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The Radiopharmaceutical Therapy and Dosimetry Laboratory at Johns Hopkins Medicine, led by George Sgouros, Ph.D., has received a $15 million grant, to be distributed over the next five years, from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health. They will use these funds to investigate a type of radiation therapy for hard-to-treat cancers. The award will fund several research projects, all of which will explore a promising cancer treatment known as alpha-particle radiopharmaceutical therapy, or alpha-emitting RPT. This therapy has proven successful in treating widespread, treatment-resistant cancers by directly delivering radiation to cancer cells. Administered into the bloodstream,…
Bloat. The word sounds exactly like it looks, doesn’t it? You feel extra fluffy and full. Your clothes don’t fit right and if it’s a particularly bad bloat session, you’re in pain. As if the cramps and bleeding weren’t enough to deal with on your period! Wouldn’t it be nice if you could kick that period bloating to the curb? Well, you’re in luck! Here are our best remedies for period bloating so you can feel better sooner. What is period bloating? But first, let’s get the bus back up. What do we mean by period bloating anyway? It happens…
Being an adult respondent “My daughter is 9 almost 10. She has questions about her body. How can I talk to my child about puberty?”* The short answer: It’s great that your child came to you with their questions! It’s great that you WANT to talk to your child about puberty! This means you are already a ‘Requestable Adult’. Options Director of Education Kristen Gilbert describes being an in-demand adult as: “Someone who welcomes questions, even when they’re difficult, and engages thoughtfully and kindly. Their child knows it’s okay to ask questions and that the adult is a trusted source…
Transition is the last and most intense part of first stage labor, marking the transition (hence the name) from active labor to the pushing stage. Transition is the last and most intense part of first stage labor, marking the transition (hence the name) from active labor to the pushing stage. It’s a critical phase of labor, but it also means the baby’s arrival is imminent. Yes! Many mums prepare for labor by learning as much as they can about each stage of labor – and how to prepare mentally and physically for it – so it’s important to know what…
There’s nothing like an insanely strong food craving to throw your diet for a loop… especially if it’s recurring. Maybe the thought of a decadent dessert is enough to send you running to the nearest bakery, or maybe a salty bag of crisps seems to be calling your name like clockwork. While a few treats here and there won’t do much harm (including during the holiday season, when eating for joy and happiness is much needed), cravings can develop into bigger health problems if they persist — and you just can’t resist — for long periods of time. That said,…
This is sponsored content. M&F does not endorse the websites or products mentioned in this article. You can hit the gym all you want, but if you’re not hitting 1,000 in the bedroom, you might feel like half a man. Not to mention feeling sluggish and unable to concentrate. And it’s not just the holiday slump — it’s the thing that hurts 24/7, 365 days a year. Natural energy production supplement Inno Supps comes to the rescue — again! — with a new men’s supplement designed to help you get back to your old (or new!), masculine self. Age is…
This study was led by Prof. Wen-Bin Zhang (College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University & Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence) and Dr. Jing Fang (College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University). A single-domain protein catenan refers to two mechanically interconnected polypeptide rings that fold synergistically into a compact and integrated structure, which is extremely rare in nature. This design was achieved by rewiring the connectivity between secondary motifs to introduce artificial entanglement, and synthesis was easily achieved through a series of programmed enhanced post-translational processing events in cells without additional in vitro reactions. The catenane of a…
During the holiday season, many of us look forward to seeing friends and family. Unfortunately, the holidays can also be a dangerous time for alcohol- and drug-related traffic accidents. SAMHSA is taking notice National Impaired Driving Prevention Month in December to raise awareness of this deadly but preventable problem. Since the early 1980s, public policy changes, school and community interventions, and grassroots advocacy have significantly reduced alcohol-related driving deaths. However, impaired driving (from alcohol or other drugs) continues to take lives. About 30 percent of all traffic deaths in the United States involve an alcohol-impaired driver. Every day, about 32…
Can intensive hormonal suppression before surgery prevent the recurrence of potentially aggressive prostate cancer? My goal in writing about prostate cancer is to offer reassurance and hope, as well as a nudge or two when it’s time to take action. I’ve been very excited in previous posts to write about the wider cure window for oligometastases, getting cancer when it first escapes the prostate and is large enough to be seen on conventional imaging. Now, with PSMA-PET imaging, at the first sign of a rise in PSA after treatment, men can see where metastatic cancer may be hiding when it…
Thinking of doing something special for your girlfriend when she’s on her period? You’ve come to the right place! Our guide highlights some of the must-haves you might need or want this time of the month. If you are a parent, this guide will help you too. First of all you need to learn how to talk to your daughter about puberty. By starting an open and supportive conversation, you can provide your daughter with the guidance and understanding she needs at this important stage in her life. Understanding her Needs As a caring and thoughtful partner, it is essential…