A common way to treat certain types of glaucoma is using eye drops, which help prevent further loss of vision by regulating eye pressure. Recent research, conducted at University College London and Imperial College London, both in the United Kingdom, suggests that a turmeric derivative — curcumin — could treat the early signs of glaucoma effectively. Moreover, the ...
According to the International Hyperhidrosis Society, hyperhidrosis affects almost 5 percent of people worldwide. Those with excessive sweating of the feet, called plantar hyperhidrosis, can struggle to keep them dry throughout the day. The sweat glands continue to produce extreme quantities of sweat, which many people find both uncomfortable and embarrassing. There a...
This was the conclusion that researchers came to after studying eyelid gland dysfunction in mice and analyzing human tear samples. They found that neutrophils, which are a type of immune cell that normally protects the eye during inflammation, can also disrupt the eyelid's "meibomian glands." These glands release oil when the eyelid opens. The oil moisturizes the e...
The neck is a vital part of the human body, comprising spinal bones, muscles, and other tissue. Unlike some other crucial parts of the body, the neck is exposed and at risk of injury. The neck is also prone to straining because people move it constantly throughout the day. It is also common for a person to experience pain in connected areas, such as the shoulders, bac...
Managing a newborn's sleep is one of the most challenging tasks of looking after a newborn. Newly-born babies are not accustomed to schedules or the rhythms of a typical day. For this reason, they might not sleep at the appropriate times. Some people may worry that the baby is sleeping too little or too much. Anyone concerned about a baby's sleep habits could try keep...
The field of nanotechnology holds a great deal of promise in the treatment of cancer. For instance, in a recent breakthrough, researchers used nanoparticles to spot previously undetectable microtumors, while another study used nanoparticles derived from tea leaves to destroy lung cancer cells. Nanoparticles are often used to transport drugs and deliver them straigh...
Night sweats happen when a woman experiences a hot flash during the night. Many people associate hot flashes and night sweats with menopause, but pregnancy, which is also a time of significant hormonal change, can cause them too. According to a 2013 study, pregnancy-related hot flashes are common, affecting 35 percent of women during pregnancy and 29 percent of women ...
Symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome include: numbness or tingling in the fingers, especially the ring and pinky fingers pain or soreness along the forearm weakness or soreness in the hand The ulnar nerve extends from the neck down the back of the arm to the hand. In the inner aspect of the elbow, it runs along a small passageway called the cubital tunnel. Cubita...
Lower back pain is a widespread problem, causing more global disability than any other condition. Up to 80 percent of adults will experience low back pain at least once in their lives. People can also experience pain in other areas of the back, including the middle and upper back. The back muscles and spine support much of the body's weight. A person uses the muscl...
They found that immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies released by the gut can alter how bacteria express their genes. This encourages the microorganisms to form communities that work together to defend against disease and safeguard the health of their "host." Antibodies are involved in the immune response and have long been recognized as fighters of harmful agents. Mor...
Oral cancer is caused by the uncontrolled growth and reproduction of cells in some regions of the mouth. It can occur inside the cheeks, under the middle and front of the tongue, or on the tissue lining of the mouth or gum. There are about 49,700 new cases of oral cancer each year in the United States, which accounts for around 3 percent of all cancer diagnoses. More ...
Deep brain stimulation has been a hot topic among neuroscientists over recent years. This is primarily because it has led to more effective treatments for the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. However, deep brain stimulation involves inserting electrodes deep into the brain, and of course, this is not something that is taken lightly — by neither patient nor doctor. ...
This article looks at some of the most common causes of vaginal cramps, as well as treatment options and when to see a doctor. Causes Possible causes of vaginal cramps include the following: Infections Vaginal infections can cause vaginal cramps, sharp pain, inflammation, and discomfort. Common types of vaginal infection include: bacterial vaginosis sexuall...
But with the yawning gap between white physicians and those of color — only 4 percent of physicians in the United States are African-American — it’s not happening nearly as often as it should. And that’s a shame. Because the results of a new clinical trial led by Marcella Alsan, MD, PhD, indicate that African-American doctors could help reduce cardiovascular mortality...
Authors Ajar Kochar (Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University of School of Medicine, Durham, USA) and others report that the biological mechanism underpinning periprocedural stroke in TAVI are “incompletely understood”. They note that periprocedural debris embolisation is one potential mechanism of stroke in this context but add that strokes (at 30 days) still o...
Nu-Med Plus, a Salt Lake City, UT-based medical device company, recently filed for a patent covering its chemically reactive coating for medical tubing. The company said the technology could help patients receive contaminant-free nitric oxide, which is a lifesaving drug used to treat neonatal hypoxia. Neonatal Hypoxia can occur in newborns when they are deprived of ad...
The 30-year-old woman, Kayla Rahn, had experienced stomach pain and weight gain for months, and even had trouble with everyday activities like walking, according to local news outlet WSFA. "I couldn't even walk to my car without losing my breath," Rahn told WSFA. Doctors told Rahn she simply needed to lose weight, but despite her weight-loss efforts, she continued to ...
In a new study, some patients who had an aggressive type of brain cancer called glioblastoma and who received a genetically modified poliovirus lived much longer than typical for these patients. The study found that about 21 percent of the brain cancer patients who received the poliovirus therapy were alive three years later. In contrast, among a group of previously t...
This transformation doesn't result in a part-lion, part-goat fire-breathing monster of Greek mythology. But it does result in another type of chimera — one defined by the presence of cells in the body that come from at least two organisms. That's because the mother may live the rest of her life with cells in her body that are not her own, but her baby's. During pregna...
This might sound far-fetched, but a new program created by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) aims to do just that. (DARPA is the U.S. agency tasked with developing new technologies for the military.) The program will explore ways to better protect people against biological and chemical threats by temporarily "tuning" gene expression — in other words, ...
As numerous studies have documented, adults, blink about 15 times a minute, on average. But newborns and infants blink far less often — only a handful of times every minute, with some babies blinking as infrequently as once a minute. "The average is two or three blinks a minute — so, decidedly low," said Leigh Bacher, a professor of psychology at the State University ...
Scientists have discovered that aspirin works with certain subcellular machinery in the brain to prevent the buildup of amyloid plaque, sticky blobs of protein around brain cells that are thought to be the primary cause of Alzheimer's disease, according to the new study, which was done in mice. In the study, mouse experiments revealed that aspirin enhanced the ability...
The recent, nationwide E. coli outbreak tied to romaine lettuce might have stemmed from a contaminated irrigation canal, health officials said. The outbreak that sickened 210 people and killed five since March now seems to be over, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A few months ago, health officials had traced back the contamination to Yu...
The 16-year-old was on an overnight class trip with her classmates to Hornby Island (near Vancouver Island) in March 2017, when she said she wasn't feeling well and was having cramps, according to local news outlet Comox Valley Record. The next morning, she missed breakfast and was found unresponsive in her bed. Although paramedics arrived on the scene, they were unable ...
But is there a limit to how long humans can live? According to a new study, published today (June 28) in the journal Science, the answer to that question is no. What's more, the researchers argue that after age 105, the risk of dying each year remains the same. In 1825, British actuary Benjamin Gompertz proposed that the risk of dying exponentially increases by age, s...
Provata gives StayWell a program that lets employees virtually transport themselves to a tranquil beach, underwater coral reefs, or a mountainside in meditation exercises intended to relieve stress. The VR-enabled meditation product also provides a way for users to sync wearable devices to visualize the effects of their meditation sessions on their heart rate. In addi...
Life devoid of exercise can lead to a stiff left ventricle, the heart muscle responsible for pushing blood packed with oxygen to the entire body. Left ventricle stiffening is one of many factors that contribute toward risk of heart failure. "When the muscle stiffens, you get high pressure and the heart chamber doesn't fill as well with blood,” explained senior author ...
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· Alert on Air Quality in Podiatry Clinics Awareness of health risks for podiatrists related to the work environment has recently emerged. Studies, including one conducted at the Ergotoxicology Symposium in Geneva in 2022, have highlighted underestimated exposures to chemicals and fine sanding particles (nails and insoles), highlighting the dangers associated with ortho...
In the rapidly evolving medical aesthetics industry, choosing a manufacturing partner with advanced technology and efficient production capabilities is crucial. Miramhoo is the ideal choice you’ve been searching for. As a professional manufacturer of medical aesthetic devices, we not only possess industry-leading technology but also have the robust production capability ...
Anyone who regularly goes to their trusted beautician (yes, men should do that too) knows: Microneedling is one of the most effective anti-aging treatments ever. For everyone else: In principle, microneedling is nothing more than targeted mini-injuries to the skin. Why should you do this to yourself? In this way, the skin's natural repair mechanism is activated, which pr...
Did you know that the majority of your day and night skincare ends up on the pillow? The reason for this is that the active ingredients cannot be introduced into the skin by simply applying them. This is not the case with microneedling: Through the targeted mini-injuries of the skin, its natural repair mechanism is activated, which primarily promotes collagen production,...
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According to an analysis conducted by AvantGrade.com, a Digital & SEO consulting agency, in the last year, there have been 2.3 million Google searches related to permanent makeup, and 84% specifically focus on eyebrows. Specifically, microblading, one of the most popular techniques of semi-permanent makeup using aesthetic pigments, accounts for 594,000 searches per year....
Lima, 11 August 2023 Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), previously known as atrophic vaginitis or vulvovaginal atrophy, affects more than half of postmenopausal women. GSM is caused, among other reasons, by low estrogen levels and can lead to vaginal dryness, itching, dyspareunia, urinary urgency, increased urinary frequency, and urinary tract infections, as sta...
Inherited from the United States, it remains among the trends that make a man feel more self-confident. For years now, it has seen major Hollywood stars as protagonists, pushing men increasingly to redefine their beard with precision, thanks to state-of-the-art laser technologies. New trends for men in beard care in 2023: after nearly 2 years in which we witnessed a sho...
