False Promise of Vaginal Laser Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients

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April 17, 2023 – Vaginal laser “rejuvenation” does not relieve certain symptoms of menopause or improve sexual function in breast cancer survivors, new research shows, but will it be enough to stop some health care providers from promoting the false promise of laser therapy and cashing in on it?  Probably not, “because history tells us that … Read more

Bird Flu in Chilean Man Shows Virus Adapting to Human Spread

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By Cara Murez  HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tests done on a Chilean man infected with bird flu showed signs that the virus has partially adapted to spread between mammals. However, the public health risk still remains low, U.S. health officials say. “Those genetic changes have been seen previously with past … Read more

Regular Sleep May Be Crucial for People Living With Schizophrenia

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By Cara Murez  HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Consistently good sleep is important for everyone, but it is particularly important for patients with schizophrenia, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, along with collaborators in Italy, used wrist monitors to measure activity and rest in 250 people, including … Read more

Ozzy’s Wearable Cyborg May Be The Future of Physical Therapy

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SOURCES: Yoshiyuki Sankai, PhD, founder and CEO, Cyberdyne, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.  Hiroki Kimura, chief clinical officer, Cyberdyne, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. Tetsu Sugie, senior manager for corporate development, Cyberdyne, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. Bob McIver, physical therapist and doctor of physical therapy; director of clinical technology, Brooks Rehabilitation, Jacksonville, FL. Navid Hannanvash, doctor of physical therapy; CEO … Read more