As you’re planning your next trip to a dermatologist, it’s important to remember that most of the time your skin is protected from the elements, so your skin isn’t exposed to the sun.But it can still be exposed to allergens such as pollen, dust and bacteria.So how can you keep your face, hands and body …
When a new flu vaccine hits the market: 5 things to know
Doctors are preparing for the possibility that the flu vaccine could go on sale to the public by the end of the year.While the new flu shot will be delivered to most US residents, patients who have previously received the vaccine can receive it as early as next month, according to the US Centers for …
When a doctor masks Ebola and says he’s doing it to save lives, does he really know what he’s talking about?
It’s a question that many doctors and patients around the world are asking as the virus continues to spread.In West Africa, doctors are using masks, gloves and protective gear to stop the spread of the virus, while in some countries, coronavirus patients are being treated in hospitals, often without proper protective gear.But in the United …
How can you be sure you’re getting the best hearing aid?
A hearing aid can help to minimise the symptoms of hearing loss but not always.To make sure your hearing aids work as well as they should, here’s how to get the best out of them. Read more
Man with a brain tumour can have his head removed
Football Italian – The man with a head tumour who has spent years in hospital has a new hope for his future after doctors removed his brain stem.The former Milan star, 34, was admitted to hospital in Milan on Thursday after undergoing surgery for the severe brain tumours.The first brain tumor had been discovered in …
9 patients who died after COVID-19 vaccine trial: Latest update
12/15/2018 – 09:20:52 10 patients have died after a vaccine trial in England and Wales ended early because of COVID symptoms, a coronavirus advisory committee said on Tuesday.The committee said that the trial for the vaccine was to last at least two weeks and was being halted after 11 patients were declared COVID negative and …
When a doctor prescribes a powerful drug, you may need to ask: How much does it cost?
Anesthesiologist and drug maker Dr. John L. Bostick, Jr. has a story that’s often told by patients about a drug that, in the words of one patient, “is as powerful as morphine.”It is a powerful painkiller, but it’s not without risk.Bongarts Bioscience, which is owned by the pharmaceutical company Merck, made a powerful but controversial …
How to cure plague doctor plague
The plague doctor, who suffers from tuberculosis and is on death’s door, is ailing.He is currently in the hospital and is expected to be dead by next week, but the hospital will not open on Sunday due to the pandemic.In a recent report, the World Health Organization said that a total of 8,800 cases have …
‘Witch Doctor’ lyrics could trigger PTSD, study finds
“She’s my witch doctor.She is a witch doctor, she is a devil doctor.And I don’t give a damn what anybody says.I know exactly what she does.”―Miley Cyrus in her MTV debut, ‘Wickedest’ (1996)The witch doctor (played by Miley Cyrus) is the evil side of witchcraft, and she is in a position of power.She can cause …
The Goliath of Infectious Disease: A Heart Doctor Meme by Gi Doctor
Gia Doctor is a viral meme that is now spreading around the Internet.It is a doctor who uses the Goliath-like metaphor of the pandemic to describe the disease he has treated.The meme, which has been around for months, has now been re-emerging with an increased popularity as a meme to illustrate the importance of treating …