Moderate to severe anxiety, depression, and shortness of breath indicate increased risk for nonfatal self-injury (NFSI) among patients newly diagnosed with cancer, according to a Canadian study. In a population-based, case-control study, each of these symptoms was associated with an increase of at least 60% in the risk for NFSI in the following 180 days, the investigators report.

The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve clinical decision-making and diagnose cancers earlier is on the horizon, with some successes already seen, but there remain a host of unanswered questions that have social and ethical implications. During a dedicated session at the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference 2019, the concept of AI and its application to diagnostics was explored from many angles, with real-world examples revealing the future for clinical care, and one study showing that the technology significantly improved cancer detection rates.

Early results from a new study show a significant correlation between tic severity and social media use during the COVID pandemic in adolescents with a preexisting tic disorder. The findings should help answer questions surrounding a recent increase in tic disorders. A neurologic disorder that causes sudden repetitive involuntary muscle movements and sounds, Tourette Syndrome typically develops in childhood, worsens in adolescence, and improves or completely disappears in adulthood.

@sampurno Healthy lifestyle isn't just for people with diabetes; it largely means the healthy lifestyle that all of us should follow, one where we eat less simple carbs, less processed food, more vegetables, more lean proteins and meats — all of the things that we know we should do. And all of the things that keep us healthy. When it comes to treating diabetes, exercise is key. people who are diagnosed with diabetes don't really go into remission if they keep their same old habits and don't lose weight and don't exercise. But many people with diabetes can get off medication if they do those things.

Dealing with shaking legs can be annoying and frustrating. Fortunately, you may be able to get your legs to stop shaking if the cause is addressed. Please provide some suggestions on how to reduce leg shaking habit?

Hello, A patient has developed a pruritic rash with fever around 15 days after renal transplantation, diagnosed as graft-versus-host disease. What is the prognosis? He is 56 years old. Please leave your comments.

My aunt is a 50-year-old female with type 2 diabetes. She developed severe pain in the abdomen and leg as well as unintentional weight loss. She was a high-functioning executive who was unable to work for six months due to pain and fatigue. She had a history of uncontrolled diabetes for eight years without any other complications. Although she had better control of her diabetes, she was still experiencing excruciating pain. At home in Michigan, she consulted a neurologist, a rheumatologist and a pain specialist. She was diagnosed with diabetic amyotrophy. How to treat this condition?

Hello, I am school teacher. I get stressed due to the huge pressure of my job. Does jatamansi help in reducing stress? Please elaborate. So that I can use it for reducing stress.

@palak Passive smoking means breathing in other people’s tobacco smoke. The smoke drifting from a lit cigarette plus the smoke breathed out by a smoker is called second-hand smoke or environmental tobacco smoke.  Second-hand smoke is a serious health risk for both those who smoke and those who do not. Children are particularly at risk of serious health effects from second-hand smoke. Tobacco smoke inside a room tends to hang in mid-air rather than disperse. Hot smoke rises, but tobacco smoke cools rapidly, which stops its upward climb. Since the smoke is heavier than the air, the smoke starts to descend. A person who smokes heavily indoors creates a low-lying smoke cloud that other householders have no choice but to breathe. Tobacco smoke contains around 7,000 chemicals, made up of particles and gases, over 70 of which are known to cause cancer. Second-hand smoke has been confirmed as a cause of lung cancer by several leading health authorities. Chemicals in second-hand smoke such as ammonia, sulphur and formaldehyde damage the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. These compounds are especially harmful to people with lung conditions such as bronchitis or asthma. Exposure to second-hand smoke can trigger or worsen symptoms.

Hello, my sister is 23 years old. She was preparing for medical entrance examination. However she could not clear it twice. She broke down very badly. She became depressed also. She is under treatment and also undergoing counselling process. Doctor has prescribed SSRI for her. I am a biology student. I do not have any prior knowledge of medicine. But still I would like to understand how this group of medicine helps in alleviating depression. Please help.