For over 20 years, Hanna Sillitoe battled with agonising psoriasis, eczema and acne. Her skin condition was so painful she says she struggled to get dressed in the mornings and it often left her unable to work. At its worst, a doctor prescribed her with a chemo drug and she tried endless steroid creams with… Read More »
People experiencing depression may also find themselves preoccupied with thoughts of death or hurting themselves. The researchers acknowledge that while depression could be inherited, many other issues also influence its development. If a patient feels little or no improvement after several weeks, his or her psychiatrist can alter the dose of the medication or add… Read More »
Labels that warn an image has been altered or enhanced do nothing to mitigate women’s negative perceptions of their appearance, according to a study published in Body Image this week. More importantly, some disclaimers heightened and even harmed body dissatisfaction in at-risk women, the study showed. “Disclaimers aren’t helpful. Once that image hits the brain,… Read More »
Pharmacy deserts, areas with low access to prescription medications, are a challenge. There could be nearly 100 million Americans without good access to pharmacies, but pharmacists are not rushing to fill the gap. A few independent pharmacists are expanding their existing community practices with telepharmacies, either independently or in cooperation with medical clinics or retailers… Read More »
MISSED PART 1 OF THIS EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW SERIES? READ NOW to learn about Dr. Wyatt Decker’s perspectives on the state and challenges of the health care industry, where it’s smart for leaders to focus, what change means for different stakeholders across health care and lessons learned from a physician executive. Imagine this scenario: there are… Read More »
As the debate surrounding pill testing at music festivals continues to heat up, the harm associated with another drug — alcohol — appears to have disappeared from the spotlight. Over the Australia Day long weekend, 25 people were transferred to hospital from the Electric Gardens, Hardcore Till I Die and Rolling Loud music festivals in… Read More »