A recent study revealed that the so-called “feel good” hormone in the brain, chemically known as dopamine can be influenced and manipulated at will. Imagine the excitement when you hear the bell of the ice cream truck or the feeling of sipping that perfect sip of wine after achieving a great result at work. These…
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Vicoprofen is the brand name for an oral analgesic medication. It is prescribed for short-term management of acute pain, such as post-surgical pain or active cancer treatment, generally for less than ten days.1 Vicoprofen is a fixed-dose combination of hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen. Hydrocodone bitartrate is a semi-synthetic opioid.2 Its immediate-release (IR) form is commercially…
Chemical peels are a widely used procedure for the management of acne scars. Also known as chemexfoliation, chemical peels for acne scars involve applying one or more chemical agents, of variable strength, to the skin’s surface. The process creates a controlled chemical-induced injury to the skin. Wounding promotes epidermal and dermal regeneration and tissue remodelling…
The term ‘morning sickness’ has been the phrase used to describe nausea and vomiting that is associated with pregnancy for roughly the past 200 years,1 but can be misleading, because ‘morning sickness’ can also occur at night, or any time of the day. Nausea and vomiting occur in up to 74% of pregnancies, with 50%…
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed an integrated clinical and CT-based AI nomogram (CIAIN) to predict which COVID-19 patients need a ventilator. CIANE can more precisely identify patients at an earlier disease presentation who may need intubation and invasive mechanical ventilation. The novel approach would decrease disease progression and mortality. The study included a…
Two million men and women are affected by heel pain every year. The pain can disable a person from participating in day-to-day activities such as work and exercising.1 The two forms of heel bursitis are called retrocalcaneal bursitis and subcutaneous calcaneal bursitis.1 Retrocalcaneal bursitis or heel bursitis occurs when the bursa becomes inflamed. The bursa…
Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been a shift towards meeting with colleagues online. As of today, virtual meetings have become routine for many people around the world. However, attending these meetings for work or school while sitting behind a computer screen or mobile device has been described as a very draining activity….
A molar pregnancy is a nonviable pregnancy characterized by an abnormal growth of placental tissues.1 The resulting growth is not an embryo, but it triggers the symptoms of early pregnancy. It is a rare gynecological condition that ends in pregnancy loss and can affect women at any reproductive age. However, the risk is often higher…
Receding gums are gums that have pulled away from the teeth, exposing their root surfaces. This leaves the teeth at risk of decay, infection, and loss. If the recession is severe, it can cause symptoms, such as tooth sensitivity, pain, or infection. Can this process of gum receding be reversed? The gums (gingiva) form the…
Sunshine plays an important role in many of our body’s biological processes, but the modern lifestyle limits sun exposure. For years we have heard the message to limit our exposure to sunlight, especially during the middle of the day to prevent skin cancer. Sunscreen application has become part of our daily routine, ensuring we slather…