prevention Tag

08 Oct

Posted at 17:04h in Heart Disease

Heart Health Notice: If you have chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, pain spreading to the arm, jaw, neck, or back, cold sweat, nausea, or sudden dizziness, call 911 or your local emergency number right away. Do not drive yourself to the hospital. This article is for general education and does not replace advice from your doctor. Do not start, stop, or change any medication, or begin a new exercise program if you have heart disease or symptoms, without talking to your healthcare provider. Programs, tests, and services mentioned or linked here are not warranted or endorsed by MedicalResearch.com or Eminent Domains Inc.

Many heart attacks seem to come out of nowhere. A person feels fine on Monday and ends up in the hospital on Friday. But the damage usually starts years before. Plaque slowly builds inside the arteries, and most people never feel it happening. The good news is that you can act early. The first step is to know your own risk factors. When you know what puts your heart at risk, you can work with your doctor to address those things before they cause harm. [caption id="attachment_76521" align="aligncenter" width="500"]how-to-help-prevent-heart-attacks-pexels Photo by freestocks.org: [/caption]

03 Jun

Posted at 15:56h in Author Interviews, Dermatology, JAMA, Melanoma
Catherine M. Olsen, PhD Population Health Department QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Queensland, Australia MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Catherine M. Olsen, PhD Population Health Department QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute Queensland, Australia MedicalResearch: What is the background for this study? Dr. Olsen: Effective skin cancer control requires two strategies: regular sun protection to prevent new cancers from occurring and early detection assisted by periodic skin examinations. The aim of our study was to describe the prevalence and predictive factors for sun protection and skin examination practices of adults in Queensland, Australia, a region that experiences the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. We were particularly interested in whether sun protection and skin examination practices differed between those with and without a previously confirmed melanoma and/or treatment for other skin lesions. MedicalResearch: What are the main findings? Dr. Olsen: The prevalence of both sun protection and skin examination practices was generally high in this large cohort of people who experience high levels of ambient sun exposure. People who had been diagnosed with a melanoma or other skin lesion were more likely than those without to report sun protection practices including regular use of sunscreen and wearing hats. The strongest predictor of sun protection practices was having a sun-sensitive skin type, and the strongest predictor of skin examination practices was having many moles and/or a family history of melanoma.