Nancy Litterman Howe Cancer Rehabilitation: An Invaluable Service but a PR Challenge In part 1 of this blog, I told you about the ways that cancer rehabilitation (rehab) providers can help people with cancer, from the time of diagnosis through well into survivorship. After reading that you may have thought why don’t all people get
Month: July 2021
Roughly half of women don’t get their annual mammograms as recommended, with minorities being particularly unlikely to come in for screening, and the issue has gotten even worse since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The reasons why women are opting not to get mammograms are many, including cost, fear of pain, fear of radiation,
I’ve worked for Cancer Research UK for over 5 years now. Before that, I worked in the NHS for 6. You’d think I’d be a model patient, I’d know all the signs and symptoms and be meticulous about checking myself, attending my screening appointments, all of that. So it’s strange that I only properly looked
Whether it’s mood swings, pain, or just not feeling right, many find their period uncomfortable and even start to dread it. Is it possible to turn things around, and have a more mindful, positive period? Cramps. Mood swings. Random cravings. Spotty skin. Fatigue. These are just a few of the symptoms that those who have
At the age of 18 I very excitedly packed my bags and headed off for what turned into two years working on a charity hospital ship off the coast of West Africa. Prior to going I was given a list of vaccinations I needed, including yellow fever, hepatitis B, MMR and tetanus/diphtheria. At the time
As COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to plateau across the U.S., the White House is beginning to call out elected officials who criticize the national effort to get people immunized. After South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster tried to block door-to-door efforts to increase vaccinations last week, according to The Associated Press, White House press secretary Jen
Korean Idols are known for their impeccable skin care routines resulting in enviable “glass skin” and RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook of BTS are certainly no exception! Beyond their incredible talent and love for music and performing, the seven members of the international boy band have always been known for their flawless skin. In spite of their hectic schedule, BTS has maintained their “Korean glass
Is it possible to completely get rid of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants? New research led by Neta S. Zuckerman of Sheba Medical Center in Israel suggests it’s possible. Their report details the upsurge of a B.1.362 variant harboring the L452R mutation that eventually disappeared due to vaccination efforts and the presence
Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. People receiving the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could be at increased risk for developing Guillain-Barré syndrome, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to announce as early as tomorrow, according to multiple media reports. While the FDA is projected to
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus R speaks at a daily briefing in Geneva, Switzerland. Chen Junxia | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 are still getting infected with the delta variant, but global health officials said the shots have protected most people from getting severely sick
A novel method of gene therapy is helping children born with a rare genetic disorder called AADC deficiency that causes severe physical and developmental disabilities. The study, led by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Medicine, offers new hope to those living with incurable genetic
In this video, healthcare marketing consultant Ron Harman King discusses how to combat health misinformation. Following is a transcript of his remarks: In this age of internet ubiquity, is any topic generating greater vexation than social media, especially Facebook? Facebook — the platform everyone seems to loathe yet some 2.5 billion people use every month.
Healthcare professionals have extended an apology to one of their patients who mistakenly received an unnecessary medical procedure and then was forced to wait several months for the issue to be rectified. Brenda Young, a 65-year-old hospice nurse in the UK, first visited a National Health Service Hospital in February of 2020 for a routine
More than 50 years ago, on July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare into law, saying at the time, “I’ll spend the goddamn money,” he said. “I may cut back on tanks – but not on health.” [embedded content] The story behind Medicare’s birth in Independence, Missouri, detailed here, reveals that LBJ called former President
Latest data reveals an alarming education gap that continues to fuel period stigma and misinformation, as nearly one in 10 men (8%) believe menstruation attracts sharks in the sea With half the population experiencing a period every month, it is still a topic that men have difficulty discussing and understanding, which leads to widespread misinformation
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the end of school “bubbles” in England from July 19, following the news that 375,000 children did not attend school for COVID-related reasons in June. Under the current system, if a schoolchild becomes infected with the coronavirus, pupils who have been in close contact with them have to self-isolate
The American Gastroenterological Association recently published a clinical practice update concerning endoscopic evaluation and management of early complications after bariatric/metabolic surgery. The seven best practice advice statements, based on available evidence and expert opinion, range from a general call for high familiarity with available interventions to specific approaches for managing postoperative leaks. According to lead
28 June 2021 — A sub-analysis from the Oxford-led COV001 and COV002 trials with Vaxzevria induced strong immune responses following either a prolonged second dose interval of up to 45 weeks or following a third boosting dose. The results, published by the University of Oxford on the pre-print server of The Lancet, demonstrated that antibody levels remain elevated from
Adults with limited English skills receive far less health care than do those proficient in English, according to a new study in Health Affairs. Jessica Himmelstein, MD, a Harvard research fellow and primary care physician at Cambridge Health Alliance in Cambridge, Mass., led a study of more than 120,000 adults published July 6, 2021. The
Men relax on the sidewalk this rural Delta community on April 27, 2021 in Greenville, Mississippi. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Mississippi state health officials issued new guidance on Friday that calls for state residents over the age of 65 and immunocompromised residents, vaccinated or unvaccinated, to avoid any indoor mass gatherings for the next
In the United States, nearly every pediatric doctor’s visit begins with three measurements: weight, height and head circumference. Compared to average growth charts of children across the country, established in the 1970s, a child’s numbers can confirm typical development or provide a diagnostic baseline to assess deviations from the curve. Yet, the brain, of vital
Welcome to this week’s edition of Healthcare Career Insights. This weekly roundup highlights healthcare career-related articles culled from across the web to help you learn what’s next. Lisa Grabl is president of the locum tenens division of CompHealth, the nation’s largest locum tenens physician staffing company and a leader in permanent and temporary allied healthcare
Exercise has some amazing benefits for the human body, so perhaps it’s not surprising to learn that it can also be hugely beneficial for people who are on medications or who are undergoing treatment for cancer. But a recent study may give you two more reasons to smile after your workout: your medications may work
Reaching out for help can be daunting, and a fear of the unknown can hold us back. So we’re here to make that next step less scary, as we share what really goes on in cognitive behavioural therapy A pounding heart, sleepless nights, and worrying thoughts. For those who live with anxiety, these symptoms will
Pandemic or no pandemic, it is always important to take great care of your health. Aside from protecting yourself from COVID-19, this is to also ward off other illnesses, especially during flu season this 2021. One way to do this is by taking the best immune system boosters available. Do note that supplements do not cure
A standard medical face mask is more effective at preventing the wearer from inhaling aerosols without causing substantial breathing resistance than various cloth, medical, or respirator masks, new research shows. “Medical face masks with good filtration efficacies can provide even better protective effects than KN95 respirators,” write Christian Sterr, MD, from Philipps University of Marburg
Posted on July 9, 2021 by Admin Right now, around one million U.S. adults live in some type of senior living community – a figure that is expected to double by 2030. Polls taken within the last few years indicate as many as three out of four U.S. adults aged 50 and older want to stay at home for as long
The increasing prevalence of new coronavirus variants is raising questions about how well protected those who’ve already had their COVID-19 shots are against evolving forms of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Here, microbiology and infectious disease specialist William Petri of the University of Virginia answers some common questions about COVID-19 booster shots. 1. What is a booster
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