Air pollution is a pressing issue that not only affects the environment but also poses a significant threat to human health, especially for expectant mothers. Recent studies have highlighted a concerning link between maternal exposure to particulate matter (PM) and adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly relating to blood pressure complications. Despite the increasing awareness of the
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The study conducted by Erminia Massarelli, MD, PhD, focused on evaluating the efficacy of osimertinib in combination with consolidative stereotactic ablative radiation (SABR) for the treatment of advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It was presented at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting, shedding light on the potential benefits of this
When a woman began experiencing hives all over her body after breastfeeding her newborn son, she sought medical attention. To her surprise, she was informed that she had developed a rare condition known as lactation anaphylaxis. Dr. Pamela Berens, an ob/gyn at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, explained that lactation anaphylaxis is an
The disturbing trend of cancer patients being denied care due to insurance issues is highlighted in a recent investigative report. Barbara Quarrell, a nurse diagnosed with cancer, was turned away from Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico, despite having cared for patients there for years. This denial of care is attributed to the
The accuracy and effectiveness of online translation tools have come under scrutiny when it comes to translating pediatric discharge instructions. A recent study compared the performance of Google Translate, ChatGPT, and professional translations for various languages, highlighting discrepancies in their adequacy, fluency, and potential harm introduced by the translations. In the study, Google Translate and
The FDA advisory committee recently voted 11-0 in support of the investigational drug donanemab for treating early Alzheimer’s disease. The committee concluded that the benefits of donanemab outweighed its risks for patients with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia. Furthermore, they agreed unanimously that the available data demonstrated the drug’s effectiveness in treating Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent discussion led by Rep. Jamie Raskin, the humanity of healthcare professionals was brought to light. The statement made by Dr. Raskin regarding Dr. Anthony Fauci served as a reminder that these professionals are not just characters in a comic book. They are real individuals facing immense challenges and responsibilities in the healthcare
An endocrinologist explains why. Most dermatologists would agree that sunscreen is The Most Important product in your bathroom cabinet, far outweighing your cleanser, treatment serums, or face masks. Yet, for many people, sunscreen is still the one product that can feel like pulling teeth to apply. Which makes sense: Face sunscreens have historically had less-than-stellar
Insomnia, pelvic pain, and stuffy nose, to name a few. Hear us out: Makeup with SPF should no longer be a slept-on category. We know you’ve been hurt by sunscreen in the past, but innovation has come a long way, and there are now tons of cool products on the market that help you sneak
Calm your body and mind. Wearing makeup during the hot summer months isn’t always an ideal or pleasant experience. However, the one makeup product I love wearing all year long—including on sweaty and humid summer days—is blush. It’s a quick and easy way to amp up your glow factor without having to put on a
