Concern over severe food allergy prescriptions
Only 60% of people needing hospital treatment for allergy reactions were prescribed EpiPens, data shows. Source link
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Holistic approach needed to tackle severe acute malnutrition: study
There is a need for a holistic approach to tackle the problem of severe acute malnutrition, reveals a research study carried out by St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI) through funding received from Karnataka Biotechnology and Information Technology Services (KBITS). The study, “Perceptions of healthcare providers and mothers on management and care of severely wasted children: … Read more
PMDD: Severe period symptoms leading some women to hysterectomies
Women as young as 30 are undergoing extreme treatments for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Source link
Mercury soars to 43.5° Celsius in Andhra Pradesh; 29 mandals experience severe heatwave conditions
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The BRTS Road at Chinamushidiwada in Visakhapatnam wears a deserted look due to severe heat on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: V. RAJU Several mandals in Andhra Pradesh experienced severe heatwave and heatwave conditions on Tuesday as the mercury soared up to 43.5° Celsius on Tuesday. As many as 29 mandals, the highest so far, experienced … Read more
Endometriosis: Bindi Irwin reveals decade-long struggle with severe pain
The TV conservationist tells Instagram followers she’s suffered “insurmountable pain” for 10 years. Source link
Magic-mushroom drug can treat severe depression, trial suggests
In a trial, 25mg of psilocybin put patients in a dreamlike state, making therapy more likely to succeed. Source link
New app may rapidly detect Parkinson’s, severe COVID from people’s voice – ET HealthWorld
Melbourne: Researchers have developed a new smartphone app that can accurately and rapidly detect Parkinson’s disease and severe COVID-19 using just people’s voice recordings. The artificial intelligence (AI) enabled app records a person’s voice and takes just 10 seconds to reveal whether they may have Parkinson’s disease and should be referred to a neurologist. “Early … Read more
Regular Fasting Linked to Less Severe COVID: Study
Aug. 10, 2022 – Intermittent fasting was not linked with a smaller chance of getting COVID-19, but it was linked with getting a less severe infection, according to the findings of a new study. The study was done on men and women in Utah who were, on average, in their 60s and got COVID before … Read more
UK charities call for menstrual leave for severe pain
There are only a few countries around the world that offer menstrual leave, including Japan, Indonesia, South Korea and Zambia. All their laws vary widely, with the majority of countries not offering paid leave but providing extra time off outside of statutory sick leave allowances. Source link
Another COVID Surge is Here, But It May Be Less Severe
May 10, 2022 — Rising COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations likely mean we’re in a new phase of the pandemic. And the number of Americans dying from COVID-19 is also anticipated to grow, although the surge in the short term is not expected to look like previous waves. That’s the takeaway from a team of … Read more