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The University of Cincinnati has enrolled the first patients in a new clinical trial that will test the effectiveness of an investigational drug for prosthetic joint infections (PJI). T. Toan Le, MD, professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the College of Medicine, has now enrolled two patients in Peptilogics’ RETAIN trial. About 5 million joint replacements are performed each year in the United States and Europe. Peptilogics, a surgical therapy company, develops therapies to prevent and treat medical device-related infections (MDRIs), such as prosthetic joint infections and other joint replacement infections. “In about 2% to 3% of these…
If you’ve ever typed “treatment types” into a search tool and felt more confused after reading the results, you’re not alone. Terms like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and EMDR can sound clinical and intimidating, but this guide helps you understand these approaches with definitions written for real people just like you. Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time, exploring options for a loved one, or simply trying to ask better questions when working with a therapist, we can help you with it all. Why it’s important to know your treatment options The beauty of therapy is that…
Redness is one of the most common – and often misunderstood – skin problems. It can come on suddenly, linger unpredictably, and shift from day to day, which is exactly why it can lead to overly complicated routines. More products, more steps, more attempts to fix what is difficult to control. In fact, treating redness-prone skin is less about tension and more about consistency. The most effective approach focuses on supporting the skin barrier, reducing irritation and choosing products that offer both immediate and long-term results. What causes skin redness? Redness is not a single condition. it is often the…
If you’ve ever walked into a gym, flipped through a fitness magazine, or scrolled through workout videos online, you might get the message that exercise is only for thin people — or people who are actively trying to get thin. It’s a huge understatement to say that the fitness industry has a representation problem, and it’s profoundly affecting the way people in larger bodies relate to exercise. I’ve had many clients tell me that they feel like they have to shrink to earn the right to move, or that their current body is an obstacle to overcome rather than a…
A major US analysis links unmarried status to a higher incidence of most cancers, revealing how social and behavioral factors may shape risk across the lifespan. Study: Marriage and cancer risk: A contemporary population-based study across demographic groups and cancer types. Image credit: Yuganov Konstantin / Shutterstock A recent study published in the journal Cancer Research Communications suggests that marital status may be associated with differences in cancer risk in the United States (US). Using population-level data, the researchers found that never-married adults, particularly black men, had a significantly higher incidence of most cancers. The risk was 68% higher in…
If you’ve been struggling with your mental health lately, a new free service could help. Medicare Mental health screening launched earlier this year to give more Australians access to mental health care. The idea behind early intervention programs like this is simple: address mental health problems early, before they get worse. But do these kinds of programs really help? And will it work for all Australians? Bite-sized CBT online or over the phone Medicare Mental Health Check In is a digital service that offers what is known as low-intensity cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT. CBT is a widely studied form…
One of the most painful parts of pelvic pain or menopause-related discomfort isn’t just the physical sting—it’s the emotional distance it creates in a relationship. If you find yourself making excuses to go to bed early, avoiding a certain ‘look’ from your partner or flinching at a simple touch, you’re not ‘losing interest’. You experience a natural survival instinct. When sex hurts, your brain begins to categorize intimacy as “threat” rather than “pleasure.” This often leads to a heartbreaking misunderstanding: Your partner thinks you are avoiding theirbut you actually avoid it pain. At a Glance: Bridging the Intimacy Gap The…
Reading: 5 minutes As the day closes in and the light softens, your skin is ready for something different. After hours of sun exposure, pollution, blue light and maybe a little stress, nighttime is when your skin shifts gears. The good news? Your routine doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective. So if you’ve ever wondered, what a nighttime skin care routine should look like? Or does skincare absorb better at night? You are in the right place. Let’s follow the ideal nighttime skincare routine—one that supports your skin’s natural repair process and helps you wake up looking refreshed.…
The food a woman consumes throughout her pregnancy, and especially during the third trimester, builds the foundation for her baby’s healthy future. The endless flavors of Indian cuisine provide adequate nutrition. A well-balanced third trimester nutrition plan should contain macronutrients, carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. The third trimester diet plan The third trimester of pregnancy is the period covering week 28 until birth. This phase is critical for both mother and baby. The mother must deal with the physical difficulties of childbirth and subsequent breastfeeding while overcoming her initial anxieties about taking on the…
Sarah Rice BSc. (Hons), MCOptom (UK), MHP, NNP Ketogenic diets for neurological conditions have been extensively researched since the 1920s, when they were first used to treat epilepsy (1). Ketogenic metabolism alters the brain’s energy metabolism to favor ketones over glucose, which drives other beneficial neurometabolic pathways that promote (1, 2): Reduced inflammation and inflammatory signaling Reduced oxidative stress Epigenetic regulation by reducing DNA methylation status Altered microbiome and gut-brain signaling Regulation of neurotransmitters Recent studies have highlighted the potential role of ketogenic metabolic therapies in neonatal and pediatric neurological conditions, which provide a framework for further research. Neonatal hypoxic-ischemic…