CDC Issues Sepsis Care Guidance for Hospitals
The CDC issued new guidance to hospitals Thursday for managing sepsis and called on hospitals to do better at treating it. “Every hospital, regardless of size, location, and resources can strengthen the quality of care delivered to these patients and ensure their survival,” CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH, said at a press conference. “That’s […]
Anti-Androgens Can Be Used for PCOS When Oral Contraceptives Can’t
Anti-androgens may be beneficial for managing certain hyperandrogenism-related symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in cases where combined oral contraceptive pills are contraindicated, poorly tolerated, or ineffective, according to the first systematic review and meta-analysis on the subject. Using data from 13 studies including a total of 961 patients, combination treatment with antiandrogens, metformin, and […]
There’s A Second Kind Of Bipolar Disorder. For Black Women, It Hits Different.
Next month marks 15 years since I was diagnosed with bipolar II, and the challenges of managing the disorder still constantly sucker-punch me in the stomach. So, happy anniversary to me, I guess. At 21, I’d moved from my home base in Texas to New Jersey. After completing a successful summer internship at Dolce & […]
Grief and Mourning: 7 Stages, Symptoms, Differences & Coping
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What’s The Deal With Anxiety Rings And Do They Help Symptoms?
When it comes to managing symptoms of anxiety, there are a lot of options out there. Meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy and medication — prescribed under the guidance of a doctor, of course — are a few of them. One lesser-known method? Anxiety rings. Anxiety rings might sound high tech, but they’re really not: Most are […]
Suicide Statistics, Prevention, Definition & How to Stop Suicidal Thoughts
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