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The animal tranquilizer xylazine is increasingly found in the illegal opioid supply nationwide, leading to serious injury to people who use the drug. New research led by a University of Pittsburgh physician-scientist and published in Drug and alcohol addiction seeks to understand the wound care experiences of this population. A cross-sectional survey of drug users identified through three syringe service providers in Massachusetts found that the vast majority had experienced xylazine injuries in the previous year. As the need for comprehensive low-barrier wound care increases, access to such care continues to lag behind demand. As a result, these wounds often…
By Renee Cowan, MD, MPHGynecological Oncologist, Women’s Hospital You’ve probably heard a lot in the mainstream news and social media about breast cancer. Chances are you know someone who has experienced it and/or has been educated on the importance of mammography. While breast cancer it is a major women’s health concern and is the leading new cancer diagnosis in women, did you know that there are other cancers that women are at risk of developing? More than 100,000 women are diagnosed with gynecologic, or GYN, cancer in the United States each year. Genital cancer includes any cancer that starts in…
When I recently noticed my skin looking dull and feeling dry, I knew it was time to revamp my skincare routine. Work as a digital content writer at Eminence Organic Skin CareI have the unique advantage of testing our latest products. So when I was gifted the Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil, I eagerly decided to give it a try. Why I tried Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil After a particularly harsh winter and the rapidly changing weather conditions of spring and summer, my skin was craving something more. The cold weather tends to leave it dry, dull and with…
In recent years, machine learning models have become increasingly popular for risk assessment of chemical compounds. However, they are often considered “black boxes” due to their lack of transparency, which leads to skepticism among toxicologists and regulators. To increase confidence in these models, researchers at the University of Vienna suggested carefully identifying the regions of chemical space where these models are weak. They developed an innovative software tool (“MolCompass”) for this purpose and the results of this research approach have just been published in the prestigious Journal of Cheminformatics. Over the years, new pharmaceuticals and cosmetics have been tested on…
A new study that followed more than 7,000 Canadians, middle-aged and older, for about three years found that married men or men who got married during the study period were twice as likely to age optimally compared to their never-married peers. Among women, those who had never married were twice as likely to age optimally compared to married respondents who were widowed or divorced during the study period. Married women did not differ significantly from unmarried women in terms of optimal aging. “Little is known about the relationship between marital trajectories in old age and successful aging. We aimed to…
We are almost at the end of summer and approaching Autumn. I wanted to close this season with my favorite summer beauties. There have been so many great beauty launches and favorite beauty products that I have discovered. They are products that I constantly grab during my busy summer season and carry in my purse. Join me and keep scrolling as I share my Summer Beauty favorites!Makeup for summer essentialsMakeup is my first beauty love. It’s all about that summer glow, fair complexion and light skin. Summer Friday’s Lip Balm*Summer Friday’s Vanilla Beige lip balm has become a new favorite…
The moment you turn 38u Pregnancy week, the ninth month of your pregnancy is half over. Your baby is gradually making its way into the womb and is getting ready to meet you within a week or two. Or, you can deliver your baby any time now. But at this stage, you may go through several physical and emotional changes with your baby. See the changes in your baby At this stage, your baby is considered ‘complete’. All the organs and their physical characteristics are fully developed by now. See your baby’s developments clearly through some tests and scans. Your…
A PhD in bodybuilding breaks down why these two moves are something to do if you’re short on time.Last updated on August 20, 2024 Short time? Tired of long, grueling leg workouts? Reading this while stranded on a desert island and for some reason still wanting to train legs with limited equipment? If you said yes to any of the above – if it’s the latter, we applaud you for getting your priorities straight – the 2 best leg exercises you can do to build and maintain muscle are: Dubious; Don’t take our word for it. Professional bodybuilder and PhD…
HCV infection is the underlying cause of chronic hepatitis C (CHC), liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In 2019, more than 2,90,000 people died from HCV-related diseases. Recent medical advances have made a new breakthrough treatment available for patients with hepatitis C. DAAs that block HCV replication have dramatically changed the treatment approach with approximately 90% effective antiviral response rates. However, it is unclear whether DAAs affect the severity of disease burden caused by liver fibrosis. To answer this critical question, Associate Professor Seungbong Han from the Department of Biostatistics at Korea University College of Medicine, South…
Have you spent hours at the gym trying to get that horseshoe shape in your triceps? To do so, you need to focus on all three heads: the lateral head, the middle head, and the long head. The good news is that you don’t need heavy weights, or any weight for that matter, to strengthen and define your triceps. There are plenty of bodyweight exercises that are sure to work out your arm muscles—as well as put your core and other upper body muscles, like your chest and shoulders, into action. Noam Tamir, CSCS, founder and CEO TS Fitness in…