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Although both ulcerative colitis (UC) and diverticulitis are gastrointestinal diseases and share some overlapping symptoms, they're different conditions. And each requires a distinct treatment approach, according to Pratima Dibba, M.D., a gastroenterologist with Medical Offices of Manhattan in New York City. "UC and diverticulitis differ in their nature and location," she explains. "UC is characterized by chronic inflammation in the colon, while diverticulitis is a short-term illness involving inflammation of pouches in the colon that have developed over time from straining and constipation." Because one condition is chronic and the other is a temporary illness, treatment will depend on which one you have. With that in mind, our experts are here to walk you through the nuances of both, including how a health provider makes a diagnosis, and what type of treatments are used to alleviate each condition's symptoms. Causes and Symptoms of Diverticulitis Diverticu...

The editors of Rapid Reviews\COVID-19 will apply their successful preprint review model to new research on infectious diseases August 28, 2023 The MIT Press and UC Berkeley School of Public Health proudly announce the launch of Rapid Reviews\Infectious Diseases (RR\ID) . Building on the accomplishments of Rapid Reviews\COVID-19 ( RR\C19 ) , the Rapid Reviews editorial team is now setting their sights even higher.  " RR\C19 launched at a critical moment in global history and we are incredibly proud of the impact the journal has had so far," said Stefano Bertozzi, editor-in-chief of RR\ID and professor of Health Policy and Management at Berkeley Public Health.  "But when monkeypox started to spread in 2022, we saw an immediate need for authoritative peer review of emerging medical and public health topics. We built RR\C19 to be authoritative, fast, and flexible, and now RR\ID will adapt our open 'curate, review, publish' model for the ad...

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My kids' pediatrician once described bringing a newborn home from the hospital akin to "bringing home an alien," and well, she was right. This strange new creature knows nothing of this new world they've entered, they're up at all hours, and seem to change practically overnight. It's why life with a newborn is equal parts awe-inducing and baffling. In between trying to track their feeding and sleeping schedules, growth and milestones, questions pop up around everything from baby acne to eczema, vitamins to vaccines, leaving you wondering exactly what is normal with your new normal. Consider this list—an A to Z guide to baby health in the first year—a primer for what you need to know. I hope it helps make life with your own tiny alien a little calmer.  Editor's note: The information included in this article is for reference only and is not intended as medical advice. If you have questions or concerns about your baby's health, re...

Biofrontera Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. The Company is focused on commercializing a portfolio of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions with a focus on photodynamic therapy (PDT) and topical antibiotics. The Company's licensed products are used for the treatment of actinic keratoses, which are pre-cancerous skin lesions, as well as impetigo, a bacterial skin infection. Its principal licensed product is Ameluz, which is a prescription drug for use in combination with the BF-RhodoLED lamp series, for photodynamic therapy. In the United States, the PDT treatment is used for the lesion-directed and field-directed treatment of actinic keratoses (AK) of mild-to-moderate severity on the face and scalp. The Company's other products include Xepi for the treatment of impetigo, a common skin infection, due to Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. It is used in the United States in adults and children two months and older. ...

Eduard4US/Adobestock PSYCHIATRIC VIEWS ON THE DAILY NEWS Today is the 60th anniversary of the landmark March on Washington where the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. His dream was for progress in racial and social equality. I was a junior in high school at the time, and the March intensified my desire to become a psychiatrist that served the underserved. In general, progress has occurred. However, there has also been some nightmarish backslide, especially in regards to hate crimes and gun violence, as exemplified in the racially based mass shooting in Jacksonville on Saturday, allegedly committed by someone with a psychiatric history. Much of what Dr King dreamed for also correlates with the dreams of social psychiatry. This year, the American Association for Social Psychiatry (AASP), a dream of John Schwab, MD, is in its 52nd year of appreciating the social factors in mental health and disorders. Once upon a time, at the turn of the new...

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! >","name":"in-content-cta","type":"link"}}">Download the app. Sometimes, aches and pains are just part of hiking. Tackling a big climb, toting several days of food and water, or hustling to finish a high-mileage day can tax your muscles, and it's normal for them to feel well-used afterward. But when those aches stick around for more than a day or two, or they're so intense that they interfere with your ability to enjoy your hike, you might have a problem. Consistent pain in the same joints may be a sign of anything from weakness in a specific group of muscles to a problem with how your pack or shoes are set up. Tackling them quickly can help save you a lot of hurt down the line. Luckily, you don't need to wait ...

Intestinal infection treatment is a complex field that involves understanding the intricate workings of our gastrointestinal tract. The intricate system of the human digestive tract, with its complex microbial environment and delicate intestinal lining, can be vulnerable to various bacterial infections that cause irritation and illness. In this blog post, we delve into natural remedies for treating gastrointestinal infections and promoting gut health. We will explore the medicinal properties of ginger root water, peppermint tea's soothing effects on digestive health, lemon juice's detoxification benefits for intestine cleansing, and more. We'll also discuss the importance of hydration during illness using homemade electrolyte solutions. Garlic's antibacterial qualities in combating bacteria within the large intestine will be examined as well. Understanding Intestinal and Stomach Infections Intestinal and stomach infections, also known as gastroenteritis, a...

A dearth of kidney stone specialists is colliding with a rise in the number of patients who need specialized care. While increasing the number of nephrologists who specialize in kidney stones is necessary, nonspecialists need to play a larger role in recognizing and preventing kidney stones. Primary care and emergency room physicians can be the front lines of counseling patients who do not have underlying genetic causes of kidney stones on how to prevent a recurrence, according to Irina Jaeger, MD, a urologist at University Hospitals and an assistant professor of urology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, both in Cleveland, Ohio.  "A lot of this care can be implemented by our primary care physicians, such as counseling on decreasing sodium in the diet and increasing fluid intake, which benefits so many different health conditions as well as stones," said Gregory E. Tasian, MD, MSCE, an attending pediatric...

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Artificial intelligence is being used to train staff in what is thought to be a UK first for the social care sector amid hopes it could help speedily tackle workforce shortages. An avatar – digital representation – of a real-life trainer is being piloted to welcome new staff in multiple languages and teach them various skills including spotting signs of stroke. Social care provider and healthtech company Cera said the avatars could train approximately 20,000 new carers a year if rolled out nationally, with its founder describing it as "an exciting and pioneering development". We need new innovations to provide greater sustainability to the sector and allow us to do more with less because there is only a growing demand for services, given the ageing population, given the very high waiting lists Dr Ben Maruthappu, Cera The company is private but said...

SciCheck Digest A video repeating the claim that COVID-19 vaccines are responsible for the sudden onset of various visible ailments — such as fainting and facial paralysis — is making the rounds, again. But, just like the other, similar posts we've addressed, there's no support for this one, either. Full Story Despite a lack of evidence, the prevailing anti-vaccination claim that COVID-19 shots have caused the sudden onset of visible ailments — most commonly, collapsing — is still going strong. We've debunked several versions of this claim over the years — including that athletes are collapsing at higher rates than they used to because of COVID-19 vaccination (they're not) and that people are dying suddenly of blood clots caused by the vaccines as part of a plot to depopulate the world (they're not). This time the claim has been repackaged in a TikTok video that's garnered more than 2 million views and has ...