Systemic inflammation and high estrogen levels may be contributing to increased risks of heart disease and hypertension. Study: Endometriosis and risk of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI / Shutterstock.com A recent study published in BMC Public Health explores the association between endometriosis and cardiovascular risk. What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is … Read more
Endoscopic spine surgery is revolutionizing the treatment of herniated discs, offering patients a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgery. This groundbreaking technique, pioneered by surgeons like Dr. Xiaofei (Sophie) Zhou at University Hospitals Cleveland, utilizes specialized instruments and a tiny camera inserted through a small incision, typically less than a centimeter. This minimally invasive … Read more
Female sexual dysfunction (FSD), a condition affecting women’s sexual arousal, desire, orgasm, or pain, has been identified as a hidden epidemic in China with a higher incidence in rural areas compared to urban ones. A four-year prospective cohort study provides a detailed analysis of FSD’s incidence and associated risk factors, shedding light on the need … Read more
Archyde For millions of women, menopause isn’t just about hot flashes or mood swings—it can also signal the beginning of a painful journey with osteoarthritis (OA). This degenerative joint condition,which disproportionately affects postmenopausal women,leads to chronic pain,stiffness,and a important decline in quality of life. While hormonal changes during menopause have long been linked to OA, … Read more
A unique training programme for a new breed of cancer care doctors is underway at The Christie in Manchester, an international center of excellence in cancer care. Dr Richard Berman (left) welcomes Dr Ahmed Aboelnaga to The Christie as the first supportive oncology fellow. Image Credit: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Three supportive oncology fellows have … Read more
People with COPD experience more falls and related injuries requiring medical care when using common fall-risk increasing drugs, according to a new study. The study is published in the November 2024 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation, a peer-reviewed, open-access journal. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory lung … Read more
At the center of the Brian Thompson murder is suspect Luigi Mangione, whose “evolution from valedictorian to vigilante may never be fully understood.” But Melanie Thernstrom thinks Mangione’s “bleak inner reality” can be partly explained by his chronic back problems, which caused “unbearable pain” that may have influenced him. Writing for the Wall Street … Read more
Russian Doctor sentenced to Prison for Unlawful Oxycodone Distribution Table of Contents Russian Doctor sentenced to Prison for Unlawful Oxycodone Distribution The Case Against Dr. Alexander V. Otellin A Global manhunt and Extradition The Consequences of Otellin’s Actions Key Takeaways from the Case The Broader Implications A Call to Action Unlawful Oxycodone … Read more
Living with period pain is not normal, even though many women have accepted it as part of their monthly routine. Behind that… The post What is endometriosis and why does it affect so many women? appeared first on Archyworldys. Source link
Medscape Medical News tallied the most-read Canadian stories of 2024 to draft a list of the five that garnered the greatest interest and, in some instances, an outpouring of advice. Here’s the countdown. 5: ED Visits for Cannabis Use a Harbinger of Anxiety Disorder Many readers appreciated this story, which points to the risk that cannabis … Read more