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Wednesday, 9 October 2019

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay man $8bn over breast growth

A US jury finds Johnson & Johnson guilty of negligence over an anti-psychotic drug. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Why tomato puree might improve male fertility

Lycopene - a nutrient found in tomatoes - may boost sperm quality, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Overcoming loneliness in Penzance

Kelvin Lieu moved to Cornwall after his marriage ended and struggled to make new friends in an unknown area. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Blind and visually impaired women are checking for breast cancer in Colombia

In an innovative project in Colombia, blind and visually impaired women check for signs of breast cancer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Tuesday, 8 October 2019

Contaminated blood inquiry: 'It's all been covered up'

The parents of a 10-year-old boy who died after contracting HIV through contaminated blood products speak at the public inquiry. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Prescribed Zantac heartburn medicine recall in UK

Doctors are being told stop prescribing four types of Zantac, also known as ranitidine, as a "precaution". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Knife crime: On the wards with a London surgeon

The BBC's Clive Myrie followed one of Europe's busiest trauma teams for several months. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sweden Ebola: Patient tested in Malmo hospital

The patient was admitted with fever but doctors in Malmo say Ebola is not a likely diagnosis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Teenager's jaw rebuilt after horror horse accident in Derbyshire

Emily Eccles' face was rebuilt using three titanium plates and more than 160 stitches. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

‘How my son went from gamer to compulsive gambler’

As the NHS opens a clinic for young gaming and gambling addicts, the father of one tells his story. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Why I paid for my sons to have the HPV jab'

S1 boys are being offered the human papillomavirus vaccine, but GP Carolyn Calder wants the programme extended. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Knife crime: Inside the London hospital treating the victims

Clive Myrie meets London's knife crime victims and the people who treat them via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Why we're filming our dad dying from cancer'

Two brothers explain how it helps them to cope and want to break taboos surrounding the disease. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Secondary Sisters: Friends with incurable breast cancer set up support group

Nicky Newman and Laura Middleton-Hughes have cancer that has spread around their bodies. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Caroline Wyatt: The MS research that's offering me hope

The BBC's Caroline Wyatt looks at what medical advances might bring for people with multiple sclerosis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Monday, 7 October 2019

Harry, Meghan, William and Kate voice mental health advert

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are backing the "Every Mind Matters" campaign. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Summer heatwave 'death spike' seen in UK

There was an increase in deaths when Britain had its hottest day on record this summer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How cells sense oxygen wins Nobel prize

William Kaelin, Sir Peter Ratcliffe and Gregg Semenza win 2019 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

France IVF bill: Protests gather thousands in Paris

The bill would give single women and lesbian couples access to fertility treatment. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Shaken baby syndrome cases 'tip of the iceberg'

Hundreds of infants die from being shaken but experts say the full scale of the problem is unknown. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Psychiatrist vacancies 'threaten' NHS transformation

Unfilled consultant posts in England double in six years, prompting fears over service improvements. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sunday, 6 October 2019

Endometriosis: The condition that can take over seven years to diagnose

In the largest survey of its kind, more than 13,500 women from across the UK have shared their experience of having endometriosis with the BBC. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Endometriosis: Thousands share devastating impact of condition

Thousands of women have revealed to the BBC how endometriosis has affected their lives. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Saturday, 5 October 2019

'Dementia is a thief, it takes the person you love'

Linda Barnes' husband Ken was diagnosed with early onset dementia when he was 52. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Pop star Sia reveals battle with chronic pain disorder

The usually secretive Australian singer-songwriter says she has a neurological disease called EDS. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Diabetes: 'How my new insulin pump lets me play football'

Tilly-Rose was four when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Endurance sport: Why people push their bodies to extreme limits

Five people who complete long-distance swims, cycles and runs tell us why they do what they do. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Friday, 4 October 2019

Mind-controlled exoskeleton allows paralysed man to walk

A mind-controlled exoskeleton has allowed a paralysed 30-year-old man to walk in French lab. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Paralysed man moves in mind-reading exoskeleton

A man who had not walked for two years was able to move all his limbs thanks to new technology. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

US vaping illness deaths rise to 18 with 1,000 cases reported

Health officials urge people to stop vaping until the cause of a mystery illness is identified. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Thursday, 3 October 2019

How Balding Became Big Business, and the market is expected to grow even further - WSJ video

How Balding Became Big Business - WSJ video: Only 2 medications are FDA-approved as of 2019: minoxidil and finasteride:

References:

https://on.wsj.com/32SeoPz via CasesBlog - Medical and Health Blog More READ

Pret a Manger allergy death: Could new labelling save lives?

Pret a Manger rolls out more comprehensive food labelling in the wake of a teenager's allergy death. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ex-footballer Matt Piper used horse therapy to beat drinking problem

When Leicester City winger Matt Piper's career was cut short by injury he turned to alcohol. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Wednesday, 2 October 2019

Deafblind doctor: I was told not to touch patients

A student set to become the NHS's first deaf and blind doctor describes discrimination she has faced. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How to Take Care of Your Eyes as You Age: be aware of GMC: Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Cataract

From Consumer Reports:

Glaucoma

More than 2 million Americans have glaucoma, but 50% know it. Glaucoma often goes undiagnosed because it causes no symptoms until vision declines, at which point treatment no longer helps. People aged 40-60 should be examined by an optometrist every 3-5 years; those older than 60 need an eye exam every 1-2 years.

Many eye doctors screen for glaucoma with tonometry (measures eye pressure) but that’s not enough. Relying only on intraocular pressure (IOP) when screening for glaucoma could miss up to 50% of all cases. The exam should also include an ophthalmoscopy, which involves examining your optic nerve.

The most common treatment for glaucoma is eye drops known as prostaglandin analogs (PGAs), which lower eye pressure. Generic versions of most of those drugs are much cheaper than the brand-name versions.

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

There are two main forms of AMD:

1. Dry AMD, more common variety, which is treated mainly with dietary supplements

A specific blend of vitamins and minerals known as AREDS (vitamins C and E, plus copper, lutein, zeaxanthin, and zinc) lowers the risk of dry AMD progression by 25%. It’s the only treatment as of 2019.

Not all eye supplements contain the proper formulation. In an analysis of 11 eye-health supplements, only 4 contained the right mix: PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS Formula, PreserVision Eye Vitamin Lutein Formula, PreserVision AREDS2 Formula, and ICAPS AREDS.

Don’t bother taking any supplement with the hope that it will prevent AMD, no research supports that as of 2019.

2. Wet AMD, the more serious form, which requires monthly injections from an ophthalmologist with one of three drugs.

For wet AMD, consider an inexpensive drug vs the expensive ones. There are 3 drugs used to treat wet AMD—aflibercept (Eylea), bevacizumab (Avastin), and ranibizumab (Lucentis). Avastin costs just $50 per month, compared with $2,000 for the others. Avastin is officially approved only as a cancer drug and and you would need a compounding pharmacy.

References:

https://www.consumerreports.org/vision-eye-care/how-to-take-care-of-your-eyes-as-you-age/ via CasesBlog - Medical and Health Blog More READ

Sisters’ dilemma over Huntington’s disease test

The two women made different decisions on whether to be tested for the rare disorder. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Periods: Can women sharing stories break down taboos?

From helping friends insert tampons to panicky confessions on first dates, people have been sharing stories about periods on social media. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Virtual reality PTSD treatment has 'big impact' for veterans

One military veteran says being taken back to the type of trauma he experienced is helping him. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Is red meat back on the menu?

A controversial study says the evidence of health risks is so poor, people should keep on eating it. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

US hospitals turn away patients as ransomware strikes

Three hospitals in Alabama were forced to close their doors to all but the most critical new patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Beyonce's father Mathew Knowles reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Mathew Knowles will talk about having the condition on Wednesday's edition of Good Morning America. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

One in ten children had drunk alcohol in previous week - NHS survey.

An NHS survey suggests one in ten schoolchildren had drunk alcohol during the previous week. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Tuesday, 1 October 2019

Cancer treatment's effect on image: 'I almost felt like I didn't know who I was'

Seren Jenkins will not let cancer dictate how she looks - and wants others to overcome their fear. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Olivia Newton-John speaks about living with cancer

The singer and actress is battling breast cancer for the third time, after being told it's stage four. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Crystal has face cancer and wants to work in theatre

Diagnosed at 18-years-old, Crystal has joined the Teenage Cancer Trust #stillme campaign to inspire others. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Keep Things Simple For A Healthy, and Hopefully Longer, Life

By my former colleague at the University of Chicago, John Schumann: Keep Things Simple For A Healthy, Long Life:

1. Get enough sleep.

2. Move your body throughout the day.

3. Eat well — a healthy assortment of foods. Mostly plants, and not too much.

4. Interact socially. Isolation is not good for the body, soul or mind.

5. Take some time to reflect on what you are grateful for.

Interventions that promote longevity, remembered by mnemonic: DEEP purple - “eat colorful plant foods: Dietary modification, Exercise, active Engagement, Purposeful living (click here to enlarge the image).

References:

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/01/02/459970110/keep-things-simple-for-a-healthy-long-life via CasesBlog - Medical and Health Blog More READ