Scientists from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio have made a significant breakthrough in the study of esophageal cancer by identifying a gene mutation associated with the disease, potentially leading to improved prevention and treatment methods. Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) is a highly lethal cancer that affects the food pipe, and this discovery holds promise for […]
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter New research underscores the harms of e-cigarettes, showing that vaping increases the risk of asthma in teens who have never smoked cigarettes. Although e-cigarettes have fewer toxins than regular cigarettes, they still contain a mixture of harmful chemicals and raise the risk of respiratory diseases, researchers say. “Increasing knowledge about […]
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter In 22 states, 35% of adults or more were obese last year, new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show. Just 10 years ago, there were no states that had obesity rates at or above 35%. “Our updated maps send a clear message that additional support […]
A silent disorder is rising among older people worldwide, as millions unknowingly grapple with glaucoma – an eye condition that can cause irreversible blindness but shows no obvious symptoms until late-stage disease, ophthalmologists warn. It’s predicted that by 2050, the number of people with glaucoma will surge by more than 200%, highlighting an urgent need for heightened […]
Substance abuse and pregnancy can form a perilous combination, as underscored by recent research findings. The study revealed that pregnant women with a history of substance abuse faced a significantly heightened risk of heart attack and stroke-related deaths during childbirth compared to their drug-free counterparts. Senior author Dr. Martha Gulati, who serves as the associate […]
What is Seroquel? Seroquel is a brand of quetiapine, a prescription drug that comes in the form of a tablet you take by mouth. There are two versions of the tablet. The Seroquel (immediate-release tablet) and Seroquel XR (extended-release tablet). The extended-release version is slowly released into your bloodstream over time. Both forms are also […]
Different stool colors can mean different things, mostly depending on what you’ve eaten. You’d probably notice if your poop is a different hue than normal. Most of the time, minor changes in the color of your waste are due to diet. After all, we don’t eat the same thing at every meal, every day. But […]
Nanda Nursing Diagnosis List 2022 – 2023 NANDA International (formerly the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association) is a professional organization of nurses interested in standardized nursing terminology, that was officially founded in 1982 and develops, researches, disseminates, and refines the nomenclature, criteria, and taxonomy of nursing diagnoses. A nursing diagnosis is used to determine the […]
Blood tonics are very popular in Nigeria. Virtually all local pharmaceutical companies produce one blood tonic or the other. A tonic containing organic iron and Vitamin B12, which is essential for the formation of haemoglobin, and folic acid, another B vitamin, which aids the absorption of iron can help in the treatment of anaemia. However, […]
When a person picks up a new prescription, the pharmacist usually has a few key pieces of instruction about the medication. Often, the medication timing is among these directions. Most patients want prescriptions to be effective. Some medications work more effectively when taken at specific times. For example, one study found that taking blood pressure […]
