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Oral Submucous Fibrosis- Therapy
Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a chronic, insidious disease that is associated with significant functional morbidity and an increased risk for malignancy OSF is a chronic disease that is 1) common among
Continue readingCatheter Ablation for Afib Hurts More Than Helps?
“In 2019, we do AF catheter ablation to improve quality of life. QOL is a reasonable endpoint, but it is more susceptible to the placebo effect.” I’ve lived with atrial fibrillation since
Continue readingCardiac Rehab for Cancer Patients
“implement a multi-level approach to cardiac rehab, which includes exercise; nutritional counseling; and management of weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking” If you are
Continue readingHow to Deal with Anxiety and Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can have a huge impact on most patients, families, and caregivers. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and fear are very common and are normal responses to this life-changing experience. Lately,
Continue readingAnti-Inflammatories Improve Antidepressant Treatment
“Certain anti-inflammatory drugs improved antidepressant treatment effects and depression symptoms without increasing risk for adverse events… The first article linked and excerpted below cites
Continue readingC-B-D- Ovarian Cancer Complementary Therapy?
“Our findings from this research, as well as prior research, show that KY hemp (CBD) slows ovarian cancer comparable to, or even better than, the current ovarian cancer drug Cisplatin.” Dear
Continue readingCardiotoxicity of Checkpoint Inhibitors
Death resulting from cardiotoxicity of checkpoint inhibitors- myocarditis, pericardial disease, and vasculitis was reported to occur in 50%, 21%, and 6% of patients, respectively. There are short, long-term
Continue readingEndoscopic Ultrasound for Esophageal Cancer- Accurate Staging?
“As the most sensitive test for locoregional staging of EC, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) influences the development of an optimal oncologic treatment plan for a significant minority of patients with early
Continue readingCardioprotective Agents Against Anthracycline Cardiotoxicity
Clinical research and practical observations indicated that the cardiotoxicity of anthracyclines is commonly progressive and irreversible. “Anthracycline cardiotoxicity is commonly progressive and
Continue readingChemo-induced heart damage? You are on your own…
Many chemotherapy regimens and radiation can lead to cardiovascular health problems, including increased risk of cardiac dysfunction, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, accelerated atherosclerosis
Continue readingReduce Inflammation Reduce Parkinson’s Disease?
“Increased oxidative stress and chronic inflammation may cause neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s Disease by altering the levels of microRNAs and their target proteins. Antioxidants may provide
Continue readingExercise vs. Drugs to Lower Blood Pressure?
“Exercise can lower blood pressure and reduce visceral body fat at least as effectively as many common prescription drugs, two new reviews report.” Chemotherapy can increase your blood pressure.
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