Breaking the silence: addressing sexual misconduct in healthcare
This report contains the results of a survey of the surgical workforce in the UK and Republic of Ireland and their experience of sexual misconduct by colleagues. The data showed that nearly a third of women (29.9 per cent) had been sexually assaulted by a colleague, while the majority of participants (89.5 per cent of women, 81 per cent of men) said they have witnessed some form of sexual misconduct by colleagues. The report outlines how prevention of sexual misconduct is essential for staff and patient safety. It calls for education at every stage for all, and through cultural change within accountable organisations. It a...
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - September 15, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Workforce and employment Source Type: news

Fresh Blood Not Always the Best Blood?
(MedPage Today) -- Longer storage of red blood cell (RBC) units was associated with longer transplant survival in kidney transplant patients receiving early transfusions, a retrospective study in France found. Among 3,483 kidney recipients who...
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - September 15, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Q & amp;A: How to manage dry mouth during cancer care
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with oral cavity cancer and will need surgery. I spoke to another patient who underwent a similar procedure, and he said he had many issues afterward with hyposalivation, which affected his eating, speaking and oral health. Can you explain what this is and how do I prevent it? ANSWER: While they are being treated, patients with head and neck cancer often experience xerostomia, or dry mouth, which may be…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 15, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

United States Sex Reassignment Surgery Market Analysis Report 2023: A $5 Billion Market by 2030 - Increasing Prevalence of Gender Dysphoria & amp; Increasing Novel Hormonal Therapies with Better Efficacy
DUBLIN, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "U.S. Sex Reassignment Surgery Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Gender Transition (Female-to-male, Male-to-female), By Procedure (Mastectomy, Vaginoplasty, Scrotoplasty, Hysterectomy, Phalloplasty), And Segment Forecasts, 2023 -...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: LGB MRR Source Type: news

PRMA Welcomes Esteemed Surgeon Dr. Anton Fries as the 9th Addition to its Surgical Team
PRMA, a renowned leader in advanced plastic and reconstructive surgery, proudly welcomes Dr. Anton Fries as its latest surgeon. Dr. Fries, currently the Chief of Plastic Surgery and a faculty surgeon at UT Health San Antonio, boasts an illustrious medical career that spans the globe....
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PER Source Type: news

To Resect or Not to Resect in Stage III NSCLC To Resect or Not to Resect in Stage III NSCLC
When is stage III NSCLC resectable? Experts attempted to reach a consensus on when to perform surgery.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - September 14, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Early-Life Removal of Ovaries Could Bring Faster Aging
THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 -- Premenopausal women who have surgery to remove the ovaries (oophorectomy) and fallopian tubes may face chronic medical conditions and a decline in physical functioning, new research warns.“The study is important...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 14, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Surgery May Worsen Pleural Mesothelioma Survival Outcomes Surgery May Worsen Pleural Mesothelioma Survival Outcomes
There has been little improvement in systemic treatment of early-stage, resectable mesothelioma.MDedge News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Charcot Neuroarthropathy Versus Osteomyelitis: A Case Series Charcot Neuroarthropathy Versus Osteomyelitis: A Case Series
Learn more about the differences between these two conditions and find out how to spot the signs and symptoms.Wounds
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Journal Article Source Type: news

Wake Forest University School of Medicine awarded $1.9 million to study biomarkers for chronic pain
Chronic pain can be debilitating and can limit quality of life for the millions who suffer from it. Unfortunately, treatments to manage chronic pain are often ineffective because the functional changes that accompany a disease are not fully understood. Many patients develop chronic pain after surgery, but unfortunately, it is not yet possible to predict which patients are at risk. To help address this need, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) awarded researchers at Wake Forest University …
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - September 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Source Type: news

At 16 I was diagnosed with gender dysphoria in under an HOUR and given sex change surgery after just two appointments... I'm suing the doctors who permanently mutilated me
Luka Hein, from Minnesota, was given the operation at 16 and claims the surgery has left her with daily pain, while the hormone drugs may have robbed her of the chance of becoming a mom.
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

A popular decongestant has been deemed ineffective. Here's what it means for Canadians
A panel of experts in the U.S. has determined that a decongestant found in several popular over-the-counter medications there and in Canada doesn’t do anything to provide relief from a stuffy nose. Here’s what that decision means for Canada.
Source: CBC | Health - September 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news

Dentist reveals why clearing your nose is as important as brushing teeth before bed
Clearing your nostrils could be the answer to a good night sleep and end your snoring, according to Dr Sebastian Lomas, a Yorkshire-based dentist.
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Azad Plastic Surgery supports Orlando's top fashion charity founded by former NFL player Jeff Faine
Dr. Kamran Azad and the entire Azad Plastic Surgery practice are pleased to support the Hope For More Foundation. Former NFL player Jeffrey Fain started the organization over six years ago. ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Kamran Azad, an expert plastic surgeon, is...
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - September 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Peru Doctors Save Toddler Who Swallowed 8 Medical Needles Peru Doctors Save Toddler Who Swallowed 8 Medical Needles
Doctors in northeastern Peru saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who had swallowed eight injection needles while playing.Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news

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