An ICU doctor faces stress of a cancer diagnosis while treating covid-19 patients.
My medical degree isn’t sparing me from fears and uncertainties during this pandemic. View original article Contributor: Jeremy Topin
Month: April 2020
More than half of men over 60 may have problems in the bedroom. Our columnist confesses.
Sexual dysfunction can be caused by smoking, diabetes, hypertension, but mainly by growing older, a urologist says. But there are ways to help with the problem. View original article Contributor: Steven Petrow
Why starchy processed food causes us to overeat, gain weight and become ill
In “Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs,” author David Kessler explains how we need to switch to fresh fruits, cruciferous vegetables, tomatoes and legumes. View original article Contributor: Marlene Cimons
I’m an oncologist who treats prostate cancer. For many patients and their manhood, the cure seems worse than the disease.
They want to avoid the treatments’ side effects — which can include hot flashes, fatigue and decreased sex life. The medical community needs to look at these problems. View original article Contributor: Ravi Parikh
Anguished nurses say Pennsylvania hospital risked infecting cancer patients, babies and staff with covid-19
Like many hospitals across the country, Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, Pa., wasn’t prepared for the influx of covid-19 patients. View original article Contributor: Desmond Butler
Singles say they’re better prepared to self-quarantine, but many fear getting shortchanged in medical treatment
They worry they may be viewed as less important by doctors and nurses than those with partners and families. View original article Contributor: Joan DelFattore
Coronavirus’s complex spiked structure inspires translation into music
MIT professor thinks his protein-generated music could be used as an alternate way to visualize and fight such pathogens. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore
How to Run for 2.5 Days
Hint: It helps if you don’t require sleep. View original article Contributor:
Alternative health care sites could take pressure off Perham, Fergus Falls facilities – Perham Focus
Alternative health care sites could take pressure off Perham, Fergus Falls facilities Perham Focus >View original article Contributor:
How a Pandemic Rescued the Political Image of Ireland’s Leader
Leo Varadkar is winning praise after reactivating his registration as a medical doctor and heading to the coronavirus front lines. View original article Contributor: