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@kanish topic diseases and HE were linked: atopic dermatitis (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 9.66; 95% CI, 8.03 - 11.66), asthma (aOR, 1.38; 95% CI, 1.12 - 1.71), and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (aOR, 1.28; 95% CI, 1.04 - 1.56). Sex did not affect the link between atopic diseases and HE. Respondents who reported visible mold or mold odor in their apartment had higher risk for HE than those without a history of mold exposure (OR, 1.32; 95% CI, 1.07 - 1.61)

@vatan These products come in the form of gels, liquids, sticks, or ointments and commonly contain ingredients like salicylic acid, which are cytotoxic, or cell-killing. These chemicals are what make the products potentially dangerous, as each contains unregulated, and likely very high, amounts of these corrosive agents. Even products marketed as natural or organic have these same issues

@harry The symptomatology of anxiety NOS included psychological distress about the PD diagnosis, insecurity about the future, fear of losing control of motor and bodily functions, and social embarrassment. Clinically, anxiety NOS was associated with a range of factors including minor depression, on-off motor symptoms, muscle cramps, poor quality of life, and gait impairment.

@harry Normal serum sodium is usually defined as 135 to 146 mmol/L, Dmitrieva explained, and this study only involved patients in ARIC with sodium levels in this range, to try to exclude patients with genetic or water-salt balance diseases. The findings suggest that a serum sodium level of 142 to 146 mmol/L, which would not be flagged as abnormal by a test lab, "can be used by clinicians as a warning sign" for a patient's increased risk for HF, she noted. Clinicians should explain this risk to patients and advise them to drink at least 2 L per day. However, people should not try to reduce their sodium levels by drinking more than 2 to 3 L per day, she cautioned, which can be harmful and even deadly, and should consult their doctor.

@harry It is well established that obesity is a risk factor for 13 types of cancer, and some of these cancers (liver, pancreatic, endometrial, colon and rectal, breast, and bladder) may be related to type 2 diabetes. And bariatric surgery has been shown to reduce cancer risk in patients with obesity. However, it is not clear how bariatric surgery may affect cancer risk in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. To study this, the researchers examined data from 393 patients who underwent bariatric surgery and 308 patients who received usual obesity treatment, who were part of the SOS study. The SOS study enrolled men with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 34 kg/m2, and women with a BMI ≥ 38 kg/m2 who were 37 to 60 years old, between 1987 to 2001. The current study outcome — cancer incidence in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes — was not a prespecified outcome

@harish A recent study found that adult cancer patients are more vulnerable to COVID misinformation compared with healthy controls, building on an earlier finding of similar vulnerabilities among parents of children with cancer compared with parents of healthy children. It doesn't matter what you search for, there is an overwhelming level of information online.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first topical ocular formulation of the antihistamine cetirizine for the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. The efficacy of cetirizine ophthalmic solution 0.24% (Zerviate, Nicox SA) was demonstrated in three randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled, conjunctival antigen challenge clinical trials in patients with a history of allergic conjunctivitis, according to a company news release.

Patients with allergic eye symptoms can also have concomitant dry eye disease, and the combination of the two conditions often means that symptoms are more numerous and more severe. The treatment of patients suffering from both allergic conjunctivitis and dry eye disease includes discontinuation of many oral antihistamines, as they have anticholinergic properties that exacerbate dryness.

@aman mong children with insomnia symptoms at baseline, 53.7% had persistence of insomnia symptoms in adolescence and 61.9% had symptoms in young adulthood; 46.3% and 38.1% remitted at these times. Among children with insomnia symptoms at adolescence, 57.5% and 42.5% had persistence and remittance, respectively, in young adulthood. In children with insomnia at baseline, therefore, the most frequent developmental trajectory was persistence (43.3%) followed by remission (26.9% since childhood and 11.2% since adolescence) and a waxing and waning pattern (18.6%)

@debraj Most long COVID subjects with vagus nerve dysfunction symptoms had a range of significant, clinically-relevant, structural and/or functional alterations in their vagus nerve, including nerve thickening, trouble swallowing, and symptoms of impaired breathing. The study appears to add to a growing collection of data suggesting at least some of the symptoms of long COVID is mediated through a direct impact on the nervous system. Establishing vagal nerve damage is useful information, as there are recognized, albeit not perfect, treatments for other causes of vagal nerve dysfunction that may be extrapolated to be beneficial for people with this type of long COVID.

Julie, a 25-year-old single accountant, and a practising Jehovah's Witness, lives with her retired parents. She was referred by her family doctor with an abrupt onset of psychotic symptoms. This followed two weeks of lowered mood after the break-up of her first ever relationship, which was with a co-worker who unexpectedly left to travel overseas. How to treat psychotic symptoms?

@harry A tension headache is the most common type of headache. It can cause mild, moderate, or intense pain behind your eyes and in your head and neck. Some people say that a tension headache feels like a tight band around their forehead. Most people who experience tension headaches have episodic headaches. These occur one or two times per month on average. However, tension headaches can also be chronic. You can start by drinking more water. You may be dehydrated and need to increase your water intake. Also, you should consider how much sleep you’re getting. Lack of sleep can lead to tension headaches. And make sure you didn’t skip any meals, which can trigger headaches. If none of those strategies work, then you can take over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, to get rid of a tension headache. However, these should only be used occasionally.

Hello, I am 32 years old. I am very much worried about the emergence of Omicron strain. What should we do to prevent Omicron infection? Please provide me with some information. It will be helpful for me.

@harish Aswagandha is compared well with Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian Ginseng) and Panax Ginseng (Chinese / Korean Ginseng) in its adaptogenic properties, and hence it is popularly known as Indian Ginseng. The extensive studies on the biological model of animals for the adaptogenic / anti-stress properties of Ashwagandha have shown it to be effective in increasing the stamina (physical endurance) and preventing stress induced gastric ulcer, carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced hepatotoxicity and mortality. Ashawagandha have similar anti-stress activity in rats. An aqueous suspension of Ashwagandha root was used at 100 mg/kg/oral dosage. The results indicate a significant increase in the plasma corticosterone level, phagocytic index and avidity index in rats subjected to cold swimming stress. In the rats pretreated with the drug, these parameters were near control values and an increase in the swimming time was observed. These results indicate that Withania somnifera used in the crude form is a potent anti-stress agent. The results of above studies lend support to the hypothesis of tonics, vitalizers and rejuvenators of Ayurveda which indicate clinical use of Withania somnifera in the prevention and treatment of many stress induced diseases like arteriosclerosis, premature ageing, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension and malignancy

@harry No matter how many serums and creams are applied, dry skin will stay dry without some light exfoliation. Pick up a gentle scrub. Something with a mild glycolic or lactic acid to get off the dead skin. The expert suggests swapping a gentle formula for your regular cleanser two to three times a week. For those with raw or severely dry skin, skip the exfoliator and incorporate a wet washcloth instead for a gentler option. And tailor your Retin-A usage to every other day because, while it’s surely the wrinkle-fighting hero product, it is also a strong exfoliant and may cause extra dryness during the winter. Now that the skin is buffed, serums and moisturizers can penetrate and really get to work.

@dhara PCOS causes insulin resistance, meaning that the body overproduces insulin which in turn leads to many of the common PCOS symptoms. This cycle can be worsened by carbohydrates which cause a spike in insulin levels, so these should be avoided where possible. The practice can be linked to PCOS symptoms because eating stimulates insulin production, which can be performed excessively by the body in response to PCOS-related insulin resistance. Reducing the amount of stimulation by fasting switches the body from storage mode into a fat-burning state where it uses up sugar and energy already stored. In addition, if insulin levels are lowered then the body can better manage androgen production because insulin has an effect on other hormones in the body.

@kevin Diabetic dermopathy is a fairly common skin problem for people living with diabetes. The condition doesn’t occur in everyone with diabetes. However, it’s estimated that up to 50 percent of people living with the disease will develop some form of dermatosis, such as diabetic dermopathy. Shin spots have been linked to leg injuries, leaving some doctors to conclude that the lesions might be an exaggerated response to trauma in people who have diabetes that’s not well-managed. Uncontrolled diabetes often leads to poor circulation, or inadequate blood flow, to different parts of the body. Over time, poor circulation can reduce the body’s wound-healing abilities. Decreased blood flow to the area surrounding an injury prevents a wound from healing properly, resulting in the development of bruise-like lesions or spots.

@awanish A lipoma is a round or oval-shaped lump of tissue that grows just beneath the skin. It’s made of fat, moves easily when you touch it and doesn’t usually cause pain. Lipomas can appear anywhere on the body, but they’re most common on the back, trunk (torso), arms, shoulders and neck. Lipomas are benign soft tissue tumors. They grow slowly and are not cancerous. Most lipomas don’t need treatment. If a lipoma is bothering you, your healthcare provider can remove it with an outpatient procedure. As an alternative to lipoma surgery, your provider may recommend liposuction to remove the lipoma. Your provider uses a long, thin needle to remove fatty tissue from the growth.

Hi, I have been diagnosed with diabetes. But my clinician suggested me some life style changes rather than starting hypoglycemic drugs. I have also started doing exercise. I heard that neem can help manage blood sugar level. I am thinking of starting neem therapy. For that I need to know how to make neem water. Is there any protocol ? Can anyone tell me how to prepare neem water for diabetes?

@paromita NSAIDs are a leading cause of drug-related morbidity, especially in the elderly and patients with comorbidities. Adverse events associated with NSAIDs are a challenge in treatment optimization for pain. Adverse events include alterations in renal function, effects on blood pressure, hepatic injury, and platelet inhibition, which may result in increased bleeding. However, the most important adverse effect of NSAIDs is the gastrointestinal (GI) adverse effects. Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been proven efficacious in healing NSAID-associated ulcers, as they provide potent and long-lasting inhibition of gastric acid secretion.