This month, UVA Well being specialists spoke to the media about most cancers, menopause, migraines, and extra.
Early Detection Saves “Pam”
The Workplace TV present star had a stage 1 triple-positive breast most cancers prognosis. Our personal Lynn Dengel, MD, most cancers knowledgeable at UVA Well being, weighed in on how dense breast tissue performed a job.
Can the Mind Cool Scorching Flashes?
Every little thing appears to be associated to the mind nowadays. Some research now within the works are “profiting from this newly understood neurokinin pathway within the mind that seems to manage scorching flashes” mentioned Joanne Pinkerton, MD.
She directs the Midlife Well being program at UVA Well being, whereas main analysis into menopause remedies that do not use hormones (elinzanetant). Watch the interview for extra particulars.
Most cancers Charges Up in Youthful Individuals
Whereas most cancers deaths are down general, the charges of prognosis for abdomen, colon, breast, and a few blood cancers are rising in individuals beneath 50.
Cynthia Yoshida, MD, defined the the reason why it seems like “GenXers and millennials are going to have larger charges of most cancers in comparison with prior generations.”
Blame Hormones for Your Migraines
A Wired article cited UVA Well being analysis as pointing to one of many doable the reason why ladies are inclined to get extra migraines than males.
Flu Pictures Do not Give You the Flu
That is simply one of many details about these vaccines, famous Laurie Archbald-Pannone, MD. She urges individuals to get their pictures now, in an article about ‘vaccine season.‘
Drink This, Not That
Elevating a child with diabetes or have it your self? Be sure to know the diabetes dos and don’ts.
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