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Articles by Becky Campbell
Improving Erectile Function, Part 2: What You Can Do After Surgery
Men undergoing surgery for prostate cancer often fear its side effects, including losing the ability to have erections. PCF-funded investigator Dr. Ashutosh Tewari, chairman of urology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, and team have reviewed the latest research on strategies to improve erectile function that can be considered before, during, and after prostatectomy. In Part 2 of this series based on the publication, we summarize post-operative approaches.
Breaking News: FDA Approves Darolutamide for Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
Today, the FDA approved darolutamide in combination with docetaxel chemotherapy for patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC). This means that patients with mHSPC (prostate cancer that has spread beyond the prostate and is responsive to hormone therapy, or who have not yet received hormone therapy) have an additional treatment option. Darolutamide (Nubeqa) is a novel hormone therapy that works by blocking the androgen receptor.
Researchers Identify a New Subtype of Advanced Prostate Cancer
A PCF-funded study published in the prestigious journal Science has identified a new subtype of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Understanding how genes and proteins “drive” this particular type of cancer may lead to new treatments. In the early stages, prostate cancer cells are driven by androgens (e.g., testosterone), which naturally circulate in the body. Androgens are detected by androgen receptor proteins, which send signals to the cells to grow and spread.
COVID-19, Stress, Vaccines, and Your Immune System
If you’ve felt a higher level of stress over the past year, you’re not alone. One study found that earlier in the pandemic, stress, depression, and anxiety each were present in about 30% of people (for comparison, in the US, about 12% of adults had a major depressive episode in 2017, pre-pandemic).
7 Endocrine Disruptors Lurking in Your Kitchen & How to Avoid Them
What if I told you that some of the most common endocrine disruptors are sitting right in your pantry or under your kitchen sink? As scary as that sounds, these disruptors are within arm’s reach every single day, and some of us may even consume foods that throw our hormone balance out of whack without even knowing it. As a doctor who specializes in thyroid health, I spend a lot of time working with patients to uncover the hidden toxins in their lives.
What Is Histamine Intolerance and Could You Have It?
For many years, I suffered from thyroid issues that were driven by gut problems, heavy metals, and viruses. If you read my first book, The 30-Day Thyroid Reset Plan, you may know a little about my story. But what most people don’t know is that one of the most significant issues—in addition to my thyroid symptoms and general ill health—was mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and, therefore, histamine intolerance. Mast cells (white blood cells) are responsible for releasing histamine.
Healthy Habits in a Time of Crisis
Our lives have changed drastically in the past couple of weeks. Our routines of work, volunteering, church, meeting friends for a round of golf or at a coffee shop, school, going to the gym – all completely upended. These can be stressful changes.
CBD and Gut Health
1 Free Article Remaining (through 02/13/20) Login or Subscribe For Full Access Now There has been a recognized connection between CBD and gut health for quite some time. For millennia, cannabis has been a mainstay treatment to control chronic disorders and symptoms of the gastrointestinal system. The cannabis plant made its debut around 12,000 years ago in Central Asia in the early days of agriculture.
This 3-Day Diet Will Reset Your Thyroid & Balance Your Hormones
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. February 28, 2019 Since the thyroid affects every single system in the body, and symptoms can be different from person to person, it is very important to uncover your individual root cause.
Game & Fish needs to stop widespread fish poisoning
Just a few years ago, more than 200 people in this area signed a petition for the NM Game & Fish Department objecting to the widespread killing of “non-native” sports fish like brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout, and hybrids and the wasteful spending on eliminating these fish that are enjoyed by anglers and non-anglers alike.
10 Tips For Working Moms To Make Each Day Productive
As a busy working mom, you may be wondering what you can do to make the most of each day. Some days you may feel like you are running around just barely checking off half of your to-do list while other days you may feel like superwoman! If you want more superwoman days, then keep reading because I am going to share my top 10 tips on how working moms can make the most of each day. 1. Start Your Morning Off Right Part of making the most of each day means starting your day off right.
You Booked the Trip, Now Book the Memories :: 10 Tips to Create Photo Books to Display Vacation Photos
My family loves to travel. We try to take a trip every summer. Some years it’s a beach trip to the Texas coast; other years, we trek all the way to Maine or Montana. I take tons of photos on these family vacations, which would typically get lost in the ocean of images on my computer, but, many years ago, I decided to create a photo book online. I thought it would be the best way to display my photos, and turns out, it was. It has been a wonderful tradition for our family.
Colorado Independent Ethics Commission Announces Increased Gift Limits
On March 9, the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission released Position Statement 15-01, increasing the gift limit from $53 to $59. Public officials or employees are prohibited from soliciting, accepting, or receiving any gift or other thing of value worth more than $59 in any calendar year without giving lawful consideration of equal or greater value in return, unless the gift or thing of value falls under a listed exception.
NY’s JCOPE Issues Report, Recommendations for Statewide Ethics Reform
On February 2, 2015, the commissioners of the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) issued a report to the governor and the Legislature outlining requested changes to existing ethics and lobbying laws.
Illegal Compensation Agreement Nets Lobbyist Penalty from Connecticut Ethics Board
The Citizens Ethics Advisory Board has levied a $10,000 penalty against a lobbyist for accepting illegal contingency fees. Robert M. Silverberg had a contract with Clean Power Public of New Haven paying him 15 percent of the gross value of contracts he obtained from the state governments of Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Silverberg did not disclose any administrative lobbying from January 2013 to January 2014, stating he was unaware his activities were subject to lobbying laws.
Developmental Delays Age Birth – 5? Help is Available for Texas Families!
As a preschool teacher, I’ve referred parents to various services available for young children with developmental delays or disabilities. As a parent, I myself was referred to such services because of my son’s severe speech impediment. Through the years, I’ve realized that many parents are completely unaware these services exist! Not only do they exist, but they are high quality and often received for free or at a reduced cost.
How to Turn Instagram Photos into Unique Gifts
Instagram is one of my favorite ways to keep up with friends, family, Dallas Moms, and the occasional stranger who shares a hobby or takes amazing pictures. Over the years, I’ve captured some of my favorite photos of all time on the grid. It was fun sharing them and seeing people’s comments, but now what? What can one do with those lovely square photos? It turns out LOTS can be done with those beautiful photos! I’ve compiled a list of my favorite gift items that can be made with ‘gram photos.
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