A new treatment for primary axillary hyperhidrosis called Qbrexza (glycopyrronium) has been approved by the US Food And Drug Administration (FDA).
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US FDA Gives Green Light For New Malaria Drug
The US Food And Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light for tafenoquine (Krintafel), a new drug to fight malaria.
Diabetes Increases Risk of Cancer Development, Especially in Women
Having diabetes dramatically increases one’s risk of developing cancer, especially in women, as shown in a global review that involved nearly 20 million people.
A New Online Health Calculator That Can Predict Heart Disease Risk
Researchers have recently developed and validated an online health calculator called the Cardiovascular Disease Population Risk Tool (CVDPoRT) that can help people check their risk of heart disease and their heart age.
Approaching Rheumatoid Arthritis With a Positive Mindset
The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Diane Chamberlain talks about pursuing her writing passion while living with rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory condition. Joining her is Ara Dikranian, MD, Rheumatologist at the Cabrillo Center for Rheumatic Disease in San Diego, CA.
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune chronic inflammatory arthritis that causes swelling in the joints which could lead to pain and stiffness that could lead to loss of mobility. The most commonly involved joints are the hands, wrists, feet and the knees. There are about 1.6 million adults in the US living with rheumatoid arthritis and diagnosed between the ages of 40 and 70.
Liver Disease and Advances in Screening Technology
The fatty liver disease is a very common liver disease in the US. Something as simple as a five-minute scan could change your life when it comes to your liver. Nurse practitioner and Liver Specialist Ann Moore, and Wayne Eskridge, CEO of the Fatty Liver Foundation, explains more about the topic on this segment.
New STI Causes Female Infertility, But There’s No Need to Panic
Health experts in the UK are alerting that rates of the sexually transmitted infection, mycoplasma genitalium, may probably double in the next decade, but there’s no need for the U.S. to panic. Tests that are becoming more accurate could only be the reason why there is an increase in rates. Mycoplasma genitalium is known to cause female infertility and it’s becoming resistant to antibiotics. This STI is often mistaken for chlamydia. Experts say that many patients are asymptomatic, which means they can spread the STI to their partners without knowing it.
Researchers Found Link Between Bitter-Taste Sensitivity and Cancer Risk
A new study began investigating the association between sensitivity to bitter tastes and the risk of cancer in women. However, researchers were surprised to discover that their working hypothesis with regards to women’s sensitivity to bitter flavors had nothing to do with their long-term dietary preferences. The study findings were published in the European Journal of Nutrition.
Is Aspirin the New Weapon Against Ovarian Cancer?
Two new studies show that consuming a daily low-dose of aspirin could possibly help women avoid ovarian cancer or promote their survival if the disease starts to develop. A daily low-dose aspirin is linked to a 10% reduction in developing ovarian cancer and it is also associated with approximately 30% survival improvement for ovarian cancer patients.
Wound Awareness Week 2018
Wounds Australia’s CEO Anne Buck returns to HPR to promote Wound Awareness Week 2018 and the comprehensive 5-Point Plan that her organization created that can help in reducing the burden of chronic wounds.