Shortage of Growth Hormone Leads to Devastating Consequences for Patients with Rare Disorders
Children with rare endocrine diseases are facing a severe shortage of growth hormone, resulting in devastating consequences for their health. Dr. Jennifer Miller, a renowned pediatric endocrinologist, has been overwhelmed with the demands of the shortage, leaving her little time to focus on her research and patients.
The scarcity of growth hormone, particularly Norditropin, which is prescribed most often, has persisted for over a year and a half. Despite promises from Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of the drug, that supplies would stabilize in 2024. This shortage has created a ripple effect that is causing shortages of other growth hormone products as well.
The Impact on Children
For children like Winston Hall, who suffers from Prader-Willi syndrome—a rare genetic disorder—this shortage has had devastating effects. Without access to growth hormone injections to manage their symptoms and regulate hunger levels among other complications inherent to their condition, these children are constantly hungry and experience behavioral issues as a result.
“These kids are suffering. And it’s not OK,” says Dr. Jennifer Miller.
Winston Hall needs growth hormone to manage symptoms.
The lack of this vital medication has led to weight gain and increasing behavioral problems among Prader-Willi patients like Winston H
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Shortage of Growth Hormone Leads to Devastating Consequences for Patients with Rare Disorders
Aguamiel and red prickly pear: the treatment against gastritis
According to an article by Claudia Villalobos for the Gaceta Politécnica at the end of March, the research produced by a scientist from the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) resulted in an ideal treatment for patients with gastritis.
Red prickly pear and mead for gastritis
Doctor of Science, Rosalva Mora Escobedo, from the IPN, aware of the side effects of medications to treat the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), which causes gastritis, began research to find a safe treatment to combat the disease. This is how she found red prickly pear and mead a healthy combination.
According to the article, Dr. Mora Escobedo grew up in Contepec, a pulque region of Michoacán, so since she was a child she has had an approach to the extraction processes from agave; one of them is aguamiel, which is the basis for producing pulque.
It is also mentioned that the doctor “knew that, due to its use in pre-Hispanic cultures, it is considered a miraculous drink“. The same thing happened with prickly pear, which took advantage of its beneficial properties to combine both ingredients and cre
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Aguamiel and red prickly pear: the treatment against gastritis
Dangerous for IBD patients: Deadly bacteria thirst for human blood
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Dangerous for IBD patients Deadly bacteria thirst for human blood
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Some of the most dangerous bacteria are hungry for human blood, a US research team finds. The finding could help develop drugs for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, who are at high risk of bloodstream infections.
A team led by scientists at Washington State University (WSU) has discovered a phenomenon they call “bacterial vampirism” They found that salmonella, coliform bacteria and Citrobacter are attracted to nutrients in human serum.
These bacteria are among the leading causes of death in people with infla
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Dangerous for IBD patients: Deadly bacteria thirst for human blood
services provided within the Games polyclinic revised downwards due to budgetary restrictions
The temporary polyclinic, which will be operational in the heart of the Olympic village during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games (JOP) this summer and which will be managed by the Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), had to be revised at the reduces some of the care services that it was initially supposed to provide.
“Due to a budget reduction very recently”certain offers in ophthalmology and dental care have thus been canceled or reduced, declared Philippe Le Van, chief doctor of the Games Organizing Committee (Cojop), Wednesday April 10 during a hearing by the working group on preparation of JOPs at the National Assembly.
The polyclinic which was to provide free glasses, if necessary, will only concentrate “on eye exams and emergency management”, explained Mr. Le Van
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services provided within the Games polyclinic revised downwards due to budgetary restrictions
Health. When should you worry and consult nosebleeds?
Commonly called nosebleed, it corresponds to epistaxis “a hemorrhage from the nasal passages, which occurs when the blood vessels in the nasal mucosa rupture”, describes the American Hospital in Paris.
In almost 80% of cases, this bleeding is benign. It usually occurs in an area called Kiesselbach’s vascular spot.
Very vascularized, it is located inside the nose, in the front part. The most affected are children aged 2 to 10 and adults aged 50 to 80.
In addition to age, other factors may contribute to frequent nosebleeds, such as high blood pressure, dry nasal mucosa, nasal trauma (including nose scratching), or excessive use of anticoagulant medications.
Dry environments or sudden changes in temperature can also increase the risk of nosebleeds.
Coagulation disorders, Rendu-Osler disease…
But in 20% of cases the epistaxis does not come from Kiesselbach’s vascular stain. She is then “related to hemorrhage of the blood vessels located at the back of the nose, at the level of the throat”, specifies the American hospital. “This can cause significant bleeding, which runs down the back of the throat. More serious and difficult to control, it may require medical attention. »
This is why, if nosebleeds are f
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The Importance of Farting: What Your Farts Say About Your Health
Colorectal surgeon Zhong Yuni He came out to give an interview in a health column, mentioning Fart OR Fart which is a natural working process “Everyone has to fart.”
The frequency of farting in an average person is about 15 times a day: it is a sign that the intestine is working well, functioning normally. So, for gastroenterologists, this is the scariest thing. Patients who don’t fart OR I can’t fart Why it could be a sign The intestines are not contracting. or intestinal obstruction The patient, however, cannot fart. If you fart more than 25 times a day, it’s possible that your bowel movements are too fast or you’re creating too much gas.
The doctor said that besides the frequency of farting, The thing everyone should notice the most is “Fart smell” The doctor explained the use “Garbage bag theory” Imagine when we clutch a ga
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The Importance of Farting: What Your Farts Say About Your Health
European Cancer Organisation, SOS for cancer screening in Italy – Healthcare
Italy is still behind in terms of compliance with cancer prevention screening: less than 40% of the target population in Italy is screened for cervical cancer compared to an EU average of 56%. And again: despite recent investments, the National Health System does not include screening programs for lung and prostate cancer, while for breast cancer there is a large gap between northern and southern Italy in adherence to screening programs with the south currently having a coverage rate of 23% for the target population, compared to 63% in the north. These
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European Cancer Organisation, SOS for cancer screening in Italy – Healthcare
Discover the Treasures of the Musée des Nouvelles Horloges de Salviac with the Périgord 2CV Club
2024-04-18 03:13:00
On Sunday April 14, the association “Musée des nouvelles horloges de Salviac”, led by its president Myriam Gaillon, received the very friendly members of the Périgord 2CV club, and most of them came in 2CVs. The 2 CV club offers members the opportunity to go on trips in France and Périgord, to discover the monuments, but also to discover the heritage of the regions visited. Robert Gaillon, creator of the Museum and treasurer of the society, led the visit and presented the museum’s collection, as well
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Discover the Treasures of the Musée des Nouvelles Horloges de Salviac with the Périgord 2CV Club
Increasing rabid raccoon sightings raise concerns among Prince George’s County residents, warns local authorities
Authorities Warn Residents After Capturing Rabid Raccoon
Authorities in Prince George’s County
Residents in Prince George’s County are being cautioned as local authorities have recently captured a rabid raccoon in the area. This incident adds to a series of similar cases being reported not only in this region but elsewhere as well.
Concerns of the Residents
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Understanding Sepsis: An Interview with Dr. Djillali Annane
2024-04-18 05:00:00
INTERVIEW – Djillali Annane, head of the intensive care unit at the Raymond-Poincaré hospital in Garches, deplores the lack of awareness of this disease responsible for 80,000 deaths per year in France.
Professor Djillali Annane is head of the adult medical intensive care unit at the Raymond-Poincaré hospital in Garches and director of the Larene team: Laboratory for the study of the neuroendocrine response to sepsis (UMR1173 infection & inflammation, Inserm, UVSQ, Paris-Saclay U
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