A devastating itching of the skin driven by severe liver disease turns out to have a surprising cause. Its discovery points toward possible new therapies for itching, and shows that the outer layer of the skin is so much more than insulation. The finding, which appears April 2 in Gastroenterology, indicates that the keratinocyte cells… Read More »
Northern New York native Cody James Holland, 25, was known as a man full of heart and humor, who loved “his middle finger and showing his butt to the world!” Despite his hilarious attributes, the Ogdensburg, NY resident’s obituary comes with a harsh dose of honesty — as well as a somber warning. “Cody James… Read More »
Racial discrimination has shaped so many American institutions that perhaps it should be no surprise that health care is among them. Put simply, people of color receive less care — and often worse care — than white Americans. Reasons includes lower rates of health coverage; communication barriers; and racial stereotyping based on false beliefs. Predictably,… Read More »
Brain surgeons are bringing artificial intelligence and new imaging techniques into the operating room, to diagnose tumors as accurately as pathologists, and much faster, according to a report in the journal Nature Medicine. The new approach streamlines the standard practice of analyzing tissue samples while the patient is still on the operating table, to help… Read More »
By the middle of today at work it was itching, i have found that acne European and Asian skin care brands are very friendly then American brands. I have really bad acne on the side of my forehead and back, before my from and after my cycle I also have breakouts. But my skin keep… Read More »
Throughout the summer, I saw tweet after tweet calling for an end to surprise medical bills, an issue that’s rising in public importance: Do you know how patients like you get hit with #surprisebills? It’s the surprise insurance gap — when your plan doesn’t cover care you need. In an #emergency, you need your insurance to… Read More »