Cedrick Reginald Martys studied medicine at Sheffield University and worked in the pharmacology department for one year before marrying his wife, Shirley, in 1968. He completed his GP training in Stratford-upon-Avon and returned to the Peak District, where he began a GP partnership in Darley Dale. He also started working on his MD thesis. Source…
With Heart Month just around the corner, now is a good time to focus on the importance of a healthy diet for heart health. High cholesterol and triglyceride levels can lead to atherosclerosis and other heart-related diseases. Cholesterol and triglycerides are fats that circulate in your blood, and lifestyle changes can help improve your levels….
Valentine’s Day is a time for chocolate, but it’s important to understand the health benefits of different types of chocolate. Dark chocolate contains the most phenolic compounds, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can benefit the body. Other types of chocolate, such as milk and white chocolate, contain less of these compounds and are…
Monica Cantu and her husband were expecting twins, a boy and a girl, when Cantu was diagnosed with severe preeclampsia. Her baby boy was born premature and did not survive, and Cantu later learned that her diagnosis was linked to high blood pressure during pregnancy. Studies show that Hispanic women are at an increased risk…
The FDA has approved lifileucel for the treatment of certain adults with unresectable or metastatic melanoma, marking the first approval of a cellular therapy in the solid tumor setting. The tumor-derived autologous T-cell immunotherapy is indicated for patients previously treated with a PD-1–blocking antibody, and if BRAF V600–positive, a BRAF inhibitor with or without an…
A Harvard study shows that workout supplements come in different forms such as pills, powders, and ready-to-drink shakes. The global market for pre-workout supplements was valued at $13.98 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $23.77 billion by 2027. When choosing a workout supplement, it’s important to know the ingredients and their effects on…
The Parliamentary Panel has recommended that the National Medical Commission (NMC) make it easier for medical students to report ghost faculty and zero attendance. This move is aimed at improving accountability and transparency in medical education. The panel has highlighted the need for stricter regulations to prevent such issues from occurring. The NMC has been…
Many Americans are shocked by the high cost of prescription medications, leading to difficult choices between affording essential medications or other necessities. A partnership between EHR vendor Elation Health and health information network Surescripts aims to bring prescription price transparency to the point of care for primary care clinicians. The collaboration allows physicians to access…
The National Service Plan for the Health Service Executive outlines the HSE’s plans for the year 2024, but the implementation of these plans is uncertain. The government has allocated €23.5 billion for the HSE, with additional funding for disability services. The budget includes money for the implementation of new health regions and increased costs for…
Lubiprostone, linaclotide, and elobixibat increase the mean spontaneous bowel movement (SBM) frequency in patients with chronic constipation (CC), according to a study in BMC Gastroenterology. The study reviewed 24 articles to compare the effects of the approved doses of these medications. Lubiprostone, linaclotide, and elobixibat were associated with an increased risk of diarrhea. The study…
