AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY (WASHINGTON, August 8, 2022) – Young people who received doses of tisagenlecleucel, a chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy, at the higher end of the FDA-approved dosing range had significantly better survival rates at one year compared with those who received lower doses within this range, according to research published...
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Intimate women’s health expert Dr Shirin Lakhani reveals 7 top tips for looking after your genitals
By ABI TURNER FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 10:10 EDT, 7 August 2022 | UPDATED: 10:46 EDT, 7 August 2022 There is a huge market in feminine care out there but you don’t need to use specialised products to clean your vulva and vagina, according to an expert. Dr Shirin Lakhani, founder of Elite Aesthetics in London, explains that vaginas are self-cleaning, and...
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Why you CAN’T blame middle-aged spread on a slower metabolism!
By LEAH HARDY FOR THE DAILY MAIL PUBLISHED: 18:00 EDT, 18 July 2022 | UPDATED: 18:03 EDT, 18 July 2022 Still battling those lockdown pounds? Struggling to fit into your summer clothes? If you’re a midlifer staring despairingly as the numbers on the bathroom scales continue to rise, then you are far from alone. New research from Cancer Research UK, published in...
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Vitamin D Doesn’t Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk…or Does It?
Miriam E. Tucker May 26, 2022 Yet another study has found that vitamin D supplementation doesn’t reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the general population with prediabetes, but it does leave the door open for benefit in those with low insulin secretion. The new findings come from the prospective Diabetes Prevention With...
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What are the Symptoms of Scoliosis?
By Yolanda Smith, B.Pharm.Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. Scoliosis is characterized by a curved spine in the shape of an “s” or a “c”, which can affect the posture and movements of people affected by the condition. Most patients do not experience significant back pain upon initial presentation but notice visual signs of asymmetry in...
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Prostate cancer cases risk late detection due to misleading urinary focus
Men with early, curable stages of prostate cancer are missing opportunities to have their cancer detected because national guidelines and media health campaigns focus on urinary symptoms despite a lack of scientific evidence, say experts at the University of Cambridge. Over three-quarters (78%) of men diagnosed with the disease survive for over ten years. Still, this proportion...
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Scientists identify key mechanism controlling skin regeneration
It’s sunburn season. Many of us have experienced the pain and peeling from unprotected sun exposure. Still, we may not focus on a remarkable and vital part of the process: skin regeneration as the damaged tissue is replaced with new. Even without sunburn, the outer layer of skin, the epidermis, is constantly turning over to replace...
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Research shows low patient comprehension of terms commonly found in electronic health information
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO ANSCHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS When the 21st Century Cures Act went into effect in April 2021, health care organizations began releasing electronic health information (EHI) to patients immediately. An aim of the act is to reduce barriers to patients’ timely access to EHI, and previous research has shown that patients sometimes access reports even before clinicians....
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The right way to Hug — Different Types of Cuddles
Hugs are a way of displaying affection and support. They are often given to your close friends, family members, or a crush, and you will find them to be very comforting and the best way to show just how much you care about somebody. There are different types of cuddles, and each the initial one...
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Study finds new chronic rhinitis treatment could be game changer
by Houston Methodist Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study at Houston Methodist evaluating the long-term effectiveness of a minimally invasive, in-office procedure could be a game changer for individuals with chronic rhinitis, an upper-respiratory condition marked by a near-constant runny nose, post-nasal drip, congestion, sneezing, coughing, and nasal and throat itching. Led by Masayoshi...