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Women appear to be more likely than men to experience severe adverse events during cancer treatment, according to an analysis of 30 years’ worth of clinical trial data. Key Takeaways An analysis that combined data from decades’ worth of studies found women are 34% more likely to experience severe adverse events during chemotherapy than men.The difference was even more stark with immunotherapy treatments.This was a retrospective study, and findings need to be confirmed....

Arthroscopic elbow surgery may be a treatment option for certain types of elbow pain. Arthroscopic surgery is a surgical procedure to insert a small camera inside a joint. Through other small incisions, instruments can be inserted to repair or remove damaged structures. Arthroscopic elbow surgery, often called “scoping the elbow,” is a treatment option for some types of elbow pain. Reasons to Perform Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery Not all causes of elbow pain can be effectively treated with an arthroscopic procedure....

Lymph nodes serve an essential role in protecting the body from infection and cancer. They are located throughout the body. Here’s what to know about their role in infections and cancer. Function Everyone has an extensive lymphatic system in their body, which consists of lymph nodes and lymph vessels. The lymph vessels carry a clear fluid called lymph that is collected from tissues throughout the body. Lymph contains cell wastes like cancer cells, bacteria, and viruses....

If your desk is not the right height for you, you may be spending too much time with “non-neutral,” aka, “awkward” neck and shoulder posture. Awkward or non-neutral positioning is a known risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The standard desk height is 29” give or take an inch. (Some ergonomists argue strongly that this is a “one size fits all” measurement that fits manufacturer’s needs more than those of the end users....

Let’s start with the bottom line: Changing your diet will not cure psoriatic arthritis. And according to the National Psoriasis Foundation, there is little evidence to suggest that dietary changes will make much difference to your psoriatic disease at all. With that being said, there are people living with the disease who claim that eating a low-calorie, anti-inflammatory, or gluten-free diet has improved their condition. The reasons for this are unclear....

Medicare covers the cost of acupuncture for the treatment of chronic low back pain. This coverage has certain criteria, and the cost of acupuncture is not covered by Medicare for treatment of other conditions besides chronic low back pain. It’s important for you to know that Medicare might not cover everything prescribed by your healthcare providers, especially alternative and complementary treatments. With the rise of the opioid epidemic, however, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is looking to find new ways to treat chronic pain syndromes....

Frequently eating fast food could cause teens and young adults to gain more weight and face an increased risk of developing insulin resistance, according to the results of a longitudinal study that followed over 3,000 young adults over a period of 15 years. Funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and published in The Lancet, subjects who ate at fast-food restaurants more than twice a week compared with those who do so less than once a week had gained an extra 10 pounds and had a two-fold increase in insulin resistance, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes....

Exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) is a condition in which the bronchi and bronchioles—the airways of the lungs—respond to physical exertion by constricting (narrowing). This sets off wheezing, a feeling of tightness in the chest, and other symptoms that tend to resolve soon after the activity is over. EIB is diagnosed with several of the same tests used to determine the cause of other types of respiratory problems. The condition is common among elite level athletes and affect from 5% to 20% of the population....

On January 8, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned of the potential for coronavirus tests to produce false negative results because of genetic variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This announcement comes after a new COVID-19 strain called B.1.1.7 emerged in the United Kingdom, which has also been detected in the United States. Key Takeaways The new coronavirus variant contains genetic mutations that may interfere with diagnostic testing.There is a small risk of diagnostic tests producing a false negative test result....

Dustin Nowaskie, MD, (he/him/his) who identifies as LGBTQ+, expected to receive education in caring for the LGBTQ+ community while he was in medical school. Instead, he says he experienced the opposite. Key Takeaways Disparities in health between LGBTQ+ individuals and the general population are caused by inadequate or culturally incompetent care.Providing competent care to LGBTQ+ individuals goes beyond showing sensitivity. It requires understanding and knowledge of unique health challenges.There are resources available to help LGBTQ+ individuals find a healthcare provider who is equipped to meet their needs....

Normally, your child’s eyes work together to rapidly bring objects into sharp focus. The eyes shift focus and team together with almost no effort at all. This is done subconsciously as your child changes focus from distance to near and everywhere in between with no stress on his or her visual system. However, a number of accommodative and vergence dysfunctions, which are types of focusing problems, can affect kids. Accommodative dysfunction affects the ways your eyes change focus from distance to near....

Gastric bypass surgery has many potential benefits, including the improvement (even reversal) of health conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. That said, it is not a “cure” or a magic solution to obesity. Patients must commit to following a healthy diet and exercise regimen to maintain their weight loss. This article will help you understand the benefits of gastric bypass surgery and possible follow-up surgeries, as well as lifestyle changes your doctor is likely to recommend as you recover....

Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) are the two main categories of lymphoma. These conditions are both lymphomas, which means that they are cancers involving lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell (WBC)—but they differ in their microscopic appearances, typical disease course, and other characteristics. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma There are five types of HL. The four most common types are characterized by an abnormal type of B lymphocyte called Reed-Sternberg (RS) cells....

Cocaine, one of the most commonly used illegal drugs, can cause toxic effects, including dangerous cardiovascular events. Cocaine increases heart rate, blood pressure, and the force of the heart’s contractions, which can raise the risk of certain heart problems. Cardiovascular conditions associated with cocaine use include: Heart attackAortic dissectionCoronary artery aneurysmMyocarditis and cardiomyopathyCardiac arrythmiasStroke Cocaine use can produce a variety of potentially catastrophic cardiovascular problems, which may be sudden and severe or may become long-term....

Got a monster zit you’re wanting to conceal? Or even a case of acne you like to camouflage? You can help your blemishes to blend as much as possible into your skin, without looking like you’ve got a ton of makeup on. Don’t worry; it’s OK to wear makeup when you have acne. Even if you’re not a brilliant makeup artist, you can utilize these simple makeup tricks to help minimize the look of acne while you’re waiting for it to heal....

Men and women who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) might have a higher risk of infertility, and this can be due to some shared underlying factors. Let’s take a look at the connections. IBS, Endometriosis, and Infertility Endometriosis is a gynecological disease in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus. Although the connection between endometriosis and infertility is not clear-cut, a high number of women who have endometriosis also have fertility difficulties....

When you experience chest wheezing, you want to make sure you are correctly diagnosed. Several diseases, both common and not so common, can cause wheezing. Two common diseases that may seem like asthma — because they can cause wheezing — are COPD and vocal chord dysfunction. They’re discussed in detail below. Read more about other, less common causes of wheezing. First, while there are many different types of asthma, all are linked to some or all of the classic symptoms of asthma:...

JointFlex Pain Relieving Cream is an over-the-counter topical pain-reliever that is often used to obtain pain relief from osteoarthritis, a common degenerative joint disease that causes persistent joint pain and stiffness. Several topical creams have been shown to provide temporary pain relief and comfort in osteoarthritis, with a low risk of side effects. Currently, topical creams are among the first-line recommendations for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain, especially among the elderly or those who may be otherwise susceptible to developing side effects of the oral (by mouth) medications....

When done correctly, microdermabrasion is a safe procedure. Because microdermabrasion works only on the superficial layers of the skin, side effects are generally minor. Therefore, your risk of side effects is negligible if your microdermabrasion treatment is being done by a skilled and conscientious technician. Nonetheless, the technician conducting your microdermabrasion will fill you in on the possible side effects before your treatment is underway. Remember, not everyone will experience these side effects....

Earlier this month, parents nationwide might’ve been surprised to see cash from the government directly deposited into their bank accounts. These $250 or $300 deposits marked the first monthly payments from the bolstered child tax credit passed by Congress this spring. Key Takeaways The Child Tax Credit was increased to $3000 for children six to 17 and $3600 for children zero to six for 2021.For the first time, half of that tax credit will be sent directly to parents in small increments each month from July to December instead of in one lump sum at the end of the year....