August 21, 2023

Is it possible to increase the amount of melanin in your skin? The short answer is yes, and the methods are simple. But why would you want more melanin? Science shows that the benefits of melanin in the skin are significant. This blog will discuss what melanin is, why you might need more of it,...

Eczema is an extremely common skin issue that causes an itchy, irritated rash to form. The root cause of eczema is a mystery, but several treatments target lowering your immune response. This is the same treatment type you see used to help with other autoimmune diseases, including psoriasis or lupus.  There are close links between...

Vitiligo is a distinct dermatological condition characterized by the patchy loss of skin pigmentation, resulting in irregular white patches that may vary in size and location. This intriguing phenomenon isn’t merely skin-deep. It also affects the pigment of the hair growing in these regions, causing it to turn white. Vitiligo typically makes its first appearance...

Cytisinicline well tolerated with only 2.9 percent of participants discontinuing due to an adverse event. For smokers who want to quit, six or 12 weeks of cytisinicline is efficacious for smoking cessation, according to a study published in the July 11 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Nancy A. Rigotti, M.D., from Massachusetts...

Estimated rate of mortality due to solid cancer increased by 52 percent per Gy with cumulative dose, lagged by 10 years. Protracted exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation is associated with an increased risk for solid cancer mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in The BMJ. David B. Richardson, Ph.D., from the University of...

Estimated 30.7 percent of children aged 3 to 17 years received PCP vision testing, with reduced odds for uninsured, publicly insured. The rate of primary care physician (PCP) vision testing is about 30 percent for children aged 3 to 17 years and is lower for uninsured and publicly insured children, according to a research letter...

No effect seen on postoperative anxiety or pain levels. Use of augmented reality (AR) reduces preoperative anxiety but does not affect postoperative anxiety, pain levels, or narcotic use when compared with a standard education packet, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in JAMA Network Open. Michael G. Rizzo Jr., M.D., from the University of...

Multiple Myeloma is a type of cancer that impacts the plasma cells in the bone marrow. It is characterized by the proliferation and multiplication of these cells resulting in the production of antibodies that can potentially harm various systems within the body.  Diagnosing this cancer can be quite complex because its symptoms tend to manifest...

Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are actually different? Many individuals mistakenly use these terms interchangeably, leading to confusion. Dementia encompasses symptoms that affect memory, daily tasks and cognitive abilities. On the other hand, Alzheimer’s is a specific type of dementia.   People must understand that Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are different. Your diagnosis...