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@papiya Menopause at an early age, particularly under the age of 40, matters. Surgical menopause makes a difference to cardiovascular health as well, she said. In women under age 35, for example, the risk of a nonfatal heart attack in those with a bilateral oophorectomy was 7.7 times greater than in women who retained both ovaries and their uterus, and 1.5 times greater in women who had a hysterectomy without bilateral oophorectomy.

@papiya Incorporating recent television and internet news terms, such as COVID-19, changed the association for Snapchat, for which the aOR decreased from 1.53 to 1.12 when news source terms were included in the survey. TikTok and Facebook associations remained similar.

@papiya Fluid abilities such as processing speed and memory, problem solving, and reasoning tend to decline as people age. On the other hand, "crystallized" abilities — particularly vocabulary — tend to improve, possibly because people acquire more knowledge and experience as they move through adulthood.

@papiya However, there are currently no universal guidelines on how large an AI dataset needs to be to yield accurate results. In the dermatology literature, most AI datasets range between 600 and 14,000 examples with a large study-specific variation in performance. Misleading results can result from unanticipated training errors. The AI network may learn its intended task or an unrelated situational cue. For example, you can use great images to predict melanoma, but you may have an unintended poor outcome related to images that have, say, a ruler inside of them clustered within the melanoma diagnoses.

@papiya Inflammation of the deeper structures of the eye, particularly the sclera and the iris, is rare but serious. There is often a correlation with autoimmune disorders, and eye symptoms can be the first manifestation of a systemic, potentially life-threatening, disease. About 40% of patients with scleritis have underlying rheumatologic diseases. And red eye can be an early indication of spondyloarthropathy or ankylosing spondylitis in young men with anterior uveitis (iritis or iridocyclitis). In cases of inflammation, consultation with an ophthalmologist or rheumatologist could lead to the early initiation of therapy, improving disease prognosis.

@papiya One of the reasons has been said that considerable amount of catechin (also tannin, 60-70mg of which is contained in a serving of 100ml of Sencha) in tea prevents iron to be absorbed, producing multi-complex. However, VC in green tea promotes the absorption of iron (table1). Recently, it is said not to be that serious because not all iron reacts with catechin. But it is better to avoid tea to take medicine if anemia is caused by lack of iron because it often causes atrophy of mucous membrane of the digestive tract and decreases the secretion of digestive juices, which decreased the absorption rate of iron. Taking medicine with grapefruit juice is said to be a problem these days. The reason is that flavonoids in grapefruit juice prevents the activities of CYP3A4, which is a cytochrom P-450 molecule, and eventually prevents the metabolism of the medicine taken. For example, when taking jihidrobirijin calcium with grapefruit juice, its metabolism is prevented and the density in blood increases, which might cause sub-effects such as lowering blood pressure. In contrast, tea is said to have a selective deriving effect on CYP1 and CYP4 but no sub-effects have been reported.

@papiya Treatment for vitamin D deficiency primarily consists of supplementation. If your doctor determines that you are indeed lacking this nutrient, they may recommend the following options. A vitamin D deficiency may be treated with vitamin D supplementation. You may find these easily over the counter, but you should ask your doctor for specific recommendations to ensure the right dosage. For severe deficiency, or if your levels don’t improve with over-the-counter supplements, your doctor may recommend prescription vitamin D. These come in much stronger doses of up to 50,000 IU. Another potential option your doctor may consider is vitamin D injections

@papiya If there is one overarching trend to all the advances in medical technology, it is the personalization of medicine and treating individuals as such. While this is occurring at several levels, it is most readily apparent in biotechnology and pharmacology. One area of application is pharmacogenomics, which is seeing rapid development as a possible method of abating the opiate crisis in America. Scientists and doctors can study an individual’s likely responses to drugs and doses and select personalized regimens accordingly so that they avoid some of the dangerous side effects of overprescribing a scheduled drug. The second application is in RNA-based therapeutics, which seeks to “interfere” with genetic data at the RNA level and intercept a genetic abnormality before it gets translated into functioning (or non-functioning) proteins. The more successful methods of personalized RNA therapy (e.g., antisense nucleotides and RNA interference) are looking to combat rare genetic conditions such as Huntington’s Disease, neurologic disorders, and forms of cancer.

@papiya Though it may be unpleasant for you and those around you, burping is a completely natural way to get rid of air swallowed during eating and drinking. It’s also known as belching or eructation. Burping usually starts after you eat or drink. If you’re burping a lot after a meal, you can try the following treatments to help your stomach release the excess air:
Walk around or do light aerobics after eating. Physical activity helps with digestion.
Lie on your side or try a knees-to-chest position like the wind-relieving pose until the gas passes.
Take an antacid to neutralize stomach acid and prevent heartburn, which can cause burping. Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) is particularly useful if your burps smell like sulfur.
Take an anti-gas medication like simethicone (Gas-X). It works by binding gas bubbles together so you have more productive burps.
Drink ginger tea after eating. Ginger may help relieve gastrointestinal irritation and prevent stomach acid from flowing back up the esophagus.
Chew fennel seeds after your meals. Though not backed by research, fennel is thought to help expel gas from the intestinal tract and assist digestion.
Sip on chamomile tea. It’s believed to help prevent acid reflux.

@papiya Body odor happens when your sweat meets the bacteria on the surface of your skin and makes an unpleasant smell. If body odor is a problem for you, you can do a few things to help manage it:
Try a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water to fight body odor. Use 1 teaspoon of peroxide (3%) to 1 cup (8 ounces) of water. Wipe this on affected areas (underarms, feet, groin) with a washcloth. This may help destroy some of the bacteria that create odor.
If sweat from working out is your No. 1 cause of body odor, wash your workout clothes often. Sweaty gym clothes are a bacteria breeding ground.
Change your diet. Stay from the kinds of foods that can cause body odor. But always talk to a doctor or dietitian before making drastic changes to your diet.

@papiya If you use an IUD correctly, your chance of getting pregnant is less than 1%. They last a long time. They're mostly hassle-free. Once you have one inserted, you don't have to think about it, and neither does your partner. It’s one cost, upfront. Your doctor will insert the IUD during an office visit. They may suggest you take over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen a few hours before the procedure to offset cramping. The procedure starts out similar to getting a Pap smear. You’ll put your feet in stirrups. The doctor will then place a speculum in the vagina to hold the vagina open. The doctor will put the IUD in a small tube that they’ll insert into your vagina. They’ll move the tube up through the cervix and into the uterus. Then they’ll push the IUD out of the tube and pull the tube out. Strings attached to the IUD will hang 1-2 inches into the vagina. The procedure is uncomfortable, and you may have cramps and bleeding, but they tend to go away in a few days. Some women may also feel lightheaded from the pain. You can have most IUDs placed at any time in your cycle. But it may be more comfortable to have one inserted while you’re having your period. This is when your cervix is most open. Find out more on what to expect with IUD insertion.

@papiya Dandruff treatments are ways you can get rid of or control itching and flaking on your scalp. The first two to try are brushing your hair and using a dandruff shampoo. Brush your hair from your scalp down with steady, firm strokes. This carries the oil away from your scalp, where the buildup of it and skin cells can cause dandruff. Moving it along the hair strands helps keep your hair shiny and healthy. Aside from dandruff shampoos, a few other things may help control it. For example, managing your stress could help with flaking, or you might try some of these natural treatments. They’re either moisturizing or they might be helpful against bacteria or fungi: Coconut oil. Start by rubbing 3 to 5 teaspoons of this into your scalp, then wait an hour and shampoo your hair. Aloe vera. Rub a bit into your scalp just before you shampoo your hair. Apple cider vinegar: Mix a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar with a quarter cup of water, then pour it over your scalp. Leave it in for at least 15 minutes, then rinse your scalp well.