A Swedish review of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest data shows that rates of bystander CPR have nearly doubled; compression-only (or Hands-Only CPR) increased six-fold over an 18 year period; and the chance of survival was doubled for any form of CPR compared with no CPR, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.… Continue reading Compression-Only CPR Increases Survival Rates of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Author: Jane Farrell
New Oral Testosterone Not Good in Every Case
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Jatenzo,, an oral testosterone capsule to treat men with some, but not all, forms of hypogonadism. The men who could benefit from Jatenzo have low testosterone levels due to specific medical conditions, such as genetic disorders like Klinefelter syndrome or tumors that have damaged the pituitary… Continue reading New Oral Testosterone Not Good in Every Case
Find Your Calling – and Carve Your Own Path
Many of us spend our lives pursuing a singular idea of success, one that was created for us by someone else. We give votes to those who shouldn’t even have voices and strive to go faster and faster even as we find ourselves falling further and further behind. We chase gold stars, we check all… Continue reading Find Your Calling – and Carve Your Own Path
Five Myths about Alcohol
It is not uncommon for people to hold familiar myths as fact. Many people regard old proverbs about partying and alcohol as tried and true. Most often, they’re not. Here are five myths – and the real facts: Myth #1: Eating after a night of heavy drinking will reduce your hangover The general belief is… Continue reading Five Myths about Alcohol
First Drug for Postpartum Depression Is Approved
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug specifically for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD) in women. It is the first such FDA-approved drug. The drug, Zulresso, is important for treating an ailment that has too often been ignored or misdiagnosed. “Postpartum depression is a serious condition that, when severe, can… Continue reading First Drug for Postpartum Depression Is Approved
What You Need to Know About Nail Trimming
Keeping fingernails and toenails in good shape does more than enhance your appearance: this simple yet important self-care routine eliminates the risk of dirt and bacteria, which can lead to infection. In addition, the right nail-clipping technique can help prevent common issues like hangnails and ingrown toenails. “Short nails stay cleaner and break less often,”… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Nail Trimming
Older “Biologic” Age Linked to Elevated Breast Cancer Risk
“Biologic” age, a DNA-based estimate of a person’s age, is linked to future development of breast cancer, according to scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Biologic age was determined by measuring DNA methylation, a chemical modification to DNA that is part of the normal aging process. The scientists’ study, published online Feb. 22,… Continue reading Older “Biologic” Age Linked to Elevated Breast Cancer Risk
Tax Time and Cyber Crime
Tax time, which will arrive in a couple of weeks, is cybercriminals’ favorite time of the year. Online scams, fake emails and fraudulent phone calls top the list of the ways crooks hope to separate you from your money. In 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) noted an astonishing 60 percent increase in bogus email… Continue reading Tax Time and Cyber Crime
Think Before You Click: Buying Online Drugs Can Be Deadly
Illegal online websites are the new street drug dealers. Abusers of controlled substances, prescription drugs which are strictly limited in the U.S., are turning to these sites because, at the click of a mouse, they can “score” as many pills in one order as they want. But there are some serious problems with this practice.… Continue reading Think Before You Click: Buying Online Drugs Can Be Deadly
Tattoo Complications May Warrant A Trip to The Doctor
Research indicates that 10 percent of people with tattoos experience some sort of complication, such as pain or infection. While their first inclination may be to seek help from the artist who gave them their tattoo, it may be necessary to see a board-certified dermatologist for the proper diagnosis and treatment of skin problems, according… Continue reading Tattoo Complications May Warrant A Trip to The Doctor
Patterns of Pain-Medicine Usage
If new research is anything to go by, Americans are in a lot of pain. The researchers in this newest study used data from the nationally representative Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) to examine the impact of pain-related interference — a measure of pain’s impact on normal work activities — on people’s health status and… Continue reading Patterns of Pain-Medicine Usage
Lower Blood Pressure Isn’t Always Good
You’ve probably heard of “white-coat hypertension,” the phenomenon of having a higher blood pressure reading in the doctor’s office when compared to the same patient’s reading outside the clinic. Now there’s another type of distorted reading that’s exactly the opposite. Investigators say that approximately 20 to 30 percent of adults in the United States may… Continue reading Lower Blood Pressure Isn’t Always Good
Experts Discover Five New Risk Genes for Alzheimer’s
Researchers report that they have discovered five new risk genes for Alzheimer’s disease, while confirming others that are already known. The international team of researchers, who analyzed results from more than 94,000 people, also reported for the first time that mutations in genes specific to the protein tau, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, may play… Continue reading Experts Discover Five New Risk Genes for Alzheimer’s
Superfoods: 13 Foods That Will Help You Manage Your Diabetes
There’s a lot of hype about superfoods right now. We’ve all heard about the “magical” properties that certain foods possess, but with all the misinformation out there, it’s hard to really understand what’s true and what isn’t. Certain foods really do pack more nutrition than others. Superfoods do exist, and they can be a helpful… Continue reading Superfoods: 13 Foods That Will Help You Manage Your Diabetes
How to Move Your Parents Without Stressing Everyone Out
Seeing a loved one’s health or memory begin to decline is beyond heartbreaking – and you’re eager to help them move to a more comfortable living situation – either in your home or nearer to you. Moving your parents closer to you feels like the right step, but with all the factors involved, it’s overwhelming.… Continue reading How to Move Your Parents Without Stressing Everyone Out
Heart Patients Who Are Given Opioids Less Likely to Seek Follow-Up Care
Heart disease patients who were prescribed opioids at hospital discharge were less likely to follow up with their healthcare provider or to participate in heart rehabilitation than patients who were not prescribed the drugs, new research shows. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, comes as the nation’s opioid epidemic continues,… Continue reading Heart Patients Who Are Given Opioids Less Likely to Seek Follow-Up Care
Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Vulnerable to Mental-Health Issues
About 20 percent of patients may show mental-health symptoms up to six months after suffering a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), according to a new study. The study was supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The findings were published in JAMA Psychiatry.… Continue reading Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Vulnerable to Mental-Health Issues
The 2019 Trends in Cosmetic Surgery: Less Is More
The number of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures performed has grown nearly 200 percent since 2000. That trend is expected to continue and get even bigger as many patients realize that when it comes to cosmetic surgery, less is more. We don’t see a lot of patients who are bringing in photos of celebrities and saying… Continue reading The 2019 Trends in Cosmetic Surgery: Less Is More