Breast and colon cancer: a year can be enough for those to consider themselves cured
2024-04-17 07:53:56
by Vera Martinella
The results of a new large investigation indicate that, with the diagnosis at the first stage, after 12 months patients return to having the same life expectancy as those who have never been ill. Screening checks are essential
They are the most widespread cancers in the Italian population: breast cancer is the most frequent of all, with around 55,900 new cases diagnosed in 2023 (around 500 of which among males), followed by colorectal cancer with 50,500 new diagnoses.
The good news, which comes from just one study published in the scientific journal International Journal of Cancer, is that 99% of women with breast cancer and 92% of patients with colorectal cancer have a similar life expectancy to those who have not had the disease if the cancer is detected in an early stage. The results of this research have a double significance. On the one hand, they help to answer the questions that all people ask themselves when they receive an oncological diagnosis: “Will I recover?”, “When can I consider myself out of danger?”. On the other hand, they reiterate and demonstrate, with numbers in hand, the importance of undergoing screening checks to discover the presence of a neoplasm in the early stages,
Psychiatrist Sparks Controversy by Suggesting Over-the-Counter Antidepressants, Fails to Disclose Industry Ties
Doctors across the medical community have expressed their concerns over a recent opinion piece written by Harvard professor Dr Roy Perlis, in which he suggests making antidepressants available over-the-counter (OTC). The article, published in STAT news, drew criticism for failing to disclose Dr Perlis’ financial ties to several pharmaceutical companies that manufacture these medications.
In his piece, Dr Perlis argues that easier access to antidepressants is crucial in addressing the growing mental health crisis in America. With an estimated 50 million Americans experiencing mental illnesses, he believes that OTC medication would be particularly helpful for those who are reluctant to seek professional help due to social stigma.
However, experts have pointed out the potential harms associated with antidepressants, including psychiatric disturbances and sexual dysfunction. They have also raised concerns about the conflict of interest posed by Dr Perlis’ financial relationship with pharmaceutical companies.
The omission of these significant ties in the article’s disclaimer has been widely criticized as “tedious and unprofessional” by professionals such as Dr James Davies from the University of Oxford. This lack of transparency raises questions about the credibility and objectivity of the argument put forth by Dr Perlis.
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Study highlights high risks of antipsychotics used in dementia
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Several antipsychotic treatments are associated with serious side effects when they are used to calm symptoms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease, points out a study published Thursday, fueling the already numerous controversies surrounding these drugs.
“The use of antipsychotics (…) in adults with dementia is associated with increased risks of stroke, venous thromboembolism, myocardial infarction, heart failure, fracture, pneumonia and acute renal failure,” lists this study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
These treatments — risperidone, haloperidol, quetiapine and olanzapine — are normally used for psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. They are also sometimes used against depression that is particularly resistant to other medications.
But it also happens that they are prescribed to patients suffering from dementia, such as Alzheimer’s. It is not a question of curing these illnesses, most of the time incurable, but of calming certain symptoms such as aggressive behavior.
This use is, however, very controversial, due to the serious side effects that these treatments pose a risk of, and their limited effectiveness in this indication.
National Womens Health Day, a week of free visits and consultations in the Marche region. Thats where
Health department in Marche region offers free women’s health services in celebration of National Women’s Health Day
The regional health department in the Marche region is celebrating National Women’s Health Day by offering a week of free visits, screenings, checks, interviews, conferences, info points, and appointments dedicated to women’s health. The initiative, known as the (H) Open Week on Women’s Health, is being organized by the Onda Ets Foundation.
From April 18th to April 24th, hospitals with the Pink Sticker will provide free clinical, diagnostic, and information services both in person and remotely. Specialized areas including cardiology, colonproctology, dermatology, diabetology, gynecology and obstetrics, and more will be offering services as part of this initiative.
In addition to medical services, the week will also include courses dedicated to addressing violence against women. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of women’s health and provide accessible healthcare services to women in the region.
Those interested in participating can benefit from a range of services by visiting participating hospitals during the designated week. The initiative comes at a crucial time when access to healthcare services is more important than ever.
AI Technology Revolutionizes Vineyard Management and Winemaking for Foley Family Farms and Other Wine Producers
Kara Maraden and the Role of AI in Modern Viticulture
By Stav Dimitropoulos and Will Smale, Business reporters
Published 2 hours ago
Kara Maraden uses AI to help her monitor the water needs of her vineyards Kara Maraden Revolutionizes Vineyard Management with AI Technology
Kara Maraden, director of viticulture at Foley Family Farms, oversees a vast expanse of vineyards spanning over a thousand miles in California and Oregon. With more than 5,200 acres under her purview, managing the water requirements of each vineyard seemed an insurmountable challenge until she embraced artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
“I can go online and see what irrigations are needed down in Santa Barbara,
300 miles away,” says Ms. Maraden.
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Increasing rabid raccoon sightings raise concerns among Prince Georges County residents, warns local authorities
Authorities Warn Residents After Capturing Rabid Raccoon
Authorities Warn Residents After Capturing Rabid Raccoon Authorities in Prince George’s County
Residents in Prince George’s County are being cautioned as local authorities have recently captured a rabid raccoon in the area. This incident adds to a series of similar cases being reported not only in this region but elsewhere as well.
Concerns of the Residents
To address the concerns of the residents, FOX 5’s reporter, Josh Rosenthal, spoke to an expert to shed light on the situation. With the prevalence of such reports, it’s essential for people to gauge the level of threat posed by these rabid raccoons.
Expert’s Insight
Rosenthal’s conversation with the expert provides valuable insights. Understanding the expert’s opinions and advice on dealing with the situation enables residents to make informed decisions. With the expertise brought forward, individuals can gauge how concerned they should be and what precautions they can take to ensure their safety.
Stay Updated
Stay tuned for further updates and notifications from the local authorities, who prioritize the safety and well-being of residents. Any developments, precautions, or measures taken to address this issue will be effectively communicated,
Republic of Congo reports its first cases of mpox in several regions
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of the Congo (AP) — The Republic of Congo has recorded its first cases of mpox in several regions, the health ministry said, revealing how the disease may be spreading across Africa since it was confirmed by sexual transmission of the virus for the first time on the continent last year.
Mpox is a virus that originates in wild animals and occasionally passes to people, who can spread it to others. The virus was previously known as monkeypox because it was first observed in laboratory monkeys.
The World Health Organization said in November that it had confirmed for the first time the sexual transmission of mpox in the neighboring country of Congo. African scientists warned this could make the disease difficult to contain.
The Republic of Congo’s health ministry released its report on Wednesday. This report indicates that about 43 cases have been reported to the ministry in nine of the country’s 12 departments. The government has not issued any additional comment on the publication, which was not officially distributed to the media and appears to be intended for internal use.
Mpox sparked global concern in an outbreak in 2022,
Non-Surgical Drug Therapy for Corneal Dystrophy After Vision Correction: A Breakthrough Treatment Revealed
[의학신문·일간보사=이상만 기자] Recently, after LASIK and LASEK, methods of refraction correction by cutting the cornea with a laser, such as Smile LASIK and Smile Pro, have become very popular and have established themselves at a high level both in terms of safety and visual acuity.
However, even if the preoperative examination is normal, there are cases when congenitally hidden corneal diseases appear after surgery. Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) is one of them and regular post-operative checks and the response of experienced medical personnel are very important for vision recovery and corneal health.
Implementation of non-surgical drug therapy for “corneal dystrophy after vision correction”
Scene of Smile Pro vision correction surgery performed by Kim Boo-ki, director of Onnuri Smile Eye Clinic.
Director Boo-ki Kim of Gangnam Onnuri Smile Eye Clinic and Director Young-taek Jeong of Jeonju Onnuri Eye Clinic reported the clinical results of successful vision recovery through non-surgical drug treatment in a patient who unexpectedly developed corneal disease hidden after vision correction with laser surgery in the journal JCRS (Journal of SCI-level international academic journal in the field of ophthalmology of Cataract & Refractive Surgery).
Medical staff performed step-by-step personalized drug treatment on 26 eyes that had normal corneas in the detailed preoperative examination but developed corneal epithelial basement membrane dystrophy after surgery.
82 percent of patients with undiagnosed hemophilia 2024-04-17 22:52:10
Hemophilia is a genetic blood disorder. When the disease is in severe stage, there is severe pain without any injury, bleeding, swelling of joints of muscles and bones.
According to the World Federation of Hemophilia, 10 per lakh people in Bangladesh are affected by hemophilia. According to that, the actual number of patients in the country is about 17 thousand. However, the identified patients are only a little more than three thousand. That is, about 82 percent are still undetected.
Hemophilia is a special blood disorder. Usually people carry this disease genetically or from birth. When we get a cut somewhere in our body, when it bleeds, it naturally clots. But it takes time for the blood of a person with hemophilia to clot. Bleeding continued for a long time.
This is because blood clotting requires special protein factors. A person suffering from hemophilia is deficient in this protein. Hemophilia is mor e common in men. And women carry the gene responsible for hemophilia.
In medical terms, it is called X-linked disease, which is passed from generation to generation through the X chromosome of the human body. So if a mother carries this gene on her X chromosome,