March 20, 2023 — When a bacterial infection reaches the bloodstream, every second is critical. The patient’s life is on the line. Yet blood tests to identify bacteria take hours to days. While waiting, doctors often prescribe broad-spectrum antibiotics in hopes of killing whatever germ may be at fault. Someday soon, that wait time could … Read more
March 21, 2023 — Amy Lindberg, a 63-year-old retired Navy captain, developed some disturbing symptoms 6 years ago. “I had anxiety, depression, and cognitive issues — ‘brain fog’— and they didn’t add up for me,” she said. “I have a thyroid problem and had gone through menopause, but these didn’t seem like my standard thyroid … Read more
March 21, 2023 – Most of the time, when a polyp is found during an older adult’s colonoscopy, it is unlikely that a concerning polyp or colon cancer will be found during a future surveillance scan. Yet most patients are advised to repeat the colonoscopy even if they aren’t expected to live very long, a … Read more
When you finish treatment for breast cancer, you might have a mix of feelings. Going through treatment is physically and mentally exhausting, with many side effects from chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and immunotherapy. Once the treatment phase is over, is there anything you can do to boost your odds of staying cancer-free? The answer is YES. … Read more
When you finish treatment for breast cancer, you might have a mix of feelings. Going through treatment is physically and mentally exhausting, with many side effects from chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and immunotherapy. Once the treatment phase is over, is there anything you can do to boost your odds of staying cancer-free? The answer is YES. … Read more
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Multiple sclerosis (MS) and atherosclerosis both involve an abnormal hardening of body tissue, and recent research suggests they may be linked. MS is a neurodegenerative disease that attacks the brain and spinal cord. Atherosclerosis is hardening of the arteries. Studies show connections between … Read more
March 31, 2023 – An antiviral therapy in early development has the potential to prevent COVID-19 infections when given as a nasal spray as little as 4 hours before exposure. It also appears to work as a treatment if used within 4 hours after infection inside the nose, new research reveals. Known as TriSb92 (brand name … Read more
By Margret Krakauer, as told to Keri Wiginton My introduction to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was a day of hell. I’m 79 now, but I had cataract surgery when I was 70. About 4 days after the procedure, I had what’s called a central retinal occlusion, which is like an eye stroke. They also found … Read more
March 31, 2023 – Health experts around the country are scrambling to determine which preventive services may no longer be free to patients after Thursday’s ruling by a federal court judge that struck down part of Affordable Care Act. U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor ruled that the ACA’s prevention mandate, which provides screenings for multiple … Read more
Can your thoughts and feelings be linked to your weight? Experts say yes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a popular form of talk therapy that focuses on how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. It’s effective for a wide range of issues. Those include helping you reach and keep a healthy weight. In the … Read more