the bacteria collected from clinics around the world, has revealed 39 new genes associated with
How to Tie Surgical Knots and Suture Tying – The Definitive Guide I will go over all major techniques (one-handed suture tying, two-handed, and instrument tying) with both Right and Left handed variations. Part 1: Background information and two-handed tying Part 2: One-handed tying Part 3: Instrument ties Part 4: Advanced technique – surgical knot
Test tubes labelled “Monkeypox virus positive and negative” are seen in this illustration taken May 23, 2022. Dado Ruvic | Reuters U.K. health authorities have urged anyone who tests positive for the monkeypox virus to abstain from sex until their symptoms have cleared. In new guidance released Monday, the U.K. Health Security Agency also recommended
Sydney Evans had just returned from a hard-earned vacation in the Bahamas, a lazy, beachside break from her usual high-octane schedule: full-time work at a Washington, DC, nonprofit, a booming side business as a cake decorator, and leadership roles in her church. Then came the morning when she couldn’t budge. “I woke up and felt
The World Health Organization (WHO) has seemingly assured the public that there’s nothing to worry about the monkeypox outbreak causing another global health crisis amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, an official from the specialized agency maintained that it’s unlikely for the monkeypox outbreak outside Africa to lead to another pandemic, Reuters reported. As
A cohort study has found that compared to non-coffee drinkers, adults who drank moderate amounts (1.5 to 3.5 cups per day) of unsweetened coffee or coffee sweetened with sugar were less likely to die during a 7-year follow up period. The results for those who used artificial sweeteners were less clear. The findings are published
The World Health Organization has said that there is a “window” of opportunity to contain a recent monkeypox outbreak which has seen cases spread across Europe, the U.S. and Australia. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The World Health Organization said Monday that it is too soon to tell whether a recent monkeypox outbreak could
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the neutralizing activity against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant after tixagevimab plus cilgavimab (T+C) administration. Study: Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 Neutralizing Activity Following Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis with Tixagevimab plus Cilgavimab in Vaccinated Solid Organ Transplant Recipients. Image Credit: Nhemz/Shutterstock
It happens quickly: A child on the autism spectrum bolts from supervision and disappears – an emergency called “autism elopement.” While any child can wander off, children on the autism spectrum face particular risks. These include the lure of water and the risk of drowning. Some youngsters on the spectrum will follow this strong attraction
Health officials continue to be baffled by the rising cases of severe hepatitis in children in 33 different countries. The latest update from the World Health Organization (WHO) reported at least 650 children got diagnosed with a mysterious severe hepatitis infection since April. The rise in the number of cases has been puzzling experts who
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers surveyed a representative sample of the adult population of New York City (NYC), United States (US), to determine the prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The researchers also assessed the epidemiology of infection and uptake of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antivirals.
Joining us today to discuss mitral annular disjunction (MAD) is Samuel J. Asirvatham, M.D., professor of medicine and pediatrics, Vice Chair for Innovation, and Director of Electrophysiology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Visit Mayo Clinic: https://mayocl.in/2COVmlm Like Mayo Clinic on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MayoClinic Follow Mayo Clinic on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mayoclinic/ Follow Mayo Clinic on Twitter:https://twitter.com/MayoClinic
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While most people probably know it’s not safe to get a sunburn, many may not realize that tanning also increases the risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging. A new survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults by the American Academy
The transmissions of the monkeypox virus have been growing in number since the global outbreak started. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported 257 confirmed cases in its latest update on the situation. On Sunday, the WHO released a new update detailing that there are now 257 confirmed monkeypox cases and around 120 suspected cases in
If you’ve ever wondered whether changing your mind is the best decision, then you should be reassured that your chances of success are better if you do, according to University of Queensland research. Whether or not changes of mind are behaviorally beneficial has been the focus of a special review by cognitive neuroscientists, Professor Jason
Novel research led by psychologists from Durham University, UK and Illinois Institute of Technology, USA, along with the collaborative network of researchers around the world (under the consortium name ‘Psychological Science Accelerator Self-Determination Theory Collaboration’) have discovered that public health communication is highly effective when an ‘autonomy-supportive’ approach is undertaken compared to controlling message approach.
“OK, so we know you’re not going to get pregnant.” Sexuality educator Jane Fleishman, PhD, typically opens with this line when she goes into senior communities to talk about safe sex. It’s her way of trying to break the tension and clear the air. Sex talk can be awkward at any age, whether you’re 15
In a clinical report released on April 18, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended resources administered by the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) to pediatricians across the nation. These resources are recommended to be distributed by pediatricians to families learning about a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. The report directs medical providers to
Is the Pediatric Leadership Program right for you? Learn about curriculum, learning format, and the program’s global reach with Director Dr. Phil Pearl.
I get a lot of questions from students asking me, “what premed major will maximize my chances of getting into medical school?” Here’s my response. First, at most colleges, there is no such thing as a “premed major.” You can technically choose whatever major you like, so long as you complete the medical school prerequisites.
When you’re pregnant, chances are you’ll hear things like this – sometimes from total strangers: “You’re carrying low. You must be having a boy.” Or: “If you have morning sickness all day, it’s definitely a girl.” There are even odder myths for predicting the baby’s sex. One suggests that hanging a wedding ring from a strand of
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Bovine brucellosis is endemic and widely distributed in Ethiopia. The country has already prioritized top five zoonotic diseases (rabies, anthrax, brucellosis, Rift Valley fever and highly pathogenic avian influenza) in 2019 using reprioritization workshop. So brucellosis is one of the top five neglected zoonotic diseases in the
A new preprint study on the Preprints with The Lancet* server has found that transforming growth factor (TGF)-β2 levels could be linked to asymptomatic and mild disease in both convalescent mothers and women with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection at the time of delivery. A protective role of TGF-β2 was depicted in the
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