Time is somehow flying by and the end of the year is approaching. Before we try to end 2020 on a positive note and hopefully spend time with our friends and family for the holidays, we have a very important month ahead for those of us living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. November
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Practical ways to ease anxiety right now, wherever you are Have you seen that meme where the dog is sitting in a room that’s on fire and he sips his coffee saying “this is fine”? Well, I don’t think I’m the only person who can relate to this right now. It feels like the world
[ED.NOTE: Note the article has a hyperlink error below] “Oh, my aching back!” is a complaint heard worldwide. Backaches are a primary reason for doctor visits, since many people will feel that pain in their lifetime. In 2016, treating backache pain cost the US healthcare system $134.5 billion, more than any other condition. Chronic low back pain — not
It was an act of kindness: while overseeing a patient through a round of chemotherapy, an oncology fellow at Johns Hopkins University’s Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in Baltimore, Maryland, paid a modest amount of money (about $10) for that patient’s antiemetic medication and retrieved it from the center’s pharmacy. Co-fellow Arjun Gupta, MD, witnessed the
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 4 2020 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common and deadliest diseases worldwide. Until today, COPD is not curable. Researchers at Helmholtz Zentrum München and at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have now succeeded in curing COPD in mice exposed to chronic cigarette smoke. Their
Dr. Saulo Castellano labels a nasal swab sample inside a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at the Alliant Energy Center complex, as the coronavirus disease outbreak continues in Madison, Wisconsin, October 31, 2020. Bing Guan | Reuters The United States reported 91,530 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the nation’s second-highest daily total as millions of voters
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 4 2020 Cesarean section delivery and vaginal delivery lead to different hormonal exposures that may affect a newborn’s development, according to an article published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology. The article notes that levels of each of the ‘birth signaling hormones’—oxytocin, arginine vasopressin, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and the glucocorticoids—are lower following
Last week, MedPage Today spoke with Elinore McCance-Katz, MD, PhD, assistant secretary for mental health and substance use — the top official at the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) — about her views on the nation’s response to the coronavirus, “health versus health,” and the country’s continuing problems with substance abuse
If it hadn’t been for an intense workout and an accidental drop of her loofah, Theresa Sundstrom might not have found her cancer nearly as early as she did. As it was, the 31-year-old nurse anesthetist from Minnetonka, Minnesota, dropped her loofah in the shower and was too tired and sore to bend over to
A research nurse processing trial samples Clinical trials are an essential part of cancer research and care, with around 1 in 6 people with cancer taking part in research to access new methods of care and help improve the care received by future patients. But like cancer services, such as screening and diagnosis, the COVID-19
Don’t stand by and watch abuse happen, learn how to spot the signs that someone might be facing domestic violence, and discover the things that you can do to step in and offer support Domestic violence and abuse could take many different forms, and may include child abuse, elder abuse, and intimate partner violence. In
A child who can develop a comfortable, positive relationship with a teacher or two is likely, as an adult, to be healthier in body and mind than children who do not. This student-teacher relationship was found to be even more important than relationships with fellow students, according to a recent study published in the School Psychology
A predictive rule that can help triage drug overdose patients for the risk for cardiac arrest, shock, ventricular dysrhythmias, or myocardial injury has been validated in a large research cohort. “Cardiac events can complicate up to 16% of hospitalizations for acute drug overdose in the emergency department population,” Alex Manini, MD, Mount Sinai, New York
If you or your child was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, you probably have many questions about how to manage this new condition. Dr. Fran Kaufman explains glucose levels and glucose targets, types of insulin and insulin doses, the honeymoon phase, and more Were you recently told that you have, or your child has,
Whether online or in person, public speaking can be daunting. Learn how to beat the nerves, and engage your audience Speaking in public is one of the most common fears people have, whether it’s presenting to a small group of people or contributing in a large meeting. Some people find enough confidence to get through
Election 2020. It dominates every conversation. is on the front page of every news site, across every social feed, and in almost every ad break. If you’re experiencing stress and anxiety or even losing sleep about the election results, many others can keep you company. We have asked the experts for advice to get you through
A new online tool aims to help patients with insulin-treated diabetes and their health care providers to identify the best diabetes technology based on individual needs and preferences. The “Device Finder” tool is a new feature of the DiabetesWise website, www.diabeteswise.org, which is funded by the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust with no
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 3 2020 Researchers at the University of Bern led an international team that has identified a novel vulnerability in advanced prostate cancer that is no longer responding to hormonal therapy. These findings could lead to the development of new treatment approaches for men suffering from the most aggressive form of
FDA Approves Bronchitol (mannitol) Inhalation Powder to Improve Pulmonary Function in Adult Patients with Cystic Fibrosis CARY, N.C., Nov. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chiesi USA, Inc., the U.S. affiliate of Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A., an international research-focused healthcare Group (Chiesi Group), received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Bronchitol (mannitol) inhalation powder. Bronchitol
The coronavirus outbreak in the United States will likely get so bad that the country will see more than 1,000 Covid-19 deaths per day for a “sustained period of time,” former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said Tuesday. The U.S. reported more than 84,000 new cases of the virus and 557 new
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 29 2020 Since 2017, University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers Casey Morrow, Ph.D., and Hyunmin Koo, Ph.D., have used powerful genomic tools and supercomputers that analyze massive amounts of genetic data to identify individual strains within single species of the gut microbiome. This microbiome “fingerprint” method has helped show the
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Those expecting that the federal “Sunshine Act” would diminish industry efforts to buy influence with physicians will be disappointed by a pair of studies published Tuesday in JAMA. After the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services implemented the national disclosing database Open Payments in 2013, the number of providers receiving industry payments declined 14% by
Practising doctor, author and broadcaster Dr Radha Modgil join’s Happiful’s podcast to talk about learning, hope and how embracing clarity, choice and change can make a difference in difficult circumstances GP, broadcaster and champion of wellbeing and kindness, Dr Radha Modgil shares her thoughts on ways to keep well when we’re stick indoors, her brilliant
When they aren’t using it, most guys drop their cellphone into a front pocket of their pants. It’s convenient and, really, where else can you put it? But some research suggests that stashing your phone so close to particularly vital and valued organs may not be the safest place. Cellphones emit radio frequency (RF) waves that
The number of primary care providers is increasing per capita in the United States, but they are still disproportionately concentrated in urban centers, researchers say. The finding may provide some reassurance for those who have worried about a shortage of healthcare workers and whether they will be able to meet the nation’s growing burden of
Advances in insulin types and delivery systems over the last few decades have aimed to improve blood glucose management and quality of life for people with diabetes. From improvements to insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, to new insulin formulations, and automation of insulin delivery, the technological developments in the diabetes world have
People with diabetes or who are managing their weight may choose artificially sweetened drinks to limit their calories. These beverages satisfy the sweet tooth without the high number of calories in sugary drinks. However, artificially sweetened drinks may not be a healthy alternative and may even harmful to your heart health, according to a new