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FridayOct 14, 2022 12:59 pm

Allergies: How They Occur and Why They Sometimes Disappear

Allergies occur when an individual’s immune system reacts to any substance, including dust, pollen or animal fur, flagging the substance as dangerous and attacking it as a protective measure. When the body attacks the substance, referred to as an allergen, it prompts the immune system to release IgE antibodies. This in turn prompts the release of histamine, which causes an allergic reaction that results in swelling, redness and itching. In extreme cases, allergic reactions can lead to death. Pet allergies in particular are common especially in young children, with fur being enough to cause an allergic reaction. Common symptoms include…

ThursdayOct 13, 2022 11:49 am

Researchers Uncover Vital Clues on Drivers Behind Growth, Size of Brain Tumors

A new study has discovered a crucial new piece of information for the treatment and prevention of brain tumors. The study was led by Mount Sinai Hospital’s Lunenfeld-Tannenbaum Research Institute, in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine and the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Its findings were reported in the Science journal. Gliomas are a type of tumor that occur in the brain and spinal cord. These tumors usually start to develop in the glial cells, which help nerve cells function. The average length of survival for patients with these tumors is estimated at eight months with…

WednesdayOct 12, 2022 1:44 pm

Study Finds Coffee Consumption Reduces Risk of Cardiac Problems

New research has found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day may protect an individual from cardiovascular illness and even an early death. Peter Kistler, head of clinical electrophysiology research at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and author of the study, stated that findings suggest that the moderate consumption of instant, ground and decaffeinated coffee was part of a healthy lifestyle. Kistler explained that while coffee contained caffeine, which was well-known, it also contained more than 100 other biologically active components. Prior research has found that the mild intake of black coffee, which constitutes three to…

TuesdayOct 11, 2022 1:36 pm

New Report Praises Advances in Cancer Treatment for Preventing Millions of Deaths

A new report has highlighted that the rate of death due to cancer in America has steadily declined in the last few decades. As of January 2022, more than 18 million individuals who have survived cancer live in America. This is a new record, especially if one compares the figures against the 3 million survivors recorded in the U.S. in 1971. Researchers predict that by 2040, this number will have reached 24 million. The report, which was released late last month by the American Association for Cancer Research, notes that the number of individuals who survived after receiving their diagnosis…

MondayOct 10, 2022 12:21 pm

Helmets Will Not Protect Individuals Against Concussions, Expert Says

Concussions are a type of brain injury that occurs when the head is struck hard enough that the brain smacks against the skull and is damaged. Such injuries can also happen when the body is shaken violently enough to cause the brain to move around in the skull, such as during whiplash. As with most head injuries, concussions can have major consequences if they are severe or not treated early enough. Over the long term, some patients may develop a condition called post-concussion syndrome, which is characterized by dizziness, headaches and problems with memory and concentration. Aside from car accidents,…

FridayOct 07, 2022 9:26 am

People with Autoimmune Disorders More Likely to Suffer Post-Heart Attack Complications, Study Finds

Autoimmune disorders are conditions that, for some reason, cause the immune system to go haywire and start attacking the body. There are more than 100 autoimmune disorders, with figures showing that at least 50 million individuals in America live with one or more autoimmune disorders. Of this number, an overwhelming majority are women. We still don’t know the exact cause of autoimmune diseases, and scientists still haven’t developed a cure. A recent study sought to understand the association between autoimmune disease and negative outcomes post-heart attack. The research found that people with autoimmune conditions are more likely to have a…

ThursdayOct 06, 2022 10:02 am

New Laws on Abortion May Complicate Cancer Treatment for Pregnant Patients

With abortion bans going into effect in different regions in the country, oncologists are trying to gauge how these new laws will impact treatment options for cancer patients who are pregnant. Cancer coincides with about one in every thousand pregnancies, with cancers such as leukemias, lymphomas, cervical cancer, melanoma and breast cancer being the most common. While the new abortion restrictions stipulate that exceptions based on life-threatening physical conditions and medical emergencies will be permitted, cancer physicians fear misinterpretation, noting that the legal terms remain unclear. Given that most cancer treatments and medications are toxic to growing fetuses and may…

WednesdayOct 05, 2022 11:00 am

Study Finds Antibiotics May Boost Melanoma Growth by Depleting Gut Microbiome

New research has found that antibiotics may speed up melanoma growth in bones by weakening the body’s immune response and obstructing microbiome in the gut. Melanoma is an aggressive cancer of the skin that often spreads to a person’s bones. Once this cancer metastasizes, a patient’s five-year rate of survival drops to 30%. Gut microbiome is comprised of trillions of bacteria, fungi and viruses that live within an individual’s intestines. It is estimated that anywhere between 200 to 1,000 bacteria species exist in the gut at any given time. Studies have shown that gut microbiome composition can impact the health…

TuesdayOct 04, 2022 10:02 am

Frequency of Bowel Movement Could Predict Heart Attack Risk

Heart attacks are medical emergencies that occur when a blood clot hinders blood flow to an individual’s heart. Signs that you may be experiencing a heart attack include shortness of breath, chest pain and pain that travels through your body. A heart attack can be caused by a number of factors, including coronary heart disease. This illness is a major cause of death around the globe and is caused by a build-up of fatty substances in the arterial walls interrupting or blocking the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. While heart disease, which is a heart attack precursor, is…

MondayOct 03, 2022 9:48 am

Transplant Team at UW Medicine Completes Groundbreaking Surgery

Last month, the transplant team at UW Medicine completed the first successful heart transplant in the region. The surgery was coordinated by LifeCenter Northwest, an organ procurement organization. Dr. Maziar Khorsandi led the surgical team during the transplant surgery; Khorsandi is a UW Medicine surgeon who specializes in advanced heart failure and transplants as well as cardiac surgery. The transplanted heart was a donation-after-circulatory death organ. Donation-after-circulatory-death (DCD) refers to organs and tissues that have been offered for transplant after a patient is pronounced dead by a physician once their respiratory and circulatory functions have stopped. Less than 500 transplants…