Professor Peter A. Lio reviews topical therapies for atopic dermatitis for Medscape. Dr. Peter Lio, it’s great to have the opportunity to discuss topical treatments for adults with atopic dermatitis with you. What are the typical signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis that can help guide treatment decisions? This is a difficult question for a disease that affects up to 10% of adults and perhaps up to 20% of children with a complex etiopathogenesis.(1,2) I would say the typical scenario includes a patient with mild or moderate illness characterized by itchy patches in the head, neck, and/or flexures. I have…
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In some tragic cases, taking a selfie for social media can be fatal. A study by Australian researchers, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Researchboldly asserts that these selfie-related deaths – particularly falls from dizzying heights and drownings – constitute a public health problem. Nathalie Auger, MD, MSc, medical epidemiologist at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Center in Canada, who has conducted separate studies research on this topicTotally agree. “Selfie-related mortality is a public health concern because these deaths affect people of all ages worldwide, are increasing, and could be avoided with better education and public awareness,” Auger…
Missoula, MontanaKGVO-AM News) – On Thursday’s Talk Back, KGVO listeners first met Susie Hedalen, who announced she is running as a Republican to replace impeached OPI Superintendent Elsie Arntzen from his functions in 2024.Hedalen, currently superintendent of the Townsend, Montana, school district, first emphasized the importance of a safe and secure environment for Montana’s schoolchildren.Hedalen stressed the importance of basic courses for schoolchildren“Parents deserve and have a right to know what their students are learning and that they are safe,” Hedalen began. “For this reason, we must refocus on learning, and our classrooms must be that place of learning. Reading,…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a proposed rule which establishes disincentives for health care providers1 that violate the Information Blocking Rule (IBR) under the 21st Century Cures Act (“Cures Act”). As discussed in our advance warningthe IBR prohibits certain “actors» (i.e. healthcare providers, health information exchanges (HIEs), health information networks (HINs), and health information technology developers certified health professionals (health IT developers) to knowingly and unreasonably interfere with access, exchange, or use of electronic health information unless required by law or covered by regulation exception.2 Earlier this year, the OIG finalized a rule that…
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) and icddr,b have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for prevention, treatment and research of diseases. The event took place at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Vice Chancellor’s Conference Room of BSMMU. Prof Dr Sharfuddin Ahmed, Vice-Chancellor of BSMMU, said that BSMMU works on treatment, education, services and research in equal measure. We are also strengthening disease prevention and research related to the public interest. BSMMU has initiated clinical trials on many disease cures as part of its research. “We have reached agreements with many local and international organizations. Today’s agreement is one…
While artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have the potential to identify patients at risk of dementia, significant improvements are needed before their use in clinical practice, according to the results of a study published in the journal Alzheimer’s and dementia. As the prevalence of dementia increases worldwide due to increased life expectancy, researchers are looking for ways to delay its onset. Research in this area has focused on treatment and prevention at an early stage, as there is currently no definitive cure for dementia. Additionally, the literature regarding the impact of treating dementia risk factors to help slow the…
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RURAL LIFE…Rural Mental Health Resilience Program Now Available OnlinePUBLISHED ON November 16, 2023“The free online resources available through the Rural Mental Health Resilience Program are accessible to all grassroots organizations and individuals across the country,” said Jeff Winton, founder and president of Rural Minds. “Our goal is to provide information that can lead to lasting positive change by giving rural residents the tools they need to address mental health and give them hope for the future. » (Photo: Andrej Lišakov, Unsplash)MAYVILLE, NY — Rural Minds, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve as an informed voice on mental…
By Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, CNN (CNN) — Samarkand. It’s a name that rolls off the tongue, conjuring up images of adventure, exploration and far-off mysteries. Founded around 700 BCE, it is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, a crossroads of cultures and a hub of learning and trade – particularly at the height of the ancient Route of the Silk, which crossed the city. Much has been written about this jewel of southeastern Uzbekistan, but a poem by the British novelist and poet James Elroy Flecker (1884-1915) perhaps sums it up best: “For a thirst to know what…
Sign up for IndyEat’s free newsletter for weekly recipes, food features and cookbook releasesReceive our free email Now listen to this emailWhe month of September, often considered the second of January, is the perfect time to set goals and adopt new habits. Meal prepping is a great way to help you stay on track and achieve your goals. Benefits include helping you stick to healthier foods, saving money, minimizing food waste, saving time and reducing stress.Sophie Dillon, nutrition manager at Fresh food for fitnesshas put together some nutritious recipes (breakfast, lunch and dinner) that take less than 30 minutes to…