Language Barriers May Contribute to Pain Management Disparities
Obstetric patients whose first language is not English received fewer pain assessments and fewer doses of NSAIDs and oxycodone therapeutic equivalents (OTEs) following cesarean deliveries, according to a retrospective cohort study poster presented at the 2021 annual meeting of the…
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Healthy levels of vitamin D may boost breast cancer outcomes
Breast cancer patients who have adequate levels of vitamin D—the “sunshine vitamin”—at the time of their diagnosis have better long-term outcomes, a new study finds. Combined with the results of prior research, the new findings suggest “an ongoing benefit for…
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Adam Levine Showed Off One of the Workouts He Uses to Stay Fit at 42
Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine has been putting in some serious effort when it comes to building his core strength, according to his trainer Austin Pohlen, who just shared a highlight reel from one of the musician’s workouts on Instagram….
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A history of blood clots is not usually any reason to avoid the AstraZeneca vaccine
As hematologists, we look after many patients who have had blood clots in the past or take blood thinners. They often ask: “should I have the AstraZeneca vaccine?” The answer is usually a definitive “yes.” The blood clots we’ve seen…
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Jensen Ackles's Long Hair From "The Boys" Has Parched the Internet Permanently
We know men's grooming isn't exactly our specialty here at Allure, but when a celebrity man's haircut breaks the whole damn internet… well, it's simply our prerogative to join in on the thirst bandwagon. On June 7, actor Jensen Ackles…
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Change to Gilead assistance program threatens prep access, HIV advocates say
Dr. John Carlo is concerned that patients at Prism Health North Texas who rely on the health care safety net will soon be struggling even more to stay on PrEP, a medication that prevents HIV transmission. Carlo, chief executive officer…
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Can a Subscription Model Fix Primary Care in the US?
In April, San Francisco-based primary care company One Medical revealed an eye-popping compensation package for its chief executive and chairman, Amir Dan Rubin. His $199 million payday, particularly noteworthy at a company that has yet to turn a profit, made…
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Does strength training make you less flexible?
Some strength training fiends may deadlift heavy weights but get them to touch their toes and suddenly, they’re in trouble. Is that reduced range of motion caused by their increased muscle mass, or do people build strength in spite of…
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New article explains the pros and cons of nasal vaccines
Vaccines are mostly synonymous with needles, an efficient and effective way to provide immunity to myriad infections. As COVID-19 vaccination efforts roll out across the U.S. and the world, some experts believe that a vaccine administered through the nose could…
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These Travel Bags Make Carrying a Single Stroller Easy
Traveling alone is one task in itself, but when you have your child with you, it takes a village to fly with them. You’ll need a list of extra things than you normally would, and one of the bulkiest and…
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