Amy Black has long been dedicated to helping women heal after their breast cancer journeys. She has done many post-mastectomy tattoos at her Richmond, Virginia studio over the years, even starting a nonprofit to help women afford them. There’s another area where she’s also been helping survivors: what to do with their chemo port scars.
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Wendy had a double mastectomy in 2017 and remained flat. “When the consultant told me, I remember crying and saying that I have 2 young children, I am a single parent. Who’s going to take care of them? My children need me.” Shamilla describes being in a state of shock when she was diagnosed in
It’s time to take down toxic masculinity for good; here we explore a healthier, more flexible alternative that can aid coping and wellbeing The winds of social change have blown in a plethora of views on what masculinity should look like in modern society. These different perspectives can cause confusion; should I be stoic or
People were washing their hands so much early in the pandemic that sensitive skin and soap shortages were common problems in 2020. All this focus on hand-washing was for good reason. The science uniformly demonstrates that frequent hand-washing reduces the risk of a variety of illnesses. It is low-hanging fruit in terms of an easy,
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Among patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) who get COVID-19, the risk for hospitalization and death is lower if they are receiving tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor monotherapy, compared with receiving most other common drugs for these conditions, with or without
Posted on October 20, 2021 by Admin The number of Americans aged 65 and older is expected to nearly double by 2060 – a shift that will increase demand for senior housing. In the coming decades, more people will ask themselves: “What is the cost of senior living communities?” That’s a complex question, and our immediate answer is that it varies according to location, the
What is it that makes baking such a soothing, evocative pastime? There’s something ritualistic about baking. Laying out the ingredients (running to the corner shop to pick up the one thing you forgot), weighing the quantities, working everything together, putting it in the oven, taking it out of the oven (discovering a wobbly centre and
Sports drinks and other nutritional products formulated for exercise are marketed as being filled with electrolytes, the same way that dairy is a good source of calcium and bananas are rich in potassium. But what are electrolytes and what do we need these for? Is there another way to take them? What are Electrolytes For? “Are electrolytes good for you?” is
Lanifibranor, a first-in-class pan-peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) agonist, has shown promise in the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), an aggressive form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease with few treatment options. In a phase 2b, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of patients with biopsy-proven NASH but no cirrhosis, significantly more patients taking once-daily 1200-mg lanifibranor (Inventiva Pharma)
A recent review describes the role of nanobodies as a new class of recombinant antibodies that are used in the treatment of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: The role of single-domain antibodies (or nanobodies) in SARS-CoV-2 neutralization. Image Credit: Huen Structure Bio / Shutterstock.com Introduction To date, there are limited effective treatments available for
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the use of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) for some people in England with oesophageal cancer – a cancer that forms in the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. Patient and clinical experts describe this decision as a ‘step change’ for people
Commuters, some wearing face coverings to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, ride a Transport for London (TfL) underground train in London on October 20, 2021. TOLGA AKMEN | AFP | Getty Images LONDON — U.K. Health Secretary Sajid Javid on Wednesday said the government won’t be implementing the so-called “plan B” strategy of its
Among U.S. military veterans, experiences of sexual violence may be tied to infertility later on in life, according to a retrospective cohort study. In women, 15.5% of those experiencing a sexual assault throughout their life had an infertility diagnosis for themselves or their partner, compared to 11.3% for those who did not experience a sexual
Thanks to Harvey Singer for sharing this blog, originally published on the HIS Breast Cancer Awareness website. Learn more about male breast cancer, genetic risk, and resources offered through HIS Breast Cancer here. Thirteen years ago, this week, I heard those infamous words: “Mr. Singer, sir you have breast cancer!” It was not that shocking
Thought LeadersDr. Justin WagnerPediatric SurgeonUCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Dr. Justin Wagner about Robin, the social companion robot, and how it is improving children’s hospital experiences. Please can you introduce your work and tell us about what led you to carry out this study? Robin is a social companion robot
A 2-year-old golden retriever named Rosalie recently joined the team at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as a full-time employee. Her job as a facility dog is to comfort and care for the staff. She joins two other trained service dogs, Puggle and Huckleberry, who focus on helping children and their families. All three dogs
1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime. All of us can support the research that will beat it. Donate Prostate cancer biopsy histopathology. Prostate cancer screening is back in the news, as headlines suggest that year prostate checks could benefit some men at higher risk of cancer. It’s a hotly debated
Even if older people are fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, they are still at risk of contracting the severe form of COVID-19. This is what more recent data on the prevalence of the disease is suggesting, and scientists are saying that this is not at all surprising. Vaccination In Aging Population Medical experts have been encouraging
As incidents of drink spiking increase, so does victim blaming. Here we highlight a need for change and share the campaigns doing just that It happened to me at University, on a night out celebrating a friend’s birthday. After ordering my first drink at the bar and a visit to the ladies, my memories of
The high cost of new cancer drugs has been the subject of many debates and discussions, but the issue remains largely unresolved. Now, one pharmaceutical company is offering a refund if its drug “doesn’t work.” For what it says is the first time in the industry, Pfizer has issued a warranty on crizotinib (Xalkori) and
Please be advised that this video contains graphic footage of surgery. This video demonstrates a total laryngectomy for larynx cancer performed by Dr. Daniel L. Price. Series Editors: Dante M. Merlino, M.D., PhD; Andrew J. Goates, M.D.; Matthew L. Carlson, M.D. To learn more about the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Mayo Clinic, visit http://mayocl.in/2FDUHTI
For many, pizza is the ultimate comfort food. In addition to being affordable and accessible, it’s also very versatile and is a great dish to enjoy during house parties, in a bar, on game nights or lazy Saturday afternoons. However, too much of a good thing can also be bad. In this case, ”regular pizza” can be bad for your health. But why?
From learning about our emotions to taking time to catch up with friends in cosy settings, we share 10 things to do this November Page-turners Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown As a TED Talk legend, five-time number one bestselling author, and research professor, Brené Brown offers a new book to help us find
Long-term use of enzyme-inducing antiseizure medications (eiASMs) is linked to a significant increase in incident cardiovascular disease risk in patients with epilepsy, new research suggests. It’s the latest in a growing body of research demonstrating negative effects of eiASMs — and has prompted some neurologists to question the drugs’ continued use. Results from the study
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has spread with rapid devastation throughout the world. The inability to contain its spread without resorting to draconian restrictions on ordinary social interactions and travel showed the urgent need for broad-spectrum antiviral drugs to combat the virus. Study: Efficient
Aunque esta historia es precisa hasta el lunes 4 de octubre, esta es una historia que se está moviendo rápidamente. Para conocer los desarrollos de última hora, los lectores también deben consultar aquí y consultar sus departamentos de salud estatales (la lista está aquí). ¿Confundido acerca de si es hora de salir a buscar su
Dr. Salma Elfaki examines 16-year-old Diego Alvarez, a patient in a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial for adolescents being conducted by Accel Research Sites with Nona Pediatric Center in Orlando, Florida, September 25, 2021. Paul Hennessy | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Pfizer’s Covid vaccine is 93% effective at protecting against hospitalization in
The risk of dying while being treated for acute respiratory distress syndrome due to COVID-19 with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) — often a last resort — more than doubled during the second wave of the pandemic, researchers reported. Of 28 patients placed on ECMO from April through September 2020, nine (32%) died. Among the 13
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