Advanced Internal Medicine

08/31/2021

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. Time to Remember. Time to Act.

08/30/2021

Anemia affects more than 5% of people in the United States and about 25% of the global population. Fatigue, dizziness, headaches, shortness of breath, and difficulty concentrating are among the common symptoms of this medical condition, which involves a low blood hemoglobin concentration.

Find out how smartphone cameras may be used to detect anemia:

According to new research, healthcare professionals could screen for anemia using a simple image that they have taken with a smartphone.

08/27/2021

08/26/2021

IBD is more prevalent in affluent countries than in those with lower median incomes. However, cases are rising in developing nations where ultra-processed foods are increasingly available and popular.

For years, gastroenterologists have suspected that ultra-processed foods may contribute to inflammation and IBD. However, few clinical studies have evaluated this hypothesis on a large scale.

Read more about the study that links ultra-processed foods with IBS:

A recent multinational study suggests that regularly eating highly processed foods and beverages is linked with gut inflammation and IBD.

08/25/2021

August marks Children's Eye Health and Safety Month. Most people rely on their eyes to see and make sense of the world around them. If you're reading this your eyes are working hard. You use your eyes for countless other things, like doing homework, and playing sport.

Here you can learn about your eyes, how they work, and how to keep them healthy. Find out more here:

Most people rely on their eyes to see and make sense of the world around them. Learn about your eyes, how they work, and how to keep them healthy — and discover fun eye facts!

08/24/2021

We tackle myths associated with aging. Because aging is inevitable and, for some people, frightening, it is no surprise that myths abound. Read more about aging myths here: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/medical-myths-all-about-aging

As part of our series addressing medical myths, we turn our attention to the many myths that surround the "inevitable" decline associated with aging.

08/23/2021

This week is Summer Sun Safety Month. It encourages you to enjoy your summer, but take precautions to avoid overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. And if you notice anything unusual on your skin, see your provider.

Summer Sun Safety Month reminds us that skin is the body’s largest organ, so it’s not a surprise that skin cancer is the most common kind of cancer. Each year, about 3.5 million cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States. These cancers in the outer layer of the skin occur most where the skin is exposed to the sun, such as the face, ears, neck, lips, and backs of the hands.
Read more here: https://www.personalizedcause.com/health-awareness-cause-calendar/summer-sun-safety-month

Summer Sun Safety Month Sunday, August 1, 2021 12:01 AM 11:59 PM 00:01 23:59 Google Calendar ICS Summer Sun Safety Month Summer Sun Safety Month, observed in August, encourages you to enjoy your summer, but take precautions to avoid overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. And if you notice any...

08/19/2021

In a new study, researchers explored the effects that different types of light exposure during the evening have on a person’s metabolism during sleep.

The research, which appears in the journal Scientific Reports, offers further evidence for the negative effects that blue light exposure in the evening can have on an individual’s health.

Find out more about how metabolism is affected during sleep:

New research examines what effect two different types of light have on a person’s metabolism during sleep and the quality of their sleep.

08/18/2021

August marks Digestive Tract Paralysis Month. It originated as Gastroparesis Awareness Week in 2009, was founded by G-PACT to encompass the date of our founding, August 23, 2001.

Since then, we changed it to include the entire month of August and changed it to be inclusive of multiple Digestive Tract Paralysis conditions including gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and colonic inertia. Read more here: https://g-pact.org/digestive-tract-paralysis-awareness-month/

Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month - G-PACT

08/17/2021

We look into some of the myths that surround sleep duration. Among other questions, we ask whether anyone can truly get by on 5 hours of sleep each night. We also uncover whether sleep deprivation can be fatal. Read more here: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/medical-myths-how-much-sleep-do-we-need

In this Special Feature, we investigate five myths associated with sleep. Among other questions, we ask whether sleep deprivation truly can be fatal.