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The patient had an advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) on the face that seemed to be affecting the facial nerve, ruling out aggressive surgery. When Mohs surgery failed to clear the tumor, radiation was ordered. But the best option — an immune checkpoint inhibitor — could not be administered because the patient was …
Assaf is an epidemiologist and postdoctoral fellow researching substance use, drug-related overdose, and harm reduction. A needle exchange program, also known as a syringe services program, is a harm reduction strategy that provides clean and sterile injecting equipment to those who inject drugs. At first glance, these programs may sound radical. But the reality …
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It was the middle of a snowstorm, and I had some cooking to do. Not for myself or my family, but for a friend recovering from a hospital stay; I had signed on to a meal-train plan, my turn had arrived, and unplowed roads meant I couldn’t go to the grocery store. My only …
A study has shown increased detection of mild E. coli infections and revised lab testing practices in Australia which may lead to changes in public health response. In Queensland, 31 of 96 Shiga toxin‒producing E. coli (STEC) cases during 2020 to 2022 were reported by a specialty pathology laboratory for alternative health practitioners. In Australia, laboratory-confirmed …
The Senate Finance Committee contemplated the future yesterday: artificial intelligence and its potential applications to health care. And it turns out the future looks an awful lot like the past and present: Democrats want regulations. And the industry wants money. “There are a lot of reasons to be optimistic,” Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden …
Umbilical cord care: Do’s and don’ts for parents A newborn’s umbilical cord stump typically falls off about two weeks after birth. In the meantime, treat your baby’s umbilical cord stump gently. By Mayo Clinic Staff Wonder how to care for the umbilical cord stump attached to your newborn’s belly button? Follow these tips to …
Over the last decade, healthcare – and more specifically, primary care – has been at an inflection point. As the industry continues to transform with the evolution of digital records, alternative payment models, and challenges of staffing and burnout, primary care practices have faced specific challenges keeping up with these demands. As a result, …
Body mass index (BMI) is a simple tool for assessing whether an individual falls into a normal weight range for their height. In order to assess your BMI, you take your weight in kilograms and divide it by the square of your height in meters. Those with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 score …
Struggling to lose belly fat but not sure how? You’re not alone. Stubborn belly fat often remains the final hurdle in the realm of toning and weight loss, and many people struggle for years to get rid of it. Getty Images What Is Belly Fat? Belly fat is the fat that appears around the …