After more than three decades in the works, the FDA’s new regulations on sunscreens have finally been released. The new rules require that sunscreens are subjected to FDA tests to check that they protect against both UVA and UVB rays. Ultraviolet radiation is associated with development of 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers (which affect one in…
“Ataxia” is derived from a Greek word meaning “lack of order”. Clinically, ataxia is a neurological symptom involving a lack of muscular coordination as a consequence of nervous system dysfunction. Although it can be a non-specific symptom associated with many infections, injuries or conditions, for example, ataxia also describes a group of specific degenerative disorders of…
The most recent landmark issue of the medical journal The Lancet focuses on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, and in particular some of the resultant health effects, both domestic and foreign. A Decade On Researchers at Mount Sinai World Trade Center Clinical Center of Excellence and Data Center have completed the first…
I feel honored to have been asked to write a guest post for Cathy Miller while she is currently in San Francisco to support her teammates as they walk there as part of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day For The Cure event. She herself will be doing the 3-Day, 60-Mile Walk For Breast Cancer in San Diego in November – amazingly her…
Although the sun’s powerful ultraviolet rays are responsible for its harmful effects, including skin cancer, there are thankfully plenty of ways for you to take action and protect yourself from excessive sun exposure. 8 Simple Ways To Reduce Your Risk Of Skin Cancer Stay indoors where possible to avoid unnecessary sun exposure, especially during peak hours…
We may be heading into the fall, but temperatures are still soaring in many parts of the country. And outdoor activities are still popular at this time of year in all regions, whether they involve hiking, biking, or barbecuing! Although we used to think that soaking up the sun could only be good for us,…
On Tuesday last week, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) recommended a ban on pets traveling in passenger cabins of Canadian airlines. At the CMA’s 144th annual meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland, a resolution reading, “The Canadian Medical Association recommends a ban on all pets, except for certified service animals, traveling inside the aircraft cabin on…
The Tiba Foundation is a San Francisco-based, non-profit organization that addresses rural health issues in Kenya. Since communities cannot thrive without quality medical care, the Tiba Foundation aims to provide healthcare solutions to people in remote areas of the country. By creating a viable community health system, they enable people to work productively, and provide…
Diabetes mellitus is a serious condition in which patients have high blood glucose levels due to defective insulin production or action, which leads to inadequate blood sugar control. This is a chronic, progressive disease and can lead to life threatening complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, nerve damage, and even blindness. In the…
We’re in the middle of summer, and many of you probably enjoy taking advantage of the great outdoors at this time of year. And you’re not alone – ticks love this time of year too. They tend to emerge in the warmer weather, so between spring and fall is the peak time for occurrence of…
