Pellagra and spinal myoclonus
Park K, Oeda T, Sawada H. A case of alcoholic pellegra encephalopathy presenting with spinal myoclonus. Neurology Clinical Practice 5; 472-3. The authors present a case of alcoholic pellagra with confusion and myoclonus responding dramatically to administration of niacin1500 mg per day starting 16 days after admission. Essential points include: 1. Pellagra is rare in US but not in alcoholics2. Dermatitis may be subtle and not appreciated3. Thiamine and niacin levels may be normal4. Thiamine may cause worsening due to increased demand for niacin5. Myoclonus in context is impo...
Source: neurologyminutiae - January 4, 2016 Category: Neurology Source Type: blogs
Human facial features, peanut allergies, and language processing in the blind: This week’s social media roundup
What makes us look like humans? An analysis of how the Homo sapiens cranial features were acquired. https://t.co/Rgwu4IFiVX — F1000 (@F1000) November 30, 2015 Food for thought: increased peanut allergen exposure through atopic dermatitis may lead to sensitization & allergy. … Continue reading → (Source: Naturally Selected)
Source: Naturally Selected - December 4, 2015 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Eva Amsen Tags: Tweet stuff Source Type: blogs
Eczema – what you need to know
I had the weirdest rash on my legs and I was afraid it could be an autoimmune disease like lupus or possibly psoriasis. I went to the dermatologist and found out that it was a very common rash which was eczema. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It’s common in children but can occur at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long lasting (chronic) and tends to flare periodically and then subside. No cure has been found for atopic dermatitis, but treatments and self-care measures can relieve itching and prevent new outbreaks. For example, it helps to avoid harsh soaps and other irritants, ...
Source: Nursing Comments - November 26, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Stephanie Jewett, RN Tags: Advice/Education Caregiving General Public Nursing/Nursing Students Patients/Specific Diseases atopic dermatitis dry skin eczema emollient gels itchy skin itcy sin non-cosmetic moisturizer ointments rash on legs skin rash t Source Type: blogs
An Ebolavirus vaccine in Africa
An Ebolavirus vaccine has shown promising results in a clinical trial in Guinea. This vaccine has been in development since 2004 and was made possible by advances in basic virology of the past 40 years.
The ability to produce the Ebolavirus vaccine, called rVSV-EBOV, originates in the 1970s with the discovery of the enzyme reverse ilnscriptase, the development of recombinant DNA technology, and the ability to rapidly and accurately determine the sequence of nucleic acids. These advances came together in 1981 when it was shown that cloned DNA copies of RNA viral genomes (a bacteriophage, a retrovirus, and poliovirus), ...
Source: virology blog - August 7, 2015 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Tags: Basic virology Information cluster-randomized trial Ebola ebolavirus Guinea live attenuated vaccine phase III trial rhabdovirus ring vaccination rVSV-EBOV vector vesicular stomatitis virus viral Source Type: blogs
Can you orgasm just from smelling mushrooms? Episode 93
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Herbal Essences has a new owner
I have Herbal Essences on my mind because I just saw the news that Proctor and Gamble are selling the brand to Coty. That’s right according to this story P&G is selling off some of their lesser performing brands so they can focus on their better performing (or bigger) brands. They seem to be going for a less is more strategy.
Anyway, in what is rumored to be a $12 billion deal Coty will be purchasing brands like Hugo Boss perfume, Gucci, Wella and Clairol hair care plus Max Factor and Cover Girl makeup. Th...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - July 28, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
A former skeptic finds answers in Wheat Belly
Elizabeth, a former Wheat Belly skeptic, received wisdom from her doctors:
“I have to say, I was incredibly skeptical in January, 2015 when my endocrinologist and dermatologist separately suggested I try cutting gluten out of my diet. I did that for a month and then discovered Wheat Belly. I haven’t felt this good in over 8 years!
“My thyroid levels (hypo) have stabilized and my dermatitis has almost completely gone away. My constant anxiety has disappeared. I’m now off of 3 medications I had been on for over 10 years!
“Have I slipped? Absolutely, but I always very quickly went back to followi...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - July 16, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Success Stories anxiety dermatitis gluten grains hypothyroidism Source Type: blogs
Former baker rejects grains!
Diane is a baker, now rejecting consumption of wheat and grains. She has a terrific story to tell and photos that show how dramatic her appearance and life have changed in just 6 weeks:
“I suffered from joint pain, headaches, painful and heavy menstrual cycles, IBS [irritable bowel syndrome], exhaustion, and heart palpitations. Just a few days after starting on your Wheat Belly lifestyle, after acquiring all your books, the health benefits were apparent. I bought your first Wheat Belly book when it first came out, but it sat on my bookshelf. In desperation and from feeling so poorly and feeling as though I was more l...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - May 30, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat-elimination success stories gluten grains joint pain obesity rash Weight Loss Source Type: blogs
Lose the wheat and grains, lose the inflammation
Rick shared the progression of facial and health changes he experienced by following the Wheat Belly lifestyle (above). Since he began 5 months ago, Rick has lost 28 pounds and 8 inches off his waist, he is freed from previously chronic knee and back pain, and experienced an improvement in mood. But take a look at Rick’s photos when we put his most recent photo at 248.6 pounds up against his 2009 photo at a weight of 250 pounds–virtually the same weight:
Even though each photo was taken at similar weight, look at the impressive contrast in Rick’s face: The photos look like two different people at virtual...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - May 6, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Wheat Belly Lifestyle autoimmune gluten grains Inflammation Source Type: blogs
Are ceramides good anti-aging ingredients? Episode 77
This study was done on mice.)
A Japanese study shows that plant-derived ceramides improve skin moisture better than a placebo.
The Kao Corporation published a study showing that a cream containing 8% of Ceramide E improves water content of skin and symptoms of atopic dermatitis. But, ceramide cream wasn’t compared to any other product. So the test had no control and it wasn’t blinded. By the way, this 8% concentration shows up in a couple of studies and it’s MUCH higher than the typical use level of ceramides which is a few tenths of a percent.
According to the Textbook of Cosmetic Dermatology, certain ceramide combi...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - April 7, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiDiscover the beauty and cosmetic products you should use and avoid Source Type: blogs
A host of golden daffodils
Beside the lake, beneath the trees, fluttering and dancing in the breeze. But not near the food in supermarkets. According to this report in the Guardian, Public Health England have issued guidance that says daffodils should not be displayed in shops near the food as daffodil bulbs are easily mistaken for onions, and daffodil stems look like a "type of vegetable popular in China". There seems to be no sign of this announcement on the Public Health England website, but however. So, where is the evidence?The Guardian quotes the British Columbia Drug and Poison Information Centre, a reputable look...
Source: Browsing - February 7, 2015 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: EBP plants Source Type: blogs
What is that rash in the “Mr. Turner” movie?
Brit director Mike Leigh is back with his latest Oscar nominated film, “Mr. Turner.” It follows the later years of English painter JMW Turner, portrayed by actor Timothy Spall.While audiences may feel the need to review their art history textbooks to follow Turner ’s changing brush strokes, anyone with skin will note the epidermal transformation of his housekeeper, Hannah.As played by Dorothy Atkinson, Hannah is a loyal servant with an unrequited affection for Turner. In the course of the film, she is shown to have a rash initially seen on the nape of her neck. Gradually, the red scaly eruption spreads to her ha...
Source: Skinema, dermatology in the media blog - January 26, 2015 Category: Dermatology Authors: vail reese Tags: Film Source Type: blogs
Do night creams work better at night? The Beauty Brains Show episode 61
We’ve all heard that night creams work better because your skin absorbs ingredients while you sleep. Is this true? Tune into to this week’s show to find out. Also, Randy and I talk about how beauty companies cut costs on cosmetic formulas.
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Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 16, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry RomanowskiThe Beauty Brains Tags: Myths Podcast Source Type: blogs
Should your vagina smell like peaches? The Beauty Brains Show episode 60
Would you take a dietary supplement to change the way you smell “down there?” That’s only one of the hot topics we discuss in this week’s show. Also, we play a toothpaste-themed version of Improbable Products.
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Improbable Products
This is the game where I tell Perry about three unlikely beauty products and he has to guess which one is fake. Today’s theme is toothpaste. Which of these is NOT a real toothpaste ingredient?
Caviar
Urine
Wasabi
The answer will surprise you! Tune into the show t...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - December 9, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Randy SchuellerThe Beauty Brains Tags: Beauty Biz Podcast Source Type: blogs
MKSAP: 40-year-old woman is evaluated for a rash
Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians.
A 40-year-old woman is evaluated for a rash on her hands that has been present for 6 weeks. This rash comes and goes throughout the year and has been present for many years, but never as severe as it is now. She also experiences itchy skin on her body. She had eczema as a child and currently has seasonal allergies. She is otherwise well and is currently taking no medication.
On physical examination, vital signs are normal. She has dry skin on her trunk and extremities. Her hands are extremely dry with scaling, e...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - November 22, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: mksap Tags: Conditions Dermatology Source Type: blogs
MKSAP: 59-year-old man with intermittent itching
Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians.
A 59-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-month history of intermittent itching on the forearms. He describes the itch as deep, with a burning or tingling sensation. Scratching helps somewhat, but over-the-counter topical corticosteroids have not helped. Cooling the skin soothes the itch. He did not notice a rash until he started scratching. The itch gets worse after being in the sun, but sun exposure does not cause redness or a rash.
On physical examination, the patient shows evidence of chronic sun damage on sun-...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: mksap Tags: Conditions Dermatology Source Type: blogs
