CLEVELAND–Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have added to the growing body of understanding about how hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is not a possible defense against COVID-19. Specifically, they found that HCQ is not effective in preventing COVID-19 in patients with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggesting a broader interpretation of HCQ as ineffective preventive medicine for...
Tag: <span>Preventive care</span>
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What to do when ears do not pop
From altitude changes to ear infections, there are many reasons why pressure may build up in the ears. Sometimes, the pressure is easy to relieve, but on occasion, it takes a little longer. Pressure in the ears develops when air and fluid block one of the major ear tubes, causing what is medically known as...
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What to know about melioidosis
Melioidosis is a condition that occurs when someone comes into contact with certain bacteria in infected water or soil. Some medical professionals also call this condition “Whitmore’s disease,” after the pathologist who first described it. Although melioidosis is most common in southeast Asia and northern Australia, several other countries have also reported it, according to...
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A history of cannabis dependence associated with many negative mental health outcomes
More than 1% of Canadians have been dependent on cannabis at some point in their lives. Despite the fact that marijuana use is expected to grow with the recent legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, little research has focused on factors associated with recovery from addiction. New research published online this month in the journal...
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Humanwide program uses data-driven, integrated team approach to predict, prevent disease
Proactive, personalized care detected overlooked health conditions and risks STANFORD MEDICINE A Stanford Medicine pilot program combining cutting-edge tools of biomedicine with a collaborative, team-based method, offers a new approach to personalized health care that captures the promise of Precision Health: to predict, prevent and treat disease based on the individual patient. Through the Humanwide project, primary care teams at Stanford Medicine’s Primary Care 2.0 clinic in...
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Making the most of a well-woman checkup
A well–woman checkup focuses on preventive care. It may include immunizations, screenings to check your blood pressure, cholesterol levels and other health markers, and advice for setting wellness goals. (HealthDay)—Don’t wait until you get sick to see a doctor—wellness visits for women can catch problems before they become serious, as well as make sure you’re taking all the right steps for good...