To develop treatments that may one day entirely rid the body of HIV infection, scientists have long sought to identify all of the places that the virus can hide its genetic code. Now, in a study using blood samples from men and women with HIV on long-term suppressive therapy, a team led by Johns Hopkins
Gabrielle Union’s daughter Kaavia gives all of the carefree vibes we need to push ourselves through the day. It’s like a little serotonin boost, whether it’s her singing along to a song, or dancing her heart out like in her newest video. On March 25, the Flawless Haircare founder shared a video through her daughter
Shock research finds Botox injections can interfere with brain activity connected to recognising emotions Roughly 900,000 Britons have injections containing botulinum toxin each year Studies show the injections reduce the patient’s ability to express emotions Botox injections could impair the ability to recognise others’ feelings, research suggests. In a study that involved looking at happy
Paris, France — Forty years after the creation of TULIPE, a nongovernmental organization (NGO) that gathers funds from pharmaceutical companies to provide an emergency response during times of crisis, in 1982, NGO representatives and TULIPE partners have reviewed the healthcare situation in Lebanon, which is “sinking into the depths of a black hole,” according to
Any significant reduction in one’s consumption of dietary salt can improve high blood pressure, according to a new study. The study’s main focus was addressing primary aldosteronism, a common secondary cause of hypertension. The researchers also observed that a lower sodium intake reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety in participants. A new study investigates the
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NEW ORLEANS — Don’t treat suspected cases of onychomycosis before confirming the diagnosis with a laboratory test, Boni E. Elewski, MD, advises. “The PAS [periodic acid-Schiff] stain is very popular because it can identify the presence or absence of fungal elements, but a fungal culture will identify the organism living in the nail,” Elewski, professor
NEW ORLEANS – Treatment of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) with the SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin (Farxiga) for 24 weeks produced significant and beneficial reductions in left-heart filling pressures in a mechanistic, randomized clinical study. The findings “provide new insight into the mechanisms underlying the favorable clinical effects of dapagliflozin in patients with
Limit time in water to avoid drying your skin. Try to keep your showers to 5 minutes, and baths to 15 minutes or less. Moisturize your skin after every shower, bath, or hand washing when your skin is still damp. This helps seal in much-needed moisture and heal your skin, along with reducing redness and
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re a fan of Alex Guarnaschelli, then chances are you’re pretty familiar with someone very close to Iron Chef and Alex vs America star. And no, we’re not talking about her adorable dog
Professional gambler: skilled gamblers who demonstrate self-control, patience and rational thinking. Social gambler: people who spend a moderate amount of time and money in casinos or enjoy occasionally making bets. Problem gambler: compulsive gamblers who rely on gambling for their livelihood, with no self-control or willingness to stop. Becoming restless or edgy Feeling helpless and
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Photo: Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images Food and Drug Administration advisers on Wednesday signaled openness to expediting an experimental drug from Biogen that targets a rare form of ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. Why it matters: ALS is a progressive and fatal neurological disease that typically kills patients within three to five years of the first symptoms,
Clinical trials are the backbone of evidence-based medicine. This is where new drugs and treatments are tested on humans for the first time. The results of such trials are therefore highly relevant. But unfortunately many clinical trial results from German universities are not published at all or are registered too late—and if they are published,
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a new compound which could inform future HIV cure strategies, according to research published in Science Advances. The current standard treatment for people living with HIV is antiretroviral medication, which suppresses viral replication and spread, but does not cure HIV. This is because the virus can hide inside immune cells,
If you’ve ever been admitted to hospital or visited an emergency department, you’ve likely had an electrocardiogram, or ECG, a standard test involving tiny electrodes taped to your chest that checks your heart’s rhythm and electrical activity. Hospital ECGs are usually read by a doctor or nurse at your bedside, but now researchers are using
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