Around the corner from the Capitol building is Grubb's Pharmacy, which makes special prescription drug deliveries to lawmakers
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-pharmacy-used-by-congress/
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Hollywood Star Zoe Saldana Won't Let Hashimoto's Slow Her Down
Hollywood go-to star Zoe Saldana refuses to let a thyroid disorder slow her down.
From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/zoe-saldana-action-hero?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Guilt, Mistrust, Fear Scar Vegas Shooting Survivor
Daniela Gelay and her boyfriend escaped the deadliest mass-shooting in U.S. history, but trauma of that day lingers.
From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20171011/guilt-mistrust-fear-scar-vegas-shooting-survivor?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Childhood obesity 10 times higher than 1970s
The World Health Organization is warning of serious physical and psychological consequences from the alarming rise in obesity rates. CBS News' Teri Okita reports.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/childhood-obesity-10-times-higher-than-1970s/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/childhood-obesity-10-times-higher-than-1970s/
Hormone Therapy May Be OK for Women With Migraines
Heightened risk of stroke not borne out in preliminary study
From: http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/news/20171011/hormone-therapy-may-be-ok-for-women-with-migraines?src=RSS_PUBLIC
'Heat-Not-Burn Cigarettes' Aiming for U.S. Market
Researchers caution that potential health concerns remain largely unknown
From: http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20171011/heat-not-burn-cigarettes-aiming-for-us-market?src=RSS_PUBLIC
"Will & Grace" Star Eric McCormack Talks, Health, Longevity, and Giving Back
"Will & Grace" star Eric McCormack talks, health, longevity, and giving back.
From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/eric_mccormack_10_questions?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Parkinson's Disease: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMmCgEy-tKk
Pediatric Hot Topics: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvoozeDm1EE
Peripheral Artery Disease: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNfO4gVQ3jE
Physical Activity Through Play: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0mEPEqaFwU
Point of Care Ultrasound: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfu2GQeqvp8
Bad night's sleep? Napping probably won't help
Rsearcher Matthew Walker is sounding the alarm about what he calls "the silent sleep loss epidemic"
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lack-of-sleep-health-effects-and-tips-for-good-nights-rest/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lack-of-sleep-health-effects-and-tips-for-good-nights-rest/
ADA Foundation names new executive director
The ADA Foundation Board of Directors announced Oct. 10 that it has named Nick Falco as the ADA Foundation's new executive director, effective Oct. 16.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/ada-foundation-names-new-executive-director
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/ada-foundation-names-new-executive-director
Bars Removal: The Final Step in Your Pectus Journey
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et7Wooxkq3U
You Think You Have Pectus? The First Step
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBmvFSKSgzw
Soaring obesity rates come with hefty price tag
New research found that treating the effects of obesity will cost the world's collective health care systems $1.2 trillion per year by 2025
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/soaring-global-obesity-rates-come-with-hefty-price-tag/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/soaring-global-obesity-rates-come-with-hefty-price-tag/
Does mindfulness really live up to its claims?
There's not even an agreed-upon definition of mindfulness that researchers can use to test the concept's effectiveness, researchers say
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mindfulness-no-proof-lives-up-to-claims/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mindfulness-no-proof-lives-up-to-claims/
How accurate are fertility tests? Study raises doubts
Doctors say age remains a better indicator of a woman's "reproductive potential" than fertility tests
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fertility-tests-ovarian-reserve-accuracy-questioned-study/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fertility-tests-ovarian-reserve-accuracy-questioned-study/
Trauma's Toll on a Woman's Heart
Study found those who experienced 3 or more tragedies were more likely to have signs of cardiovascular trouble
From: https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20171011/traumas-toll-on-a-womans-heart?src=RSS_PUBLIC
ADA, ADA Foundation mobilize to help Puerto Rico's dentists
The ADA and ADA Foundation have teamed together to lead a unified effort to help the dentists of Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria's devastation of the island.
From: By David Burger http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/ada-ada-foundation-mobilize-to-help-puerto-ricos-dentists
From: By David Burger http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/ada-ada-foundation-mobilize-to-help-puerto-ricos-dentists
Childhood Obesity Up Worldwide Almost 10-Fold
United States is 15th out of 200 countries studied
From: https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20171010/childhood-obesity-up-worldwide-almost-10-fold?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Study Debunks Notion That Epidurals Prolong Labor
Women had similar outcomes whether they got the anesthetic or a 'dummy' placebo
From: https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20171010/study-debunks-notion-that-epidurals-prolong-labor?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Good news about the HPV vaccine
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Did you know certain viruses can cause cancer? Two common examples include hepatitis C (which is linked with liver cancer) and human papilloma virus (HPV, which causes cervical cancer). The discovery of these virus-cancer connections is particularly important, because if a vaccine can prevent these viral infections it may also prevent cancer. And there is preliminary evidence that the HPV vaccine is making this happen. More on that in a moment.
What is HPV?
HPV is a group of viruses that may cause warts (papillomas) and a variety of cancers, including those involving the throat, rectum, penis, and cervix. HPV can spread between people by skin-to-skin contact, mostly during sexual activity. There may be no symptoms or signs of any illness at the time you get it. In some people, it sticks around and causes trouble years or decades later. HPV infection is quite common: an estimated 80 million people in the US are currently infected.
The HPV vaccine
Most people are exposed to HPV at some point in their lives through sexual activity. That’s why the vaccine is routinely recommended for teenagers, to protect them before they become sexually active. Specifically, the vaccine is recommended for:
- kids (girls and boys), ages 11 to 12
- women through age 26 and men through age 21 if they did not receive it earlier
- men who have sex with men (or intend to) through age 26
- transgender adults through age 26
- young adults with diseases that suppress the immune system (such as HIV) through age 26.
Does the HPV vaccine work?
Past studies have demonstrated that the HPV vaccine is highly effective, with protection rates of 97% or higher for the strains covered. And it’s estimated that with widespread vaccination, more than 90% of the 31,000 HPV-related cases of cancer that occur each year in women and men could be prevented. Studies have already shown a drop in precancerous abnormalities in the Pap smears of women in recent years, as well as a reduction in genital warts among young adults.
More good news
A recent study reports some impressive trends in the years since HPV vaccinations began:
- Between 2009 and 2015, HPV infections among women 18 to 59 fell by 32%; and the drop in infection rates was most dramatic (65%) among women 18 to 26.
- And… rates of HPV infection fell even among women who were not vaccinated. Among unvaccinated women 18 to 26, HPV infections fell by 50% (from nearly 20% to about 10%).
- Rates of other sexually transmitted diseases (such as gonorrhea and herpes) did not fall during the years of this study, so the use of condoms or other changes in sexual practices were considered unlikely causes of the drop in HPV.
It may seem strange that unvaccinated women experienced fewer HPV infections since approval of the vaccine. The likely explanation is “herd immunity.” When an infection becomes less common in a population, there is less opportunity for that infection to spread; when the drop is significant enough, even unvaccinated people benefit.
Room for improvement
Recent estimates suggest that only 60% of children are being vaccinated for HPV as recommended, and the rate is much lower for boys than girls. As with any new vaccine, it takes time for widespread acceptance, but as more studies (like this one) demonstrating effectiveness and longer-term studies of safety are published, vaccination rates are expected to increase. If they do, the impact on cancer prevention should be even greater than found in this recent study. This includes not only cervical cancer, but other cancers in men and women (such as those involving the throat and rectum) linked to HPV.
The news may get even better
It can take decades for cancer to develop among people with HPV infection. Since the vaccine has only been available for about 10 years, we won’t know for a while just how helpful it is at preventing infections and the cancers to which they are linked. So, stand by. The full benefits of HPV vaccination aren’t yet known. Of course, future research will also be needed on any potential risks of HPV vaccination that have not yet been recognized. So far, the news has been good, and likely will keep getting better.
The post Good news about the HPV vaccine appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Robert H. Shmerling, MD https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/good-news-about-the-hpv-vaccine-2017101112510
Trauma's Toll on a Woman's Heart
Study found those who experienced 3 or more tragedies were more likely to have signs of cardiovascular trouble
From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20171011/traumas-toll-on-a-womans-heart?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Practice What You Preach: Mayo Clinic Radio
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y42jkM-UYoM
How lack of sleep affects health and tips for a good night's rest
Nearly two-thirds of Americans do not get a full eight hours of sleep per night. Now, researcher Matthew Walker is sounding the alarm about what he calls "the silent sleep loss epidemic." Walker has spent more than 20 years studying sleep and its impact on mental health and disease. Walker joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what happens to the body when its lacking sleep, why some people shouldn't nap at all and some tips for healthy sleeping habits.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/how-lack-of-sleep-affects-health-and-tips-for-a-good-nights-rest/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/how-lack-of-sleep-affects-health-and-tips-for-a-good-nights-rest/
Christie says it's "not good" that Trump hasn't declared opioid emergency
Christie said that the presidential commission to fight opioid abuse's recommendations are "lessened" without the declaration
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/christie-says-its-not-good-that-trump-hasnt-declared-opioid-emergency/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/christie-says-its-not-good-that-trump-hasnt-declared-opioid-emergency/
ADA collaboration seeks to help streamline credentialing process for dentists
In an effort to reduce administrative burdens for dentists, the ADA and the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) are partnering to help streamline the credentialing process for dentists and participating organizations, such as payers, hospitals and employers.
From: Kimber Solana http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/ada-collaboration-seeks-to-help-streamline-credentialing-process-for-dentists
From: Kimber Solana http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/ada-collaboration-seeks-to-help-streamline-credentialing-process-for-dentists
American Academy of Periodontology publishes proceedings on cone-beam computed tomography
When to use and when not to use cone-beam computed tomography for certain periodontal related procedures and implants is the topic of proceedings published by the American Academy of Periodontology in October.
From: By David Burger http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/american-academy-of-periodontology-publishes-proceedings-on-cone-beam-computed-tomography
From: By David Burger http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/american-academy-of-periodontology-publishes-proceedings-on-cone-beam-computed-tomography
Health Volunteers Overseas' Peruvian project seeks oral and maxillofacial surgeons
Dr. Frost, a member of the ADA Foundation International Programs Committee, is the director for a new Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) oral health project at the Craniofacial Center of the Hospital Regional Docente Las Mecedes in Chicalayo, Peru.
From: By David Burger http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/health-volunteers-overseas-peruvian-project-seeks-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgeons
From: By David Burger http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/health-volunteers-overseas-peruvian-project-seeks-oral-and-maxillofacial-surgeons
Veterans Day: From bomber pilot to dentist, Dr. Kasper says it's a wonderful life
A little more than 550,000 of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II are still alive. One of them is Dr. Robert Kasper, 95, who ran a private dental practice in Detroit for more than 30 years and retired in the mid-1980s.
From: By David Burger http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/veterans-day-from-bomber-pilot-to-dentist-dr-kasper-says-its-a-wonderful-life
From: By David Burger http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/veterans-day-from-bomber-pilot-to-dentist-dr-kasper-says-its-a-wonderful-life
Tenfold increase in childhood and adolescent obesity in four decades: new study by Imperial College London and WHO
Tenfold increase in childhood and adolescent obesity in four decades: new study by Imperial College London and WHO
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2017/increase-childhood-obesity/en/index.html
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2017/increase-childhood-obesity/en/index.html
Childhood Obesity Up Worldwide Almost 10-Fold
United States is 15th out of 200 countries studied
From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20171010/childhood-obesity-up-worldwide-almost-10-fold?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Study Debunks Notion That Epidurals Prolong Labor
Women had similar outcomes whether they got the anesthetic or a 'dummy' placebo
From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20171010/study-debunks-notion-that-epidurals-prolong-labor?src=RSS_PUBLIC
WHO: International Day of the Girl Child 2017 - Statement by WHO Director-General
From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxS8l45QgXE
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