Experts warn of 'Summer Seasonal Depression,’ here’s what to know July 7, 2023 The effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder on people stuck inside during cold spells in northern latitudes are well documented, but the same phenomenon can occur among residents of warmer climates during the summer. KNXV-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
How the extreme heat wave in Arizona is affecting our physical health July 7, 2023 Temperatures around Phoenix can stay well above 100 degrees for hours after sundown, which can take a toll on both physical and mental health. People exposed to intense heat for too long will often exhibit symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. KTVK-TV (Phoenix, AZ)
NSW firefighters call for better protections from exposure to carcinogens at work July 6, 2023 Current and former Australian firefighters say they are regularly exposed to carcinogens in fire stations. They are calling for the list of cancers covered under workers compensation laws to be expanded. ABC Online (Australia)
How to design health care facilities that meet women’s needs July 6, 2023 At the UArizona Cancer Center at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, a team created a wig boutique for chemotherapy patients experiencing hair loss, which offered a sense of privacy and care for their emotional well-being. How to design health care facilities that meet women’s needs
Emergency department guideline on vertigo offers practical advice for neurologists July 6, 2023 The Society of Academic Emergency Medicine released 15 evidence-based recommendations related to adults with acute dizziness or vertigo, which represent up to 3.6% of emergency department visits per year in the U.S. NeurologyToday
Morphine, bone pain and bone loss in metastatic breast cancer July 6, 2023 Morphine is commonly used to treat bone pain associated with metastatic cancer, but research recently published in PAIN uncovered a mechanism by which chronic morphine use may increase bone loss and pain. BreastCancer.org
Study shows how morphine may contribute to bone loss and cancer-induced bone pain July 5, 2023 A study published in the journal PAIN is the first to show how morphine interacts with toll-like receptor 4 to contribute to pain evolution and bone loss. Read more Image
Cyltezo launches as first interchangeable Humira biosimilar July 5, 2023 Cyltezo, a biosimilar version of top-selling Crohn's disease medication Humira, was released July 1. Several other similar drugs are also on the way. Healio
Barriers to transgender health care lead some to embrace a do-it-yourself approach July 5, 2023 Health care system roadblocks often force transgender patients to obtain and self-administer gender-affirming hormones from unregulated, and oftentimes illegal, overseas online pharmacies instead of licensed medical offices. NBC News