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CBC
2 days ago
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- CBC
With syphilis cases in N.L. on the rise, experts hope to curb numbers with increased testing
The sexually transmitted and blood-borne disease has been a growing concern for health-care professionals across the country for years. In Newfoundland and Labrador, case numbers increased by over 150 per cent over the past two years, causing those in sexual health care to promote regular testing.
Medical News Today
5 days ago
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- Medical News Today
Is there a cure for rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) does not have a cure, and is a progressive condition, which means it continually develops over time. Treatment for RA may help to slow the condition's progression and aims to prevent irreversible joint damage. People with RA who do not have treatment may experience disability and a less favorable suggests that around 40% of people with RA have functional disability that affects their daily lives and ability to work within 10 years of a early treatment, which means within six months of first experiencing symptoms, can improve a person's joint functioning and may lead to lower levels of swollen, tender joints. It also decreases the risk of bone treatment can also increase a person's chance of remission, a period in which they have no signs or symptoms of the disease. Some people may choose to slowly decrease treatment if they achieve even late treatment can offer benefits and significantly improve a person's outlook. People with RA tend to have similar mortality rates if they have treatment, whether it is early or professionals may recommend a combination of treatments for someone with RA. A person's treatment plan may change over time as their condition progresses. Treatment goals tend to be:pain relieflower inflammation and swellingimprove daily functioningslow, stop, or prevent joint damageslow, stop, or prevent organ damage, including a decreased risk of heart and vascular diseasesA doctor may recommend the following treatment options:physical therapyoccupational therapymedications, such as: anti-inflammatory drugscorticosteroidsdisease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)biologicsJanus kinase (JAK) inhibitorsjoint surgerynutrition consultPeople with RA also benefit from regular exercise, which may involve creating a tailored exercise plan, stress reduction, and dietary changes.A person's healthcare team will continually monitor them and adjust the treatment plan when necessary. It is important for someone with RA to attend regular check-ups, which may involve blood tests, imaging tests, bone health assessments, and with RA may also develop complications that require treatment and affect a person's quality of life and outlook. Common complications of RA include the following:irreversible joint damagerisk of cardiovascular disease, which can cause stroke or heart attackvasculitis, in which inflammation damages blood vesselsosteoporosis, which involves weakened bonesinterstitial lung disease, a progressive lung conditioncancerous tumorsSjögren's disease, an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks moisture-producing glandsAnyone who develops symptoms of RA can benefit from speaking with a healthcare professional to create a treatment plan as quickly as with RA can also benefit from speaking with their healthcare team if they develop new symptoms or challenges with their daily function. A doctor may suggest making changes to their current treatment more about RATips for managing RA flare-upsThe link between brain fog and RARA feversLess common symptoms of RAHow common is RA?
Medscape
6 days ago
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- Medscape
Infographic: How Happy Are Doctors With Their Career Today?
A number of US physicians feel less fulfillment from their career than when they began practicing. But most of them highly value the satisfaction they get from treating and interacting with patients. And they assessed the general level of public respect for theirs vs other professions. This infographic presents key insights from a new report offering a detailed snapshot of US physicians' career fulfillment right now. To learn more, check out the Medscape Physician Job Satisfaction Index 2025. Medscape Physician Job Satisfaction Index 2025
The Sun
6 days ago
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- The Sun
Urgent recall for asthma medication taken by thousands as health chiefs warn of wrong dose instruction
AN urgent warning has been issued for a common inhaler used by asthma sufferers due to a mistake on the labelling. The error affecting Flutiform 250 micrograms inhalers means asthma patients could be informed of the wrong dose of the drug. 1 In its alert, UK medicines regulator, the MHRA said: "CD Pharma Ltd [the inhaler's manufacturer] have notified the MHRA of an error on the outer carton of the product for the batches listed in this notification. "While the total active content statement is correct, the delivered dose content statement is incorrect." The other product details on the inhaler carton, however, including the name, strength and pharmaceutical form of the medicine, are correct. And the quality of the medicine has not been impacted by the labelling defect. Patients have been advised to continue to take the medication as prescribed by their healthcare professionals. Meanwhile, healthcare professionals have been advised to stop supplying the above batch immediately. The recall urged: "Quarantine all stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier's approved process." "This is a wholesale and pharmacy level recall that will be actioned by a healthcare professional," added the MHRA. "There is no quality issue with the product and patients can continue to take their medicine as prescribed." The labelling mistake means patients may have thought they were only receiving half the necessary dose of the medication. Early Warning Signs of an Asthma Attack As part of the recall, patients who do experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication are advised to seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme. Asthma is a common condition. In the UK, 7.2 million people have asthma. This is about eight in every 100 people, according to Asthma + Lung UK. It affects the airways that carry air in and out of your lungs, causing them to become inflamed. This makes the airways narrower so less air gets into and out of the lungs. Symptoms, like wheezing, breathlessness, a cough or a tight chest, can be triggered by things like exercise, allergens or changes in weather. At the moment there is no cure for asthma, but most people with asthma can control their symptoms well with asthma inhalers. Depending on how severe your symptoms are, the NHS says you may be offered either: an inhaler to use only when you get symptoms – this is called an anti-inflammatory reliever (AIR) inhaler an inhaler to use every day to help prevent symptoms, as well as when you get symptoms – this is called a maintenance and reliever therapy (MART) inhaler two separate inhalers – a preventer inhaler to use every day to help prevent symptoms, and a blue reliever inhaler to use when you get symptoms (you should not be given a blue reliever inhaler to use on its own) The NHS also advises: "It's important to use your inhaler correctly so that your medicine works properly. "There are different types, including dry powder inhalers, pMDIs and soft mist inhalers.
SBS Australia
21-07-2025
- Health
- SBS Australia
Chronic pain sufferers feel dismissed by healthcare professionals
Chronic pain sufferers feel dismissed by healthcare professionals Published 21 July 2025, 8:12 am Around four million Australians of all ages suffer from chronic pain. Many say they feel unheard and invisible in the healthcare system. Experts are calling for national investment in the space, including a holistic care approach to deal with often complicated causes.
