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Lifestyle, Psychiatry, Public health

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‘Safety signals’ may help slow down anxiety

A novel form of treatment has been identified for one of the most common mental health issues globally, anxiety. Roughly one in three people will suffer from the condition at some point in their lives, experiencing irrational fear brought on by stressors ranging from spiders to public speaking. Current treatment options are limited. Some medications provide relief, but can also cause side effects. Cognitive behavioural therapy can also be used, typically exposure-based therapies that allow patients to gradually face and overcome their fears. But for a substantial proportion of sufferers, these options are not effective.

By Yale University

Psychiatry

Clinical Articles

Online PTSD support

Online psychological therapy is becoming increasingly popular, with more options appearing every week it seems. It is particularly a good option for people who have difficulty accessing appropriate psychologists.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Immunology and allergy

Clinical Articles

Always screen asthma patients for allergic rhinitis, especially children

According to Allergist and Medical Rhinologist, Dr Jessica Tattersall, up to 80% of asthmatic children will also have allergic rhinitis.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Cardiology

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Clinical Articles

Recommended diuretic causes more side effects than similar hypertension drug

Due to it's perceived greater efficacy and the greater body of evidence supporting its use, chlorothalidone is preferred over hydrochlorothiazide for treatment of hypertension. A new study, recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine, may have cast this guideline into doubt.

By Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Dermatology

Clinical Articles

Eczema equals itch

The number one classic feature of atopic eczema is itch, even in little babies, says Dr Anne Halbert, consultant dermatologist at Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth. “It’s itchy right from the very start,” she says.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

How long do you remain infectious when you have coronavirus?

One thing many of us want to know is for how long people who have SARS-CoV-2 , the virus that causes COVID-19, are able to pass it on to someone else.

By Tambri Housen

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

COVID’s clotting conundrum

Clotting in the small vessels of the lungs appears to be the major, life-threatening complication of patients with severe COVID-19 disease, at least in Caucasians, Irish researchers say.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

Are you wearing gloves or a mask to the shops? You might be doing it wrong

Many people in the community are wearing face masks and gloves in an attempt to protect themselves against the coronavirus. They might put on these items to go to the shops, or perhaps when taking a walk through the neighbourhood.

By Prof Maximilian de Courten

Orthopaedic and sports medicine

Clinical Articles

Biomechanical footwear shows promise for knee pain

According to a neat little randomised control trial published in JAMA, wearing individualised biomechanical footwear can significantly reduce knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis. The six-month study also showed that the footwear improved the function of the knee as judged by gait studies into velocity and step length.

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

The role of Vit D in COVID infection

It has been suggested that Vit D supplementation could help prevent and reduce the impact of COVID-19

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Oncology

Clinical Articles

New online melanoma risk calculators

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Infectious diseases

Clinical Articles

Post-COVID fatigue

By Dr Linda Calabresi

Articles

‘Safety signals’ may help slow down anxiety

Online PTSD support

Online psychological therapy is becoming increasingly popular, with more options appearing every week it seems. It is particularly a good option for people who have difficulty accessing appropriate psychologists.

Always screen asthma patients for allergic rhinitis, especially children

According to Allergist and Medical Rhinologist, Dr Jessica Tattersall, up to 80% of asthmatic children will also have allergic rhinitis.

Recommended diuretic causes more side effects than similar hypertension drug

Due to it's perceived greater efficacy and the greater body of evidence supporting its use, chlorothalidone is preferred over hydrochlorothiazide for treatment of hypertension. A new study, recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine, may have cast this guideline into doubt.

Eczema equals itch

The number one classic feature of atopic eczema is itch, even in little babies, says Dr Anne Halbert, consultant dermatologist at Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth. “It’s itchy right from the very start,” she says.

How long do you remain infectious when you have coronavirus?

One thing many of us want to know is for how long people who have SARS-CoV-2 , the virus that causes COVID-19, are able to pass it on to someone else.

COVID’s clotting conundrum

Clotting in the small vessels of the lungs appears to be the major, life-threatening complication of patients with severe COVID-19 disease, at least in Caucasians, Irish researchers say.

Are you wearing gloves or a mask to the shops? You might be doing it wrong

Many people in the community are wearing face masks and gloves in an attempt to protect themselves against the coronavirus. They might put on these items to go to the shops, or perhaps when taking a walk through the neighbourhood.

Biomechanical footwear shows promise for knee pain

The role of Vit D in COVID infection

It has been suggested that Vit D supplementation could help prevent and reduce the impact of COVID-19

New online melanoma risk calculators

Post-COVID fatigue

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Online psychological therapy is becoming increasingly popular, with more options appearing every week it seems. It is particularly a good option for people who have difficulty accessing appropriate psychologists.

According to Allergist and Medical Rhinologist, Dr Jessica Tattersall, up to 80% of asthmatic children will also have allergic rhinitis.

Due to it's perceived greater efficacy and the greater body of evidence supporting its use, chlorothalidone is preferred over hydrochlorothiazide for treatment of hypertension. A new study, recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine, may have cast this guideline into doubt.

The number one classic feature of atopic eczema is itch, even in little babies, says Dr Anne Halbert, consultant dermatologist at Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth. “It’s itchy right from the very start,” she says.

One thing many of us want to know is for how long people who have SARS-CoV-2 , the virus that causes COVID-19, are able to pass it on to someone else.

Clotting in the small vessels of the lungs appears to be the major, life-threatening complication of patients with severe COVID-19 disease, at least in Caucasians, Irish researchers say.

Many people in the community are wearing face masks and gloves in an attempt to protect themselves against the coronavirus. They might put on these items to go to the shops, or perhaps when taking a walk through the neighbourhood.

It has been suggested that Vit D supplementation could help prevent and reduce the impact of COVID-19

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