Doctor help, I’ve had a glass in my bum for three days: Eye-watering case of married man, 47, who lost vessel while drunk The constipated Nepalese man waited 3 days before seeking medical attention He also only sought help after unsuccessfully trying to remove the glass himself In the UK retrieving objects from the rectum […]
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Student nurse turned blue and vomited blood due to sepsis
Sepsis: Dr Chris reveals how to reduce risk of infection We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A student nurse has shared […]
Four surprising ways to reduce bloating, according to a nutritionist
I am Gwyneth Paltrow’s doctor. I have the antidote for bloating in women Gas is a natural byproduct of digestion, but sometimes too much is produced Dr Will Cole says to ease bloating people should try meditation and slow eating READ MORE: Gwyneth Paltrow responds to THAT diet backlash Bloating is a regular yet unfortunate […]
Clocks springing forward associated with ‘troubling’ health risks
Daylight saving time: Why are the clocks changed twice a year? We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info When the clocks go […]
Expert lists three reasons not to hold in your sneezes – ‘Dangerous’
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The body sneezes to remove irritants in the nasal cavity and reset the environment inside […]
Substance use disorders not associated with COVID-19-related mortality
New research from Boston Medical Center found that substance use disorders do not increase the likelihood of dying from COVID-19. Published in Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, the study showed that the increased risk for severe COVID-19 in people with SUD that has been seen may be the result of co-occurring medical conditions. Multiple large […]
Over-the-scope clip beneficial for nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding
For patients with bleeding from some nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal causes, over-the-scope clips (OTSC) may be better than standard treatment for reducing the risk for further bleeding, according to a study published online March 7 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. James Y. W. Lau, M.D., from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and colleagues compared […]
Black Americans, low-income Americans may benefit most from stronger policies on air pollution
Stronger regulations lowering levels of fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) would benefit the health of all Americans, but Black Americans and low-income Americans would likely reap the most benefits, including a lower risk of premature death, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “The EPA is currently considering […]
Buprenorphine after nonfatal opioid overdose found to result in reduced risk of overdose death
Receiving medication for opioid use disorders, such as buprenorphine after an overdose, leads to lower mortality risk, according to a Rutgers study. Drug overdose deaths are a significant public health concern in the United States. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, there were more than 105,000 drug overdose deaths in 2021, which were […]
Antifungal tolerance in Candida auris contributes to treatment failure
A recent study published in the journal Biomedicines aimed to determine the antifungal tolerance of Candida auris (C. auris) to all three classes of antifungal drugs commonly used to treat invasive candidiasis. Microbial infections are caused by harmful bacteria, fungi, or viruses and affect millions worldwide. Increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been observed globally, threatening the healthcare system. Among […]