Best Post of March 2018 - Featured Neuropathologist: Michael Punsoni, MD
The next in our " Best of the Month " series is from March 12, 2018On occasion, we profile a prominent or rising neuropathologist. In the past, we ' ve featured the likes of Craig Horbinski, Roger McLendon, Jan Leestma, and Karra Jones. Today we feature Michael Punsoni, MD, a 2016 graduate of the Brown University Neuropathology Fellowship Program and now on faculty at the University of Nebraska in Omaha. Dr. Punsoni agreed to engage in a little Q&A:1. Why did you decide to become a neuropathologist?I have always had a strong interest in science and medicine, particularly the neurosciences....
Source: neuropathology blog - May 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: Best of the Month series neuropathologists Source Type: blogs
Chondroitin and melanoma: How worried should you be?
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Chondroitin sulfate is among the most popular supplements in the world. It’s often taken in combination with glucosamine for joint disease — some take it for prevention, others to treat pain.
And yet, evidence that it actually works at all is limited at best. One review of the evidence suggested that of the few studies of chondroitin that were positive, nearly all were funded by makers of the supplement. Despite this, millions of people take it, many of my patients swear by it, and the lack of evidence doesn’t seem to be much of a concern to them. A frequent comment I hear is: “We...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - May 9, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert H. Shmerling, MD Tags: Arthritis Cancer Health Skin and Hair Care Vitamins and supplements Source Type: blogs
4 ways to protect against skin cancer (other than sunscreen)
It’s almost May and here in the northeast, front-of-the-pharmacy aisles are filled with myriad brands and types of sunscreen. While sunscreen is essential to lowering your risk for skin cancer, there are other simple, over-the-counter options you can incorporate into your summer skin protection routine.
Nicotinamide may help prevent certain skin cancers
Nicotinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that has been shown to reduce the number of skin cancers. In a randomized controlled trial performed in Australia (published in the New England Journal of Medicine), the risks of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma were si...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - April 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Emily S. Ruiz, MD, MPH Tags: Cancer Health Prevention Skin and Hair Care Source Type: blogs
What is the birthmark in “Ready Player One?”
“Ready Player One,” Steven Spielberg’s take on our pop- and video-game obsessed culture, features something rarely seen in movies: A heroic character with a facial birthmark. Usually, birthmarks are used in movies toID villains. “The Phantom of the Opera” is a classic example of a benign birthmark used as a sign of/reason for evil. Yet Art3mis / Samantha, the kickass video-playing rebel, has a large red blotch over her forehead, temple and eye visible in both real life and on eventually her avatar. FYI, actress Olivia Cooke was not born with a scarlet spot, the mar...
Source: Skinema, dermatology in the media blog - April 8, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: vail reese Tags: Film Health Source Type: blogs
Preventing Skin Cancer
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Source: EverythingHealth - March 28, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: blogs
This Seems To Be A Useful Contribution To Melanoma Detection and Treatment.
This appeared in The Conversation last week.New online tool can predict your melanoma risk March 12, 2018 6.04am AEDT People who are unable to tan and who have moles on their skin are among those at heightened risk of developing melanoma. from shutterstock.com AuthorsPhoebe Roth Editorial Intern Sasha Petrova Deputy Editor: Health + Medicine InterviewedDavid Whiteman Professor and Group Leader at the Cancer Control Group, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute H. Peter Soyer Professor of Dermatology, The University of Queensland Hassan Vally Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology, La Trobe University Australians over the ...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - March 22, 2018 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
10 Health Benefits of Daily Exercise
“A bear, however hard he tries, grows tubby without exercise.” – A. A. Milne
You don’t need to knock yourself out at the gym each day to reap the many health benefits of daily exercise. With simple planning and a determination to engage in a healthier lifestyle, you can add easy stints of exercise to your schedule without breaking too much of a sweat. Best of all, you may realize some of these 10 health benefits of daily exercise.
Exercise elevates your mood
When you are physically active, it stimulates brain chemicals that make you feel better and lifts your mood. Some experts say that exercise of any intensity, s...
Source: World of Psychology - March 21, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Suzanne Kane Tags: Habits Health-related LifeHelper Self-Help Source Type: blogs
Which Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Test to Choose?
Due to the collapse of the price of genetic testing and the FDA’s gradual ease of the regulatory environment, direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing companies are booming. You can inquire your deoxyribonucleic acid about your ancestry, health risks, metabolism, and some start-ups even promise you to find true love or your kids’ talents. As the jungle of DTC companies is getting denser, more and more people ask me which genetic tests are worth the try. They love the possibility of getting access to their DNA but don’t know where to start. Here’s the DTC genetic testing kick-starter package!
Navigating through...
Source: The Medical Futurist - March 20, 2018 Category: Information Technology Authors: nora Tags: Genomics 23andme ancestry DNA DTC future genetic test Genetic testing genetics Genome genome sequencing Health 2.0 Source Type: blogs
Featured Neuropathologist: Michael Punsoni, MD
On occasion, we profile a prominent or rising neuropathologist. In the past, we ' ve featured the likes of Craig Horbinski, Roger McLendon,Jan Leestma, and Karra Jones. Today we featureMichael Punsoni, MD, a 2016 graduate of the Brown University Neuropathology Fellowship Program and now on faculty at the University of Nebraska in Omaha. Dr. Punsoni agreed to engage in a little Q&A:1. Why did you decide to become a neuropathologist?I have always had a strong interest in science and medicine, particularly the neurosciences. After college I worked in two research labs, which fueled my interest in basic...
Source: neuropathology blog - March 12, 2018 Category: Radiology Tags: neuropathologists Source Type: blogs
MKSAP: 50-year-old man with a firm, darkly pigmented papule
Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians.
A 50-year-old man is evaluated for a firm, darkly pigmented papule on his back that has been growing steadily over a period of several months. His medical history is unremarkable, and he takes no medications.
On physical examination, vital signs are normal. The skin lesion is a 0.5-cm darkly pigmented, raised plaque with irregular borders and inconsistent coloration. The remainder of his physical examination, including the rest of his skin examination, is unremarkable.
A skin biopsy is performed and shows malign...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - March 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/mksap" rel="tag" > mksap < /a > Tags: Conditions Dermatology Oncology/Hematology Source Type: blogs
The Magseed Injectable Marker: Interview with Eric Mayes, CEO of Endomag
Endomag, a medical technology company based in Cambridge, UK and Austin, Texas, has developed the Magseed, a magnetic injectable marker that can be implanted by a radiologist during an imaging procedure, such as during ultrasound or X-ray mammographic procedures. The marker can then assist surgeons to find features of interest in soft tissues. Originally intended and used as a marker for breast tumors (the CE mark approval was covered by Medgadget in September 2017), Endomag recently received FDA clearance for the use of the Magseed as a marker of other soft tissues and for long-term implantation.
The marker is a tiny magn...
Source: Medgadget - March 9, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Exclusive Ob/Gyn Pathology Radiology Surgery Source Type: blogs
Senolytic Drugs Fail to Kill Cancerous Cells with Senescent Gene Expression Signatures, but a Gene Therapy Succeeds
Some cancerous cells express signatures normally associated with senescent cells, so why not try senolytic compounds against them? This is something of a full circle, given that most of the current senolytic drug candidates were originally characterized and tested as potential chemotherapeutics. The open access paper here is interesting for two points: firstly, that senolytic drugs didn't kill cancerous cells with a senescent signature, and secondly that a suicide gene therapy targeting that signature does work against both normal senescent cells and cancerous cells with a senescent signature. The gene therapy approach rep...
Source: Fight Aging! - March 7, 2018 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, February 19th 2018
Fight Aging! provides a weekly digest of news and commentary for thousands of subscribers interested in the latest longevity science: progress towards the medical control of aging in order to prevent age-related frailty, suffering, and disease, as well as improvements in the present understanding of what works and what doesn't work when it comes to extending healthy life. Expect to see summaries of recent advances in medical research, news from the scientific community, advocacy and fundraising initiatives to help speed work on the repair and reversal of aging, links to online resources, and much more.
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Source: Fight Aging! - February 18, 2018 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
