There’s a lot that’s unpleasant about having breast cancer, but one of the hardest things for many patients is how much time they have to spend at the hospital undergoing treatment. But hopefully, that’s all about to change for many patients. Typically, when a breast cancer patient undergoes chemotherapy infusions, it can take up to
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Happiful has always loved and admired the work of The Body Shop, but their campaign to improve self-love globally has inspired us to take action – and we encourage you to do the same… Each and every one of us will experience moments of self doubt and less-than positive thoughts about our abilities or the
Last month, we reported on an FDA safety warning that connected Real Water-brand alkaline water to outbreaks of hepatitis. Since then the story has taken crime-novel-like twists and turns including disappearing personnel, roadblocks to keep investigators at bay, and the filing of a lawsuit or two. Outbreak and recall The investigation began when the FDA
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday declared racism a serious public health threat and outlined steps it will take to address it. “[I]t affects the health of our entire nation,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, said in a statement. The CDC is the largest public health group to make that
A decade ago, women diagnosed with ovarian cancer had few options for treatment. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation were standard practice. Those therapies are still in use today, but, thanks to research and new technologies, ovarian cancer patients have additional, and sometimes more effective, options for treatment.
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In findings that could open the door to people seeking a diagnosis, or who want to better understand their condition, scientists have discovered a biological basis for mood disorders Depression is an incredibly common condition, with one in four people experiencing a depressive episode in their lifetime. And yet, despite this, current diagnosis and treatment
Here’s our best toy pick for 2-year-olds and up. Photo by Melissa & Doug By the time your child hits 2, buying toys will likely mean finding those that are both safe and open-ended. A toy that only has one use won’t leave a lot of room for learning, let alone allow the child to
The early halt of a phase 3 trial of avelumab (Bavencio) plus chemoradiotherapy for the treatment of squamous cell head and neck cancer raises a question: does combining a checkpoint inhibitor with radiotherapy hurt patients? The JAVELIN Head and Neck 100 trial randomly assigned 697 patients who had already undergone chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced, untreated
A health worker prepares to do tests for Covid-19 coronavirus outside a makeshift clinic in a sports stadium in Port Moresby on April 1, 2021. Gorethy Kenneth | AFP | Getty Images Misinformation on social media is hindering Papua New Guinea’s vaccination efforts. Many people are hesitant about inoculation due to false information being spread
April 7, 2021 — A clinical trial is underway to determine whether people who are highly allergic or have a mast cell disorder are at increased risk for an immediate, systemic allergic reaction to the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines. A systemic allergic reaction to a vaccine occurs in one or more parts of the
In a medical records study covering thousands of children, a U.S.-Canadian team led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine concludes that while surgery to correct congenital heart disease (CHD) within 10 years after birth may restore young hearts to healthy function, it also may be associated with an increased risk of hypertension — high blood
While pregnant women have been warned about their potential for more severe COVID-19 illness, a few early reports have suggested one positive finding for this population — that pandemic lockdown restrictions may have coincided with a decrease in preterm births. Early studies have observed a decline in preterm birth rates during the lockdowns, highlighting a
by Dawn Heiderscheidt, MOT, OTR/L, ECHM April is Occupational Therapy Month! In order to celebrate this profession, it’s important to understand WHAT an Occupational Therapist (OT) is and how they connect to oncology. The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) defines OT as “the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things
A hugging machine from a student so that she could still get affection during the COVID-19 pandemic. A massive parade in front of her school to encourage her. That’s how much Keri Stromski’s Long Island community loved and appreciated her. The 48-year-old Aquebogue Elementary School kindergarten teacher inspired many as she lived with metastatic breast
Demand for food banks is on the rise in the UK. Whether you’re looking for support yourself, or you want to help out, we’ve gathered together everything you need to know According to the Trussell Trust, in the first six months of the pandemic, nearly 2,600 food parcels were given to children every single day
In December, with two vaccines approved for emergency use, inoculations began in this country. In mid-March, a few states began relaxing their pandemic-related restrictions, including Maryland, Texas, Mississippi, Connecticut, Arizona, West Virginia and Wyoming. Recently other states including Pennsylvania and Indiana, did the same. On Jan.5, the number of daily cases reported was 235,027 By
Separation anxiety plays a substantial role in suicidality in patients with mood and anxiety disorders, new research suggests. Results of a study that included 500 outpatients with mood or anxiety disorders showed adult separation anxiety disorder (ASAD) was more frequent in patients with suicidal thoughts vs those who did not have the disorder. In addition,
Research conducted by David Sinclair and colleagues shows that, in mice, treatment with the NAD precursor NMN mitigates age-related DNA damage and averts DNA damage from radiation exposure. Find out more at http://hms.harvard.edu/news/unraveling-mysteries-aging Like Harvard Medical School on Facebook: https://goo.gl/4dwXyZ Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/GbrmQM Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/s1w4up Follow on LinkedIn: https://goo.gl/04vRgY Website: https://hms.harvard.edu/
On the Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Michelle Mauermann, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, explains peripheral neuropathy, a nerve condition that causes numbness and pain in the hands and feet. This interview originally aired March 7, 2020. Learn more about peripheral neuropathy: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-neuropathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20352061?mc_id=us&utm_source=newsnetwork&utm_medium=l&utm_content=content&utm_campaign=mayoclinic&geo=national&placementsite=enterprise&cauid=100721&_ga=2.129988495.281023481.1583070762-382127956.1576426874
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As men across the UK get ready for their first post-lockdown haircut, barbers are preparing to welcome customers back for more than just a cut, but a candid chat too A new initiative, #OurDoorIsOpen sees barbers unite in the hopes to inspire men to open up about their mental health in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Ever spent time playing with your baby and noticed red and blotchy skin where it touches the diaper? Or, have you found that certain lotions and creams cause irritation? Your baby’s skin might be sensitive, and your diaper of choice might be aggravating the issue. Diaper manufacturers today use technologies to create types designed to
Telehealth is safe and effective in treating and managing acutely ill psychiatric patients in a partial hospital program and may be superior to in-person treatment in regard to patient retention and reducing suicidality, new research suggests. Results of the study, which was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, showed that telehealth was equally efficacious as in-person
Posted on April 6, 2021 by Ajla Bedzetovic St. Catharines, Ontario, about 12 miles northwest of Niagara Falls isn’t exactly known for its abundance of tropical plants, but that hasn’t stopped Gloria – an Atria resident at Anchor Pointe – from surrounding herself with flowers that might better thrive in Costa Rica than Canada. Gloria
Japan is working closely with the International Olympic Committee to prepare for the Games and despite concerns about Covid-19 cases flaring, there are no plans to postpone, said Japan’s minister in charge of vaccinations. “Unless they decide otherwise, we just simply need to prepare for the Games, how to control the situation. I think it
Several randomized placebo-controlled Phase III trials have shown that messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines for COVID-19 effectively prevent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. However, the effectiveness of these vaccines in preventing asymptomatic and symptomatic COVID-19 infections is not well understood. A new Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report published by the U.S. Centers for
abrocitinib Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis Pfizer Announces Extension of Review of New Drug Application of Abrocitinib for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE) April 07, 2021 — Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the priority review period for the New
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