Q&A: Hot flashes, vaginal dryness: Is endocrine therapy worth it for breast cancer?

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterAnna Weiss, MD. Credit: University of Rochester Medical CenterCancer treatment is riddled with pros and cons, trade-offs. During October, brea

Updated on: January 18,2024 11

Q&A: Hot flashes, vaginal dryness: Is endocrine therapy worth it for breast cancer?

by Leslie Orr,University of Rochester Medical CenterAnna Weiss, MD. Credit: University of Rochester Medical CenterCancer treatment is riddled with pros and cons, trade-offs. During October, brea

Updated on:January 18,2024 11

Q&A: Improvements in HIV care for Black and white men who have sex with men

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainKatherine Rich, MD MPH, resident in the MGH Department of Medicine, is the first author of a recentlypublished paperinJ

Updated on: March 06,2024 13

Q&A: Improvements in HIV care for Black and white men who have sex with men

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainKatherine Rich, MD MPH, resident in the MGH Department of Medicine, is the first author of a recentlypublished paperinJ

Updated on:March 06,2024 13

Q&A: Understanding carrier screening for family planning

by Abby Ashbacher, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainDear Mayo Clinic: My husband and I want to expand our family and are trying to get pregnant with our first baby. I've read about

Updated on: January 16,2024 18

Q&A: Understanding carrier screening for family planning

by Abby Ashbacher, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainDear Mayo Clinic: My husband and I want to expand our family and are trying to get pregnant with our first baby. I've read about

Updated on:January 16,2024 18

Q&A: Everything you need to know about the new pediatric RSV immunizations

by Scott Hesel,University of Rochester Medical CenterTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of

Updated on: June 08,2024 7

Q&A: Everything you need to know about the new pediatric RSV immunizations

by Scott Hesel,University of Rochester Medical CenterTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of

Updated on:June 08,2024 7

Q&A: Infections from over-the-counter artificial tears—implications for patients and clinicians

by Lisa Howard,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled dozens of over-the-counter eye drops—artificial tears—in 2023 due to contamination an

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

Q&A: Infections from over-the-counter artificial tears—implications for patients and clinicians

by Lisa Howard,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled dozens of over-the-counter eye drops—artificial tears—in 2023 due to contamination an

Updated on:March 21,2024 19

Q and A: Ear infections after swimming

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I swim for exercise and relaxation. I try to get in the pool about three times a week. Recently, I have begun to have episodes where it feels

Updated on: March 04,2024 11

Q and A: Ear infections after swimming

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I swim for exercise and relaxation. I try to get in the pool about three times a week. Recently, I have begun to have episodes where it feels

Updated on:March 04,2024 11

Q&A: Healthy gums, healthy heart; what's the connection?

by University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy gums are imperative to a healthy mouth, but what about your cardiovascular health? In honor of Heart Month, Dr. Frank Nichols, profess

Updated on: March 21,2024 10

Q&A: Healthy gums, healthy heart; what's the connection?

by University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainHealthy gums are imperative to a healthy mouth, but what about your cardiovascular health? In honor of Heart Month, Dr. Frank Nichols, profess

Updated on:March 21,2024 10

Q&A: How do you know when you're done with therapy?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTherapy can be a critical tool for taking care of your mental health. Finding the right therapist can take time, but

Updated on: April 06,2024 0

Q&A: How do you know when you're done with therapy?

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTherapy can be a critical tool for taking care of your mental health. Finding the right therapist can take time, but

Updated on:April 06,2024 0

Q&A: Study provides new insights into type 2 diabetes

Q&A: Study provides new insights into type 2 diabetesby Paul Schattenberg,Texas A&M UniversityShaodong Guo, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research professor and Presidential Impact Fello

Updated on: January 24,2024 15

Q&A: Study provides new insights into type 2 diabetes

Q&A: Study provides new insights into type 2 diabetesby Paul Schattenberg,Texas A&M UniversityShaodong Guo, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research professor and Presidential Impact Fello

Updated on:January 24,2024 15

Q&A: The pill will soon be available over the counter—the impacts could be sweeping

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, opening th

Updated on: January 19,2024 5

Q&A: The pill will soon be available over the counter—the impacts could be sweeping

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, opening th

Updated on:January 19,2024 5

Q&A: Sinusitis and treatment options

by Jacqueline SquireCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI have had ongoing nasal congestion and mucus for the past several months. I thought it was allergies, but my doctor says I likely have acute sinus

Updated on: March 04,2024 11

Q&A: Sinusitis and treatment options

by Jacqueline SquireCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI have had ongoing nasal congestion and mucus for the past several months. I thought it was allergies, but my doctor says I likely have acute sinus

Updated on:March 04,2024 11

Q&A: Pancreatic cancer risk, symptoms and treatment

by Mark TrutyPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteMy mother recently was diagnosed with diabetes, but due to abdominal pain a

Updated on: January 10,2024 7

Q&A: Pancreatic cancer risk, symptoms and treatment

by Mark TrutyPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteMy mother recently was diagnosed with diabetes, but due to abdominal pain a

Updated on:January 10,2024 7