Optivisol blinking is important for eye health, as it cleans and moisturizes the eyes. People with poor eyesight often stare at screens and strain their eyes, leading to dryness and fatigue. Blinking exercises can help keep the eyes moist and relaxed. Daydreaming and lack of outdoor play may also contribute to poor eyesight. Eating bright…
84 people across four states have been made ill by E. coli from contaminated lettuce used at Wendy’s restaurants. In total, 38 people have been hospitalized but no deaths have been reported. A direct source has not been confirmed, but 84% of cases reported eating at Wendy’s before getting sick, with 88% of people saying…
An experimental antibody therapy called ublituximab has been found to reduce symptom flare-ups in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients by preventing relapses and areas of inflammatory damage in the brain. If approved by the FDA, it would be the latest in a group of MS therapies called anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies. Recent developments in this field show…
NMC relief for overseas medical students in the Philippines allows students enrolled in BS courses before new regulations to continue their medical education. In Bihar, four doctors and a clerk at a medical institute have been accused of demanding sexual favors from paramedic students in exchange for better grades. Elsewhere, a doctor in Kerala has…
The FDA approved gene therapies from Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Bluebird Bio for sickle cell disease. Both treatments, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, use gene therapy to potentially cure the inherited blood disorder and target those aged 12 and older. Sickle Cell Disease is a rare, debilitating, and life-threatening blood disorder with significant unmet need. Healthy red blood…
The author reflects on the power of volunteering and the impact it has on individuals and communities. They share their experiences of witnessing volunteering in the US and in Ireland, highlighting the diversity of volunteer work and the positive effects it has on society. They also speak about their own involvement as a volunteer for…
A recent meta-analysis of 18 studies published in the Clinical Journal of Pain found that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can reduce the intensity of chronic low back pain. This is significant as opioid misuse is common in patients with chronic pain and non-pharmacologic therapies like MBIs are preferred to avoid worsening impairment and disability. The meta-analysis…
Urinary incontinence is a common problem affecting approximately 30% of the world’s population. This includes stress incontinence, urge incontinence, overflow incontinence, total incontinence, and nocturnal enuresis. Causes for this include pelvic floor damage, neuromuscular damage, blockage of the urethra, and inability to control bladder movement. In addition, issues with your sleeping patterns and sex life…
The at-home fertility care company Mosie Baby received FDA 510(k) clearance for its over-the-counter intravaginal insemination kit, allowing individuals to perform at-home insemination with fresh or frozen donor semen. The kit retails for $129.99 and includes two syringes and collection cups. Mosie’s CEO, Maureen Brown, expressed pride in helping over 100,000 families. The company plans…
Data demonstrates that Black women and infants in the South face higher health risks during pregnancy and childbirth. Black women are more likely to face unfair or indifferent treatment from medical professionals, and the legacy of systemic discrimination has led to poor health outcomes. In states like South Carolina, where abortion bans have been upheld,…
