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The Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah participated in a clinical trial that found a new combination therapy plan helped people with grade 3 recurrent astrocytoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, live longer. Astrocytoma is an extremely challenging diagnosis for both patients and physicians, as the range of treatments and efficacy are limited. It is incredibly rewarding to be involved in a study like STELLAR, which has demonstrated a combination therapy that has significant benefit and offers incredible potential for patients with this particular diagnosis.” Howard Colman, MD, PhD, co-chief of the Neurological Cancer Center…
Wrinkles are a well-known sign of aging. Whether you call them wrinkles, creases, or laugh lines, About Face has options if you’re ready to get back to firmer, more youthful skin. The path to renewed and revitalized skin can take you in many different directions, and you shouldn’t feel like you have to navigate it alone. At About Face, we’re here to help co-pilot and guide you to your desired skin destination. If you are looking for skin tightening results, perhaps the right choice is a Sculptra, Morpheus8, or Thermage treatment in Philadelphia. Maybe it’s a combination of these, or…
By Beth Kiernan, MPH, Interviewer and Teratogen Information Specialist, MotherToBaby Kristin called MotherToBaby one afternoon saying, “I just took a home pregnancy test and it’s positive.” Christine sounded beyond worried. “I’ve been on an ADHD drug since I was eight and when I looked online it said it was harmful and I should stop taking it before I got pregnant.” Christine had not planned to get pregnant. Now, not only was she afraid of harming her unborn child, but it was impossible to think about stopping the medication for a very good reason: “I’m a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit nurse…
The holiday season is often filled with warm lights, festive gatherings, and nostalgic traditions, but it also brings a unique kind of stress that can make even the happiest of us feel overwhelmed. Between the juggling of events, family expectations, financial pressures, and the overall end-of-year rush, holiday burnout is incredibly common during the final months of the year. And despite expectations that we should do it all, like cooking, hosting, decorating, and gifts, it’s more than okay to simplify our holidays (or skip a few steps). In fact, doing less may be the key to enjoying more. What Burnout…
Losing weight has always been easier said than done. There are tons of methods, diets, and quick tricks that promise to help you lose weight. Instead of trying trendy weight loss techniques, we recommend sticking to the basics. This is where keto comes into play. Snacking during the day (and sometimes at night) is one of the leading causes of weight gain worldwide. Trying to break the habit of snacking at inconvenient times is a huge lifestyle change. Instead, simply replace any unhealthy snacks with a ketogenic diet. We’ve done the research for you and curated a list of keto…
By directly measuring vitamin C in human skin, the researchers show that diet can enhance skin vitamin C content and influence skin structure, while also revealing clear limits to its effects on collagen formation and UV protection. Letter to the editor: Improved human skin vitamin C levels and skin function after dietary intake of kiwifruit: A food high in vitamin C. Image credit: Meomeow / Shutterstock Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is widely promoted to support collagen production and skin health, yet little is known about how oral intake alters dermal or epidermal concentrations of ascorbate. A new study in Journal…
A 15-year national health analysis reveals that people with restless legs syndrome are more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease. Treatment options can play a surprising role in how soon symptoms appear. Study: Risk of Parkinson’s disease among patients with restless legs syndrome. Image credit: Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com RLS and Parkinson’s share dopaminergic pathways In a recent study published in JAMA Network Openresearchers investigated the risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD) among people with restless legs syndrome (RLS). RLS is characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs, often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations. Symptoms tend to increase with rest and decrease with movement.…
Introduction: You shouldn’t need a degree in Chemistry to buy moisturizer Shopping for skin care products shouldn’t feel like reading the ingredients list on a granola bar.And yet… here we are. Almond oil in lip balm. Macadamia oil in hair serum. Shea butter in “gentle” baby lotion.Sometimes it seems like the entire beauty industry is funded by trail mix. For anyone with nut allergies OR sensitive skin, this isn’t just annoying – it’s dangerous. Let’s uncover all the sneaky, surprising, totally unexpected places nut-derived ingredients hide… and how to avoid them without losing your mind. Lipsticks, balms, glosses – all…
According to a new trial, patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) have comparable results whether they are treated with a single drug indefinitely or a combination therapy for a fixed period of time. The study is the first prospective trial to directly compare these two approaches. With a mean follow-up of almost three years, the results show that these approaches are essentially equivalent in terms of risk of death or disease progression. As clinicians, we often assume that continuous treatment will always be more effective because you simply give more treatment, but this study shows that this is not…
— By Adar Kaplan for Northwell Health A staggering 28 million adults in the United States have high cholesterol, meaning they have too much lipid (fat) in their blood. That number, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), doesn’t even share the whole story. Although high cholesterol is the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes, the condition has no symptoms. Many people have no idea that their cholesterol is too high. A simple blood test can measure cholesterol levels, and the CDC recommends that “most healthy adults” have it cholesterol levels checked every four to six years.…