TUESDAY, Sept. 18, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Levels of anxiety and depression seen in people who have a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation may be affected by how the heart condition is treated, a new study suggests. Past studies have shown that anxiety, distress and depression are common among people with AFib. […]
Novel Treatment, Lumoxiti Injection, Approved for ‘Hairy Cell’ Leukemia
THURSDAY, Sept. 13, 2018 — Lumoxiti injection has been approved to treat certain instances of relapsed or refractory “hairy cell” leukemia (HCL), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. Lumoxiti (moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk) is among a novel class of drugs called CD22-directed cytotoxins to treat HCL, the agency said. It was approved for adults who […]
Common anti-smoking treatment makes no difference in shisha tobacco addiction
Researchers at the University of York has shown that a drug commonly used to help smokers overcome addiction to cigarettes does not have the same effect in shisha smokers. Smoking tobacco through a waterpipe, often referred to as shisha or hookah smoking, is becoming popular, particularly among young people, across the globe. It is often […]
Chancroid: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Chancroid is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacteria Haemophilus ducreyi. It is rare in North America and Europe. Having chancroid also increases the risk of developing other STIs because the sores compromise the skin barrier and immune system. People with chancroid should seek medical treatment as soon as they notice symptoms. Anyone […]
In the midst of opioid crisis, treatment for drug-dependent newborns evolves
Dr. Jodi Jackson has worked for years to address infant mortality in Kansas. Often, that means she treats newborns in a high-tech neonatal intensive care unit with sophisticated equipment whirring and beeping. And that is exactly the wrong place for an infant like Lili. Lili’s mother, Victoria, used heroin for the first two-thirds of her […]
Hypoglycemia without diabetes: Causes, treatment, and diet
In this article, we explore the health conditions beyond diabetes that can cause hypoglycemia. We also look at treatment options and the dietary changes that can help prevent low blood sugar. What is hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels drop below 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl). Severe hypoglycemia can be life-threatening if a person […]
6 Surprising Symptoms Of Heart Attacks In Women
The statistics around heart attack diagnosis and treatment in women around the world are alarming. Not only are females half as likely as men to receive proper treatment, they’re also twice as likely to die within six months after being discharged. Julie Anne Mitchell, Director of Prevention at the Heart Foundation, says this shows a […]
Discovery presents treatment hope for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases
There is new hope for the treatment of Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases following a ground-breaking discovery made by an Australian-Chinese research collaboration. Researchers from the University of South Australia and the Third Military Medical University in China have discovered a signal pathway within cells, and also invented a potential drug that could stop degeneration […]
Genetic mutations of appendix cancer identified, may impact treatment
The rarity of appendix cancer, accounting for less than 1 percent of tumors that originate in the gastrointestinal tract, and the lack of scientific data for this disease means that current treatment guidelines recommend applying therapies to people with appendix cancer that are intended for those with colon cancer. To understand why some patients with […]
Postpartum gas: Causes, treatment, and home remedies
In this article, we explore the causes of postpartum gas and bloating. We also cover when to see a doctor and treatment options, including home remedies. Is it normal? A woman’s body goes through many changes during and after pregnancy. After giving birth, or postpartum, it is normal for a person to notice changes to […]