Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Talc Powder Side Effects Caused Ovarian Cancer in 24-Year-Old Woman, Lawsuit Claims

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Do Red Heads Feel Pain Differently?







Do Redheads Feel Pain Differently?

Not many people know that the color of a person's hair may have something to do with their tolerance for pain.



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Research shows that people with red hair may have more sensitivity to certain types of pain and require 20% more anesthesia. Researchers believe that this may be due to a mutation in a gene that affects hair color and one's perception of pain, among other things. The amount of red pigment in the hair can be determined by one gene (MC1R).



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Mutation in the MC1R gene results in the production of a substance called pheonmelanin that results in red hair and fair skin. The MC1R gene is also expressed in small amounts in the brain where pain signals are interpreted and perceived. The MC1R gene and its association with the brain is not fully understood by scientists and is currently being studied.





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Some research suggest that red heads experience difference sensations when compared to people with other hair colors. For instance, a person with the gene for red hair typically has a lower tolerance to cold weather. In addition, they are less responsive to anaesthetics and require more pain medications, while also being less tolerant of inflammatory pain. The gene may also cause increased sensitivity while visiting the dentist and some patients may require more Novocain to tolerate the procedures.



Further, people with the MC1R gene report they avoid dental appointments more because of fear and anxiety. Studies also indicate that red heads may be more prone to illness because they prefer to keep out of the sun and therefore lack vitamin D. Their ability to absorb vitamin D is also less efficient.



So does the MC1R gene really impact a persons sensitivity to pain? The jury is still out and we do not know the correct answer. Some research suggests that red heads do feel pain differently, while other research does not. With inconclusive evidence, research regarding this topic has become increasingly popular. Let us know what you think.



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Toddler Gets Out Of Eating Veggies In Fiendishly Clever Way

Some 2-year-olds just can't stomach the thought of eating their veggies, but one little girl went to fairly elaborate means to avoid getting her greens.



A redditor who goes by the name of kiky23 recently posted a picture captioned: “My toddler said she finished her veggies.”



As you can see, the actual picture told a much different story. It seems the daughter didn't actually eat her green beans, preferring to simply shove them into the mouth of her Elmo doll.







However, Mom's intuition flared up and she went to check the table, where she saw the Elmo doll lying there defeated next to the dinner plate.



According to Mom, her daughter had actually closed Elmo's mouth to hide the evidence, before announcing that she was done.



The girl's attempt at veggie avoidance might have failed, but the mom admits a grudging respect at the fiendishly evil plot.



The Huffington Post attempted to reach out to the mom but has not yet heard back. Elmo, however, had no comment.

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Study collects data on 30-day mortality for breast, lung cancer patients after SACT to improve patient care

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Accumulation of a product of cell metabolism found to be linked with kidney tumor growth

Researchers have shown that when the metabolite fumarate accumulates in a hereditary form of renal cancer it leads to an epigenetic reprogramming that drives cancer. The tumor growth mechanism seen here could be similar in other cancers, such as lung and bowel cancer, where the enzyme that breaks down fumarate is not present or not fully functional.

Continuing the fight against brain cancer

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ICU patients lose helpful gut bacteria within days of hospital admission

The microbiome of patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at a hospital differs dramatically from that of healthy patients, according to a new study. Researchers analyzing microbial taxa in ICU patients' guts, mouth and skin reported finding dysbiosis, or a bacterial imbalance, that worsened during a patient's stay in the hospital. Compared to healthy people, ICU patients had depleted populations of commensal, health-promoting microbes and higher counts of bacterial taxa with pathogenic strains.

Confessions of a Female Plastic Surgeon

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Celebrities are doing it, your co-workers are doing it, and even your inner circle is doing it. Your besties, however, are loath to admit they've had some "work" done. Is your colleague or friend looking a little younger these days? Or is that booty of theirs seeming just a little bit tighter all of a sudden? Trust me, it's not the Zumba classes, nor is it the juice cleanse they recently powered through. They've had something done - a bit of Botox, some liposuction, or maybe a facelift -- even if they vehemently deny it. According to Aviva Preminger, MD, a NYC female plastic surgeon, she's seen it all.



Everyone is doing it



The truth is that everyone hides it! Women slink in for routine procedures (with spouses none the wiser), while guys go to extreme lengths to keep their nips and tucks under wraps. I once had a male patient who snuck out of the recovery room so he wouldn't have to ask anyone to pick him up. Others enlist the services of taxis or assistants after surgery to ensure their wives do not find out. Believe me -- guys are just as vain and insecure about their looks as women are!



A little goes a long way




As hard as we try, we cannot stop the aging process. But a few Botox injections can go a long way. In conjunction with a good skin care regimen including peels, retinol and antioxidant creams, Botox can help you hold off plastic surgery for years. I have plenty of girlfriends who are simply too lazy to bother with preventative skin care. My advice to all you idle ladies --invest in a quality eye cream, because for many of us, the eyes are the first to go. It doesn't matter if you have ripped abs and the perky breasts of a 20-something-year-old, the eyes will give away your age. If this post finds you too late, a little eye lift can work wonders!



Save your skin



If you are truly serious about arresting the aging process -- stop smoking and tanning right now. Your sun-worshipping days are over, and nicotine only accelerates skin damage on a cellular level. Speaking of skin, think again before getting that tattoo. Over the years, that sexy flower tattoo can move and bleed, morphing into something less recognizable. Tattoos just don't age well and are hard to remove. I can't tell you how many times I've had to surgically remove tattoo regrets after pricey laser treatments failed to do the job.



You can tell me ANYTHING



Think of your plastic surgeon as your confessor - a confidant who guards all secrets while she discreetly removes age spots, jowly chins, muffin tops and other unpleasant markers of middle age and weight gain. You don't want to lie to us about pregnancy, smoking or even prior procedures. Most importantly, you don't want to lie to yourself about what you want to have done. Be candid during consultations. If you want 36 DD breasts that would make Pamela Anderson proud, tell us. If you're embarrassed about your lady parts, a labiaplasty is a quick and easy solution! Just for the record, we think duck lips and frozen faces are tell-tale signs of bad work, which is why it's important to vet your doctor carefully.



Always remember that you get what you pay for. I have seen first-hand some of the horrors of botched surgeries, performed in the U.S. and abroad. There are many people who bill themselves as "cosmetic specialists," who have no real medical training or expertise. I have met women who have had industrial silicone injected into their buttocks in someone's kitchen. Cutting corners on costs isn't worth it! Do your homework!



The best reason for plastic surgery is YOU




From my years of experience as a plastic surgeon in NYC, my most valuable advice is this: do not have surgery for anyone other than yourself. Getting your boobs done won't mend a failing relationship or lock-in that promotion, but it can make you feel beautiful and confident. Do it for yourself, because you deserve it. You know what? There are few better reasons than that.



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About Dr. Preminger

Dr. Aviva Preminger is a board certified NYC female plastic surgeon. She is Ivy League educated and serves on the board of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and is President-elect of the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons. She graduated with honors from Harvard. After graduating at the top of her class from Cornell University Medical College, Dr. Preminger finished her surgical training at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell/Columbia, where she honed her skills under New York's leading reconstructive and cosmetic surgeons. In addition to running her boutique plastic surgery practice, she actively teaches medical students, plastic surgery residents and fellows. Dr. Preminger has a keen interest in professionalism and ethics in plastic surgery - two topics on which she has written about and lectured extensively.

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Brain perceives taste with all senses, scientific evidence reveals

The phrase "it looks so good you can almost taste it" may actually be scientifically proven based on the findings of a new study that explored how the brain processes stimuli predicting taste.

Global Breast Cancer Pipeline Review 2016 - 434 Companies/Institutions & 1127 Molecules - Research and Markets

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Forensic DNA analysis checks the origin of cultured cells

Cell lines are cultured cells that are commonly used in medical research. New results show that such cells are not always what they are assumed to be. Using genetic analyses, the researchers showed that a commonly used cell line that was established almost 50 years ago does not originate from the patient it is claimed to stem from.

Stem cell agency spinal cord injury clinical trial passes safety hurdles

A clinical trial using stem cells to treat people with recent spinal cord injuries has cleared two key safety hurdles, and been given approval to expand the therapy to a larger group of patients with a much higher dose of cells.

Weight loss following bariatric surgery sustained long-term

Obese patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) lost much more weight than those who did not and were able to sustain most of this weight loss 10 years after surgery, according to a study.

Body's cellular building blocks arise from genetic tugs of war

Developing blood cells are caught in tugs of war between competing gene regulatory networks before finally deciding what type of cell to become, according to a study. Researchers report that as developing blood cells are triggered by a multitude of genetic signals firing on and off, they are pulled back and forth in fluctuating multi-lineage states before finally becoming specific cell types.

New key in fighting Kennedy's disease

If a disease affects motoneurons, cells that control voluntary muscle activity, researchers should focus their efforts on motoneurons to find potential treatments, right? Not always, say scientists.

High-speed 'electron camera' films atomic nuclei in vibrating molecules

An ultrafast 'electron camera' has made the first direct snapshots of atomic nuclei in molecules that are vibrating within millionths of a billionth of a second after being hit by a laser pulse. The method, called ultrafast electron diffraction, could help scientists better understand the role of nuclear motions in light-driven processes that naturally occur on extremely fast timescales.

BRIEF-Pfizer says European Commission has approved Xalkori the treatment of adults with lung cancer

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Antibody reduces harmful brain amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's patients

Aducanumab, a new antibody has been shown to trigger a meaningful reduction of harmful beta-amyloid plaques in patients with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. These protein deposits in the brain are a classic sign of Alzheimer's disease and contribute to the progressive degeneration of brain cells. The researchers furthermore demonstrated in an early stage clinical study that, after one year of treatment with Aducanumab, cognitive decline could be significantly slowed in antibody-treated patients as opposed to the placebo group.

Discovery one-ups Tatooine, finds twin stars hosting three giant exoplanets

Scientists have discovered three giant planets in a binary star system composed of stellar 'twins' that are also effectively siblings of our Sun. One star hosts two planets and the other hosts the third. The system represents the smallest-separation binary in which both stars host planets that has ever been observed. The findings may help explain the influence that giant planets like Jupiter have over a solar system's architecture.

Signaling cascade that drives fatty tumors

A common cell signaling pathway that controls differentiation of stem cells may also control the formation of tumor cells in fat, according to a new study.

Accumulation of a product of cell metabolism found to be linked with kidney tumor growth

Researchers have shown that when the metabolite fumarate accumulates in a hereditary form of renal cancer it leads to an epigenetic reprogramming that drives cancer. The tumor growth mechanism seen here could be similar in other cancers, such as lung and bowel cancer, where the enzyme that breaks down fumarate is not present or not fully functional.

Are patients to blame for bad healthcare?

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Asbestos found at North Myrtle Beach High School

Construction crews will be working at night to remove asbestos from North Myrtle Beach High School.
Local news outlets report that renovations are planned at the school and that asbestos installed in the 1970s was found.
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Kids Proudly Show Off Their Scars In Inspiring Photo Series

A powerful photo series is letting kids who have faced serious illnesses and injuries show off their battle scars with pride.



Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) teamed up with photographer Kate T. Parker to take pictures of some inspiring former patients. “For kids who have battled illness or injury, scars are badges of honor, signs of survival, fodder for the ultimate round of show and tell at school,” reads a post about the photo series on the CHOA blog.





Parker told The Huffington Post that she felt inspired by her subjects in this series. “These kids have been dealt, by all accounts, a pretty tough hand.  Illnesses, injury, etc … and not a single one of them let it keep them down,” she said.



The photographer added that she believes everyone has a “scar” of some sort, though they aren't always physical marks on our bodies. “Some of our 'scars' are invisible,” she explained. “They might be mistakes we've made, or things about ourselves that we wish to hide.”



“My hope is that people can recognize their own 'scars' and instead of seeing them as flaws or mistakes or things to conceal, we recognize that those 'scars' are exactly what make us US,” Parker said. “And what makes us beautiful and strong.”



Keep scrolling to see Parker's photos of these inspiring kids, along with their thoughts (or in the case of the littlest ones, their parents' thoughts) about their scars. 



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11 Comics That Perfectly Sum Up Life As A Modern Single Woman

After going through a rough breakup two years ago, Washington, DC-based artist Mari Andrew made a point to draw and paint every single day since. 



“I was literally putting happiness on the calendar. The 30 minutes I set aside a day to create art and paint was so soothing and enjoyable for me,” she told The Huffington Post. 





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Andrew's funny, relatable illustrations draw inspiration from some of the most annoying realities of adulthood, from having to hop on a call when email would suffice, to Tinder dates who are just “not looking for anything right now.”



Today, the 29-year-old illustrator has more than 52,000 followers on her Instagram account, @bymariandrew. 



“Everything you see is something that happened to me, including the comics about single life,” Andrew told HuffPost. 



“Being single for me is 90 percent wonderful romances, travels, new experiences, self-care and confidence  ― and then there's that 10 percent that keeps me going on dates,” she joked. “Sometimes, you just really want someone to dance with in your living room and kill the bugs.” 





Yo what's the lightbulb changing scene like on Raya?

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Check out more of Andrew's illustrations capturing the joys and minor annoyances of being a modern single lady below:





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Hot dating tip: just be a combo of mysterious and detached and constantly available

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Hardest breakup of my life was with a guy who let me use his Virgin America miles

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Raise your hand if you accidentally dated someone for 9 months because you could easily share appetizers

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His last known trace was a on my phone

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Men seeking a "healthy" girl: Do you want a doctor's note?

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Can't stop meeting him

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H/T Bored Panda

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Continuing the fight against brain cancer

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

New Brain Cancer Vaccine Gives Patients Hope

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Vidyo Aims To Disrupt Video Banking After Seeing Success In Healthcare And Defense

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Lung cancer: clinical review

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My Family Swore Off Screen Time For 48 Hours, And I'm Fascinated By What Happened

This summer, I often found myself parked on the couch with the kiddos watching television or movies in the comfort of our air-conditioned home. Until the moment it hit me: Was I truly connecting with my daughters while we were plopped on the couch staring at screens? Not so much. There wasn't a lot of talking going on, and we often just sat around, slumped over, with minimal interaction.



With that in mind, I decided to embark on an experiment a couple of weekends ago. There would be no televisions and no screens allowed for 48 hours. My daughters are 5 and 3 years old, and they love watching shows and playing games on their devices -- but I wanted to try something completely new.



My promise to my girls was that we would have way more fun doing things together than we would if we just engaged in screen time. They were skeptical at first -- meaning, they threw some pretty big tantrums -- but once we got in the car and headed to our first destination, things started to turn around quickly.



Feeling Like A Kid Again At The Water Park



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The two girls pose with their father during their water park adventure.



What we did:

Our first screen-free excursion was to our local water park. I sprayed them with water guns, splashed around and chased them all over the place for hours. After, there was no need to beg them to take naps, because they were completely exhausted (and so was I).



What we got out of it:

The kids had a blast, but the best part for me was that I felt like a child again. I know this will make me sound like an old guy, but when I was a kid, I played outside all of the time. And you know what? I had a lot of fun. In my mind, that's way more fun than being hunched over a device, indoors. I'm going to do my part to ensure we spend more time feeling the wind blow through our hair ( … well, maybe not my hair, but you catch my drift).



Real Life Is Deliciously Messy



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Doyin's youngest daughter hard at work making cookies.



What we did:

I put my daughters to work by helping me bake a batch of cookies. They put on their chef hats, cracked eggs, measured the ingredients and used the mixer. Sure, they ended up making an epic mess, but the most epic messes end up leading to the most epic memories.



What we got out of it:

As parents, we know that our kids want to be around us all of the time. That's not always a good thing, especially if you want to use the bathroom in peace - but there are times when it can work to our benefit. Not only was I able to teach my daughters some essential cooking skills, but I was able to show them that it's normal and expected to see dads preparing meals in the kitchen, too.



A Window On The World Beats The Best Screen



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Doyin's two daughters people-watch together.



What we did:

This candid photo was taken at our local mall. The girls sat in chairs, looked out of the window and made observations about what they saw in the neighborhood. All of this went on for about 30 minutes while I relaxed and ate a snack in the background.



What we got out of it:

So often we end up spending big money on fancy birthday parties and other material items for our kids. But then we ask ourselves -- will they remember any of that stuff? I don't remember one birthday party I had as a kid, but I remember the fun moments that I spent with my brothers that were similar to the time my daughters spent together at the mall. The best part is, these moments don't cost a dime -- and the payoff is priceless.



What Two Days Without Screens Taught Us



The thing I enjoyed the most from this experiment was watching how my girls interacted with each other. Instead of fighting over which show to watch or which app to use, they talked, laughed and enjoyed a sense of togetherness.



The reality is our kids grow up so fast. Before we know it, they'll be adults, and we'll regret the missed opportunities to bond with them as little ones. Eliminating TV time for a couple of days showed me how easy, cost-effective and wonderful the simple things in life can be.



Is it realistic for me as a parent to permanently ban all television and devices from my household? Absolutely not. But it's certainly realistic for me to limit them more than I currently do. Fortunately, since our no-screen vacation, my girls are now onboard with spending less time in front of their screens, and our whole household benefits from that. Because at the end of the day, there isn't an app that can replace good old-fashioned family bonding.



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Aetna believes that mindfulness – the act of being present -- starts with simply experiencing what is here and now. So step back, #takeamoment, and appreciate the little things. You'll be surprised at what you notice. Share your experience using the hashtag #takeamoment on social media.

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Ethical concerns tied to research on human-animal embryos

Scientists have developed a new bioethical framework for addressing concerns surrounding potentially revolutionary research on human-animal embryos.

My Long/Short Life As A Bicyclist/Patient

On my birthday last April, it was another sunny spring day in Seattle. I was turning 62, feeling 22, and anxious to ride my electric bike, the EZ Sprint. I'd been riding 10 miles to work and back almost every day for the past year. The ride took me through some congested areas downtown, but put me on a wondrous trail along the Puget Sound. When I rode, I felt on top of the world.



I purchased the electric bike in June of 2015, and it was a beast. It was really heavy, checking in at almost 60 pounds. But it was very comfortable with its upright styling. Its weight added to its stability and added to my sense of invincibility.



I loved riding bikes as a kid, starting when I won a contest at the Rexall Drugs Store in Silverton, Oregon in the early '60s. The contest required kids like me to call friends, relatives, and parents' friends and ask them to vote for me when they went to the store. Whoever got the most votes won a really cool bike, and I was preceded by my brother who won a few years earlier. I felt pressure to repeat his quest, and it was not fun work. My parents sat me down at a table with a corded phone and a long list of people to call. Silverton was small, population 3,000, so we worked through the phone book. "Hi, this is Jimmy Anderson, and I would like to ask you to vote for me in the bicycle contest when you go to Rexall Drugs." Over and over.



But I won, got a really cool bike, and my love affair with bicycles was further stoked. In the small town, we'd ride around in packs, stopping at Hoyt's for candy, pop, and weird tubular things floating in big clear jars filled with vinegar, then head back out. We'd stop and chat with friends, all of us standing astraddle over our bicycles, laughing and telling fifth-grader stories.



I didn't ride much after sixth grade, when we moved from Silverton to a much more urban Eugene, where riding seemed dangerous, and destinations were much further away. I did ride occasionally, and once I rode to a baseball game, proud to be in my little league uniform, only to have some older fellows throw their Slurpee on me as they drove past. Thanks guys.



From then in 1969, it took me until 2008 to resume bicycling, when worked as a physician assistant (PA) at Seattle Children's Hospital. They had a program providing free, high-end bikes and gear to employees who would ride regularly to work. I jumped at the chance, and I rode about 8 miles each way on a non-electric, commuter-style bike. It was light and moved through the air like silk.



In 2013, I moved to a downtown Seattle clinic, where I still work. The commute was about 10 miles each way, and with a new Manhattan Green 3-speed, I would bike to the bus and then ride from there to work. I rode about 6 miles per day, and it was a good setup.



I'd been fascinated by electric bikes, and wanted to find a way to ride all the way without using the bus. My knees are rotten to the core with osteoarthritis, and this seemed like a great way to keep me on a bike.



I looked around, but it didn't take long to find the electric bike I wanted in my neighborhood. It was electric, had 7 speeds, and was a pedal-assist type, meaning that when you pedaled it would provide assistance.



At full speed, I would hit around 20 mph, pedaling hard while the electric motor goosed the bike. I could make it from home to work in about 35 minutes, along some of the most beautiful bike trails in the world. Some of the trails were tight and tough going, but once I hit the bike trail, it was all blue sky, blue water, mountain views, and the smell of sea salt.



I previously had 2 weird wrecks on the non-electric bike. The first was in a parking lot at the legendary Uwajimaya Asian Supermarket in Seattle. The parking lot had a raising and lowering gate, where people would drive up, put in their money, and the gate would open, allowing them to proceed. I was on my bike behind a car, and the gate went up, the car went through, and I followed the car. I felt a flash of light and pain, and was on the ground with a bloody nose. The gate had come down and had hit me in the face, causing a minor injury, and leaving me to feel like a total fool.



A few months later, I had another single-vehicle accident. I was riding on the street, and when I moved from the driveway onto a sidewalk, I got caught on the prominent lip of the driveway and went flying. Again, I was not injured, and was thrown onto the parking strip instead of onto the busy street. I hit my head very hard, but I was wearing a full-coverage snow helmet, which held up very well. I was okay, but shaken.



Several months later I purchased the electric bike. I liked most things about it, but it had weird brakes. The right hand brake was for the rear wheels, and while being touted as hydraulic (whatever that means), it was very sluggish and even a strong squeeze would elicit very little braking. I complained several times to the shop, and they repeatedly said "that's just how it is."



The left-grip front brake was more aggressive, but this made me nervous with worries of having the bike flip upon sudden braking, with the front being grabbier then the rear. The front brake also needed repeated adjustment, and the bike shop recommended replacing it with a "hydraulic" brake. I went for it, and it felt better, but I was still worried about the front brake being so much stronger than the rear.



As I rode home on my birthday on April 15, 2016, I rode where I always do, along Royal Brougham Avenue near Safeco Field, where the Mariners play. It's a busy street, but the ride had just started. I was moving at a maximum clip, at around 20 mph. There was a pothole in my path that I had hit several times. Usually I bounced through it, and each time I asked myself why I didn't remember to avoid it.



But that day, I braked hard when I hit the pothole. Suddenly, I felt the front wheel stick, and the rear wheel shot into the air. I felt myself float into the sky, and I launched over the handlebars as it flipped, rear wheel over front. I was flying in slow motion, and couldn't identify the orientation of my body. The flight lasted forever, and as I neared the ground I could see the heavy bike flying through the air over me. Please, I thought, don't let this beast land on me.



I hit the ground hard, landing on my right side, with my right arm chicken-winged under my chest. I didn't skid, and instead came straight down as though I had been dropped from a perch 10 feet high. My head didn't hit the ground, my face struck nothing, and the only thing I felt was a twinge in my right chest.



There was heavy traffic on the 4-lane street, with a bus on my left and cars behind me. I missed them all, and they missed me. I stood up quickly, stooping over with my hands on my knees, to assess my status. My right chest felt a little weird, but I otherwise felt okay. I could walk, I could move everything, I wasn't bleeding, my arms and legs were okay, and I could breathe deeply with no problem. I stood up straight, moved my arms around over my head, and things seemed okay.



Nobody stopped to check on me, even with my bike laying in the street, with me stooped over it. I picked up the bike, which was totally unscathed. With a strong sympathetic reaction in place, I got back on and rode it home, telling myself that I was okay. It was hard to focus, but I made it home. It was surreal ride indeed. I felt tearful.



Being the PA that I am, I assessed myself when I got home. Forgetting the old saying that "the medical provider who treats himself has a fool for a patient," I figured that I know how that abdominal trauma can lead to liver other organ laceration. But I felt okay, with none of the symptoms. Of course, later reading would indicate that these symptoms can be delayed, and I should have gone to an emergency department (ED), but like many of our patients, I didn't want to deal with all of that, the scans, the questions, the paperwork, and I was pretty sure I was okay. I thought that if I felt something later, I would go in.



My experience reminded me of what my patients often do, and of their distrust of the medical system. I wondered why I have that same distrust, which led me to not seek care. Still, I felt confident in my self-assessment, although I have very little training in emergency medicine. But I felt okay, and if that changed, I wasn't far from a local ED. Famous last words.



I was sore for a week, and I missed a day of work when I throbbed from head to toe. But luckily I ended up with no serious injury. I only had pain on my right chest and bruising that resolved quickly. This is far from what happens with many in the Over-The-Handlebar Club, who often have head, face, neck, back, fractures, or other orthopedic/organ injuries. Additionally, many are hit by nearby vehicles, or are thrown into traffic. That was the last time I rode a bicycle. I'd been so lucky on 3 different occasions, but the last experience featured a 62-year-old man being launched high into the air, only to land on pavement with little damage. After that my wife and I both came to the conclusion that this must end.



I fully understand that we take great risks just by leaving our homes, driving to the grocery store, or walking across the street. But I still wonder why I have such suspicion of the medical system--a system that I am so very much a part of as PA--that I would defer seeking care after being launched over the handlebars of a seventy pound machine at 20 mph.



I still have some post-traumatic issues with the event. I now drive to work daily, trading a fresh-air ride along the sea-scented Puget Sound for a gas-fume-filled car commute to and from work each day. Sometimes I look down from the viaduct where I drive each day and see the water that I used to ride next to, and I try to figure out how this all happened. I thought about why my tire stuck in the pot-hole, why I was not hurt worse, and why I did not seek the care that I should have. These are the same emotions that our patients work through as they are injured or sickened, and there is something strangely gratifying about experiencing the same bizarre processes that face our patients every day.

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New Mesothelioma Drug Discovered in Sea Squirt Toxin

A unique drug derived from the Caribbean sea squirt shows impressive effectiveness in stopping the growth of mesothelioma tumor cells.


Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna in Austria discovered that trabectedin, a toxin the coral-like animal uses against predators, might soon be applied in the treatment of mesothelioma.


“It has looked very promising to this point,” Walter Berger, group leader at the Institute of Cancer Research, University of Vienna, told Asbestos.com. “It's a fascinating new substance - from its origins to its mode of action.”


A European pharmaceutical company has been harvesting the bottom-dwelling marine organism and extracting the toxin to produces the potentially life-extending drug.


The Molecular Cancer Therapeutics journal published the study earlier this month. Berger's team, which includes thoracic surgeon Dr. Alireza Hoda, focuses on the development of novel strategies for therapy-refractory cancers such as mesothelioma, brain tumors and lung cancer.


In the recent study involving mesothelioma, trabectedin served as an effective chemotherapy-like agent that targeted DNA and delivered an immune response. It also showed great synergy when combined with cisplatin, the current standard-of-care chemotherapy.


“We found excellent activity, compared to many drugs that have been tried,” Berger said. “Mesothelioma, as you know, is very difficult to treat. This was encouraging.”


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in October 2015 approved trabectedin for the treatment of advanced or inoperable soft tissue sarcomas. Although the National Cancer Institute sanctioned the drug under its Natural Products Branch, the drug chemically synthesized in the U.S.


Trabectedin as a Mesothelioma Treatment


Trabectedin could be a new development in the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma.


Doctors diagnose an estimated 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, annually in the U.S. The disease typically carries a prognosis of 6-18 months.


In the preclinical study, researchers tested trabectedin on 13 mesothelioma surgical specimens, six mesothelioma cell lines and two nonmalignant pleural tissue samples. Trabectedin prompted a dose-dependent cytotoxic effect on all mesothelioma cell cultures but a considerably lesser effect on the nonmalignant samples.


The drug generated a better response when combined with cisplatin, and then with a group of proteins that typically regulate cell death by inducing apoptosis.


Drug May Treat the Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma Subtype


The research showed a surprisingly impressive response with the sarcomatoid cell type of mesothelioma. The sarcomatoid subtype - the least common of the cell types and the most resistant to today's therapies - often leaves patients with little hope.


Trabectedin prompted a significant improvement in the effectiveness of cisplatin against sarcomatoid cells in the lab.


Doctors in Europe and Japan are administering lurbinectedin, another version of trabectedin, in combination with other chemotherapy drugs to treat inoperable ovarian cancer.


Swiss researchers, in an earlier study published in the journal Lung Cancer, reported lurbinectedin effectively reduced tumor size and limited the usually harsh chemotherapy side effects.


Currently, five sites in Italy are conducting the only clinical trial involving trabectedin and mesothelioma today.


Early results are promising, according to Dr. Diego Cortinovis, who presented the drug's effectiveness at the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago.


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My Long/Short Life As A Bicyclist/Patient

On my birthday last April, it was another sunny spring day in Seattle. I was turning 62, feeling 22, and anxious to ride my electric bike, the EZ Sprint. I'd been riding 10 miles to work and back almost every day for the past year. The ride took me through some congested areas downtown, but put me on a wondrous trail along the Puget Sound. When I rode, I felt on top of the world.



I purchased the electric bike in June of 2015, and it was a beast. It was really heavy, checking in at almost 60 pounds. But it was very comfortable with its upright styling. Its weight added to its stability and added to my sense of invincibility.



I loved riding bikes as a kid, starting when I won a contest at the Rexall Drugs Store in Silverton, Oregon in the early '60s. The contest required kids like me to call friends, relatives, and parents' friends and ask them to vote for me when they went to the store. Whoever got the most votes won a really cool bike, and I was preceded by my brother who won a few years earlier. I felt pressure to repeat his quest, and it was not fun work. My parents sat me down at a table with a corded phone and a long list of people to call. Silverton was small, population 3,000, so we worked through the phone book. "Hi, this is Jimmy Anderson, and I would like to ask you to vote for me in the bicycle contest when you go to Rexall Drugs." Over and over.



But I won, got a really cool bike, and my love affair with bicycles was further stoked. In the small town, we'd ride around in packs, stopping at Hoyt's for candy, pop, and weird tubular things floating in big clear jars filled with vinegar, then head back out. We'd stop and chat with friends, all of us standing astraddle over our bicycles, laughing and telling fifth-grader stories.



I didn't ride much after sixth grade, when we moved from Silverton to a much more urban Eugene, where riding seemed dangerous, and destinations were much further away. I did ride occasionally, and once I rode to a baseball game, proud to be in my little league uniform, only to have some older fellows throw their Slurpee on me as they drove past. Thanks guys.



From then in 1969, it took me until 2008 to resume bicycling, when worked as a physician assistant (PA) at Seattle Children's Hospital. They had a program providing free, high-end bikes and gear to employees who would ride regularly to work. I jumped at the chance, and I rode about 8 miles each way on a non-electric, commuter-style bike. It was light and moved through the air like silk.



In 2013, I moved to a downtown Seattle clinic, where I still work. The commute was about 10 miles each way, and with a new Manhattan Green 3-speed, I would bike to the bus and then ride from there to work. I rode about 6 miles per day, and it was a good setup.



I'd been fascinated by electric bikes, and wanted to find a way to ride all the way without using the bus. My knees are rotten to the core with osteoarthritis, and this seemed like a great way to keep me on a bike.



I looked around, but it didn't take long to find the electric bike I wanted in my neighborhood. It was electric, had 7 speeds, and was a pedal-assist type, meaning that when you pedaled it would provide assistance.



At full speed, I would hit around 20 mph, pedaling hard while the electric motor goosed the bike. I could make it from home to work in about 35 minutes, along some of the most beautiful bike trails in the world. Some of the trails were tight and tough going, but once I hit the bike trail, it was all blue sky, blue water, mountain views, and the smell of sea salt.



I previously had 2 weird wrecks on the non-electric bike. The first was in a parking lot at the legendary Uwajimaya Asian Supermarket in Seattle. The parking lot had a raising and lowering gate, where people would drive up, put in their money, and the gate would open, allowing them to proceed. I was on my bike behind a car, and the gate went up, the car went through, and I followed the car. I felt a flash of light and pain, and was on the ground with a bloody nose. The gate had come down and had hit me in the face, causing a minor injury, and leaving me to feel like a total fool.



A few months later, I had another single-vehicle accident. I was riding on the street, and when I moved from the driveway onto a sidewalk, I got caught on the prominent lip of the driveway and went flying. Again, I was not injured, and was thrown onto the parking strip instead of onto the busy street. I hit my head very hard, but I was wearing a full-coverage snow helmet, which held up very well. I was okay, but shaken.



Several months later I purchased the electric bike. I liked most things about it, but it had weird brakes. The right hand brake was for the rear wheels, and while being touted as hydraulic (whatever that means), it was very sluggish and even a strong squeeze would elicit very little braking. I complained several times to the shop, and they repeatedly said "that's just how it is."



The left-grip front brake was more aggressive, but this made me nervous with worries of having the bike flip upon sudden braking, with the front being grabbier then the rear. The front brake also needed repeated adjustment, and the bike shop recommended replacing it with a "hydraulic" brake. I went for it, and it felt better, but I was still worried about the front brake being so much stronger than the rear.



As I rode home on my birthday on April 15, 2016, I rode where I always do, along Royal Brougham Avenue near Safeco Field, where the Mariners play. It's a busy street, but the ride had just started. I was moving at a maximum clip, at around 20 mph. There was a pothole in my path that I had hit several times. Usually I bounced through it, and each time I asked myself why I didn't remember to avoid it.



But that day, I braked hard when I hit the pothole. Suddenly, I felt the front wheel stick, and the rear wheel shot into the air. I felt myself float into the sky, and I launched over the handlebars as it flipped, rear wheel over front. I was flying in slow motion, and couldn't identify the orientation of my body. The flight lasted forever, and as I neared the ground I could see the heavy bike flying through the air over me. Please, I thought, don't let this beast land on me.



I hit the ground hard, landing on my right side, with my right arm chicken-winged under my chest. I didn't skid, and instead came straight down as though I had been dropped from a perch 10 feet high. My head didn't hit the ground, my face struck nothing, and the only thing I felt was a twinge in my right chest.



There was heavy traffic on the 4-lane street, with a bus on my left and cars behind me. I missed them all, and they missed me. I stood up quickly, stooping over with my hands on my knees, to assess my status. My right chest felt a little weird, but I otherwise felt okay. I could walk, I could move everything, I wasn't bleeding, my arms and legs were okay, and I could breathe deeply with no problem. I stood up straight, moved my arms around over my head, and things seemed okay.



Nobody stopped to check on me, even with my bike laying in the street, with me stooped over it. I picked up the bike, which was totally unscathed. With a strong sympathetic reaction in place, I got back on and rode it home, telling myself that I was okay. It was hard to focus, but I made it home. It was surreal ride indeed. I felt tearful.



Being the PA that I am, I assessed myself when I got home. Forgetting the old saying that "the medical provider who treats himself has a fool for a patient," I figured that I know how that abdominal trauma can lead to liver other organ laceration. But I felt okay, with none of the symptoms. Of course, later reading would indicate that these symptoms can be delayed, and I should have gone to an emergency department (ED), but like many of our patients, I didn't want to deal with all of that, the scans, the questions, the paperwork, and I was pretty sure I was okay. I thought that if I felt something later, I would go in.



My experience reminded me of what my patients often do, and of their distrust of the medical system. I wondered why I have that same distrust, which led me to not seek care. Still, I felt confident in my self-assessment, although I have very little training in emergency medicine. But I felt okay, and if that changed, I wasn't far from a local ED. Famous last words.



I was sore for a week, and I missed a day of work when I throbbed from head to toe. But luckily I ended up with no serious injury. I only had pain on my right chest and bruising that resolved quickly. This is far from what happens with many in the Over-The-Handlebar Club, who often have head, face, neck, back, fractures, or other orthopedic/organ injuries. Additionally, many are hit by nearby vehicles, or are thrown into traffic. That was the last time I rode a bicycle. I'd been so lucky on 3 different occasions, but the last experience featured a 62-year-old man being launched high into the air, only to land on pavement with little damage. After that my wife and I both came to the conclusion that this must end.



I fully understand that we take great risks just by leaving our homes, driving to the grocery store, or walking across the street. But I still wonder why I have such suspicion of the medical system--a system that I am so very much a part of as PA--that I would defer seeking care after being launched over the handlebars of a seventy pound machine at 20 mph.



I still have some post-traumatic issues with the event. I now drive to work daily, trading a fresh-air ride along the sea-scented Puget Sound for a gas-fume-filled car commute to and from work each day. Sometimes I look down from the viaduct where I drive each day and see the water that I used to ride next to, and I try to figure out how this all happened. I thought about why my tire stuck in the pot-hole, why I was not hurt worse, and why I did not seek the care that I should have. These are the same emotions that our patients work through as they are injured or sickened, and there is something strangely gratifying about experiencing the same bizarre processes that face our patients every day.

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Ethical concerns tied to research on human-animal embryos

Scientists have developed a new bioethical framework for addressing concerns surrounding potentially revolutionary research on human-animal embryos.

Monday, August 29, 2016

Understanding Baker's Cyst





Baker's Cyst

A Baker's cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is benign swelling found behind the knee that lies posterior to the medial femoral condyle.



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The cyst is connected to the knee joint through a valvular opening.



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Knee effusion (fluid on the knee) from intra-articular pathology or a meniscal tear, allows the fluid to go through the valve to the cyst in one direction. The cyst is located between the semimembranosus and medial gastrocnemius muscles, in the back of the knee.



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Diagnosis

The patient usually has swelling behind the knee with pain, fullness, and tenderness. A baker's cyst is easier to see with the knee fully extended. Diagnosis is confirmed by an MRI that will show the associated intra-articular pathology, usually a meniscal tear. An ultrasound may also be helpful. These tests are important, especially if the cyst is found to be outside of its typical position.



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Causes

The two most common causes of Baker's cysts are knee arthritis and meniscal tears.



Treatment

Treatment of painful, large cysts may include ice, compression wrapping, corticosteroid medication, strengthening exercises, aspiration of the cyst and/or excision of the cyst. Recurrence of Baker's cysts is common if the intra-articular pathology is not corrected. The best treatment for a Baker's cyst is arthroscopy and debridement of the intra-articular pathology.



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The cysts may burst causing calf pain and swelling. An examiner should rule out deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or thrombophlebitis.



Popliteal Cysts in Children

A popliteal cyst in children occurs as a soft tissue mass at the back of the knee. This type of cyst will occur more often in young boys than girls. They are asymptomatic and transilluminate. They are not considered a tumor. Popliteal cysts in children are treated by observation without surgery. They are not associated with a meniscal tear.



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8 Things Your Pet Wants You to Know

1. "I'm sick" or "I'm in pain"



Our animal companions can't tell us when they're hurt or feel sick, and many types of pets, such as cats, are wired to actually hide discomfort and therefore, vulnerability.



Fortunately, there are many subtle and not-so-subtle hints our pets give us that indicate they're not feeling well, for example, refusing to eat, drinking an excessive amount of water and urinating more frequently, getting up slowly, or limping. It's important as your pet's guardian to be aware of any type of physical or behavioral changes she displays, and to make an appointment with your veterinarian if the problem persists.



2. "I'm afraid"



This is a point of confusion for many pet parents, because animals often behave aggressively in response to fear. A behavior that looks, on the surface, like anger or belligerence is often fear-based. It's important to know the difference, because fear must be dealt with much differently than other types of aggressive behavior. In fact, you may want to consult a veterinary behaviorist to help you determine what's causing your pet's behavior and how best to handle it.



3. "I'm mad at you"



Cats tend to get bent out of shape more often than dogs when things don't go according to plan. In fact, any kind of disruption to your kitty's routine or environment may bring out his crabby side.



For example, some cats act out if the cleanliness of the litterbox isn't up to snuff, or if breakfast isn't served at precisely 6:00 am every morning. Also, many kitties don't appreciate a lot of petting or cuddling, and if they're forced to endure more than they like, the claws come out.



4. "I need your help to lose weight"



You'll never find an overweight, much less obese dog or cat in the wild. It's not your pet's nature to be fat -- he got that way thanks to his human caretakers. It's tremendously harmful to an animal's health to carry around excess weight.



Fat pets get the same kinds of obesity-related diseases humans do, and because dogs and cats are natural athletes designed to be very physically active, their quality of life is greatly diminished by being overweight.



5. "Please help me be more physically active"



Lack of exercise often goes hand-in-hand with a weight or behavior problem, but even if your pet is an ideal weight, she still needs consistent, regular, heart-thumping exercise to stay in good physical condition and mentally balanced. Many dogs develop behavior problems because they're full of pent up energy that rarely gets released through appropriate outlets.



Kitties also need opportunities to be physically active, which can be accomplished with interactive toys, harness walks, or a safe outdoor enclosure that allows your cat to climb, jump, and prowl.



6. "I need to eat like a carnivore"



If your pet could talk, he'd tell you he needs a balanced diet of whole, fresh, preferably organic foods to be optimally healthy. He'd tell you that his meals should be heavy on excellent quality animal protein and fat, with few or no grains. He'd tell you to leave all the processed stuff on the store shelf, and feed him like the carnivore he is.



7. "I need to explore and make friends"




Both dogs and cats need to be properly socialized at the right age to prevent them from developing fear-based behavior patterns. And your pet needs to continue to be socialized as an adult to insure the world doesn't become a frightening place for him.



If you have a pet that wasn't socialized as a puppy or kitten, talk with your vet or a veterinary behaviorist about the best way to approach the situation with your adult dog or cat. It's more difficult - but not impossible - to socialize a mature pet.



8. "I don't mean to misbehave"



Training is not just for dogs with behavior problems - it's for all dogs, and it should be ongoing throughout your pet's life. Depending on her breed or breed mix, your dog may want nothing more than to please you, or at a minimum, stay on your good side, but most dogs need structured training to learn how to be good canine citizens.



Training, including nose work also provides mental stimulation for your dog and strengthens the bond you share with her.



Dr. Karen Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian. You can visit her site at: MercolaHealthyPets.com



Her goal is to help you create wellness in order to prevent illness in the lives of your pets. This proactive approach seeks to save you and your pet from unnecessary stress and suffering by identifying and removing health obstacles even before disease occurs. Unfortunately, most veterinarians in the United States are trained to be reactive. They wait for symptoms to occur, and often treat those symptoms without addressing the root cause.



By reading Dr. Becker's information, you'll learn how to make impactful, consistent lifestyle choices to improve your pet's quality of life.



For more by Dr. Karen Becker, click here

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Man's Facebook Post Got 500 People To Come To Struggling Restaurant In 1 Day







A Canadian restaurant that had trouble staying afloat has become quite the catch, thanks to a simple Facebook post. 



After Colin Ross, 31, decided to eat at a struggling shop called Whitbie's Fish & Chips following a long night out, he fell in love with the food. But the patron was discouraged to find that John McMillan, the shop's 69-year-old owner, couldn't even afford to pay himself. 



So last weekend, Ross wrote a rave review, calling on people across Facebook to check out the shop. And days later, McMillan watched as hundreds visited his restaurant and revived his Lethbridge, Alberta business. 









McMillan told Global News that he's moved by this outpouring of generosity from the community. 



“He did it out of the goodness of his heart and Lethbridge came and did it out of the goodness of their hearts,” the proud owner said of Ross and his other patrons. 



About 400 people showed up to the fish and chips shop shortly after Ross' post went up. The day after, a whopping 500 people showed up to support the restaurant, BuzzFeed reported. McMillan has even had to hire another chef to keep up with business, CTV noted. 



“Our business has just gone right through the roof to the point where, you know, we've got people waiting an hour and a half to an hour and three quarters for their dinner,” he told the Calgary Eyeopener. 



Whitbie's has come a long way from where it was just a few weeks ago. The owner, who's originally from Scotland, explained to Global News that much of his business' struggles are due to a bad location. 



“People don't know where I am,” he told the outlet. “The last three months here have been absolutely horrible, just horrible.”



When Ross made his first visit to the restaurant in search of a hangover cure, he said he didn't see anyone else there besides McMillan. The customer, who ordered a halibut special, was both pleased with the food and touched by the owner's personality. And though McMillan initially refused Ross' offer to help, the patron went ahead and shared his thoughts of the shop on Facebook. 



“The owner was a gem, real classy stand-up guy, so I ask everyone in Lethbridge to share this and go support this hard working gentleman,” he wrote. 



The post has received thousands of shares from people across the social media site. With business now booming, McMillan told the Calgary Eyeopener that he's bursting with community pride. 



“The people of Alberta just come together,” he said. “This is the greatest province and the greatest country.”



 

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