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The TikTok ‘hacks’ and home treatments putting dogs’ lives at risk

The TikTok ‘hacks’ and home treatments putting dogs’ lives at risk

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Pet owners are being urged to exercise extreme caution when seeking veterinary advice on platforms like TikTok, following a warning from a leading animal charity. The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) has cautioned that popular online “hacks” and home remedies could inadvertently endanger pets’ lives. The PDSA has seen viral clips encouraging owners to administer ibuprofen to dogs for injuries, despite the drug being highly toxic to animals. Veterinary surgeon Cat Henstridge, who shares pet care advice to her 400,000 followers, said the golden rule is to always “run it past your vet first”. Ms Henstridge, known online as @cat_the_vet, emphasised: “Ibuprofen is 100 per cent off the menu for all pets and paracetamol is very toxic for cats.” The People’s Dispensary for …

Hearing loss is bad for the whole body – but new treatments are coming

Hearing loss is bad for the whole body – but new treatments are coming

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CARL COURT/AFP via Getty Images I’m sitting in a soundproof booth at an audiologist’s office, wearing headphones and straining to hear some faint electronic noises. When I think I’ve heard one, I press a button. It’s really hard. Was that real or did I imagine it? Oh god, I’m going to fail… I’m here because my partner thinks I’m losing my hearing. Apparently I’m always saying “Huh?” when she’s talking to me. I wouldn’t be surprised if I am. Deafness runs in my family and I have probably been to too many loud concerts and spent too much time listening to music via headphones. If I am losing my hearing, I might well lose a lot more besides, including my mental health, my heart health and even my life. Once regarded as a mere inconvenience of getting older, hearing loss is now being recognised as a major public health issue, according to otologist Justin Golub at Columbia University in New York. It is strongly linked to issues from dementia to cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, there are ways to restore the hearing of those who are losing it. There are also promising new-generation drug therapies in the pipeline for a condition that, up …

AI joins the quest to find new treatments for rare neuromuscular diseases

AI joins the quest to find new treatments for rare neuromuscular diseases

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Rare neuromuscular diseases often lack treatments because developing targeted drugs is slow, costly and risky for companies. A new approach using AI and stem cell models could finally shift the balance. Belgian AI company Kantify was doing business as usual until a cancer diagnosis forced the team to rethink their direction. “We built algorithms for sectors like marketing or transport,” said Ségolène Martin, Kantify’s co-founder and CEO. “Those were complex projects that had nothing to do with health, but they enabled us to build a deep expertise in AI.” That changed in 2017, when Nik Subramanian, the company’s CTO, was diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare type of cancer that forms tumours in connective tissues such as bones, muscles and blood vessels. This experience prompted the company to shift its focus to health and explore the potential of AI to help improve how new drugs for rare diseases are identified and tested. “It changed our lives,” said Martin. “We are now completely focused on AI for human health, and have developed a specialised technology for AI-based drug discovery.” …

I tried the non-surgical treatment loved by Victoria Beckham, and here’s my honest thoughts

I tried the non-surgical treatment loved by Victoria Beckham, and here’s my honest thoughts

Published by Daniella Wilson

I’m realistic about ageing, and honestly not interested in trying to look 25 again, but over the years I have noticed changes to my skin tone and texture. Even with foundation on, my skin no longer had that healthy, lit-from-within quality it once did. And that was the problem: I never went anywhere without foundation. So when I started hearing more about Exion – a non-invasive skin treatment reportedly loved by Victoria Beckham – I was curious. The treatment, offered at ACL Cosmetic Clinic, combines radiofrequency energy and targeted ultrasound technology to improve skin quality, firmness and hydration over time, without needles or downtime. According to the clinic, Exion is designed to stimulate the skin’s natural production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, helping create a plumper, firmer and more radiant appearance gradually over a course of treatments. EXION stimulates the skin’s natural production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid Unlike more aggressive laser procedures or invasive cosmetic treatments, the appeal of Exion is that it feels subtle and cumulative. It’s a non-invasive in-clinic treatment …

Botox at the dentist and fillers on your lunch break: how did cosmetic treatments become the new normal? | Beauty

Botox at the dentist and fillers on your lunch break: how did cosmetic treatments become the new normal? | Beauty

Published by Sam Flores

Mary Munson’s first non-surgical cosmetic treatment wasn’t the result of a plan, or a concrete decision. She describes it in terms of sating her curiosity. Munson, 41, was visiting a clinic to extend her lashes when a woman working there spoke to her about a procedure that she referred to as “baby Botox” – which was, in fact, Botox. Since deciding to try it, she hasn’t looked back. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. “It was just a starter to see what it was like, and I realised that I enjoyed it. And to be honest I don’t feel like I see a huge change,” says Munson, who was 37 when she started treatments. While she thinks her Filipino and Scottish genes “give me good skin”, Munson started getting other treatments alongside regular Botox injections, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy (sometimes referred to as a vampire facial, in which platelets are drawn from a patient’s own blood), as well as platelet-rich fibrin …

Where Psychedelic Treatments Fit in Modern Clinical Care

Where Psychedelic Treatments Fit in Modern Clinical Care

Published by Jenni Sidey

By Mark Bates, Ph.D. As mental health care continues to evolve, psychedelic treatments have been moving into regulated clinical research with the potential for approval by regulatory bodies in the near future. Molecules such as psilocybin, MDMA, DMT, and LSD analogs are now being studied in FDA-approved trials for conditions including depression, PTSD, adjustment disorder, and anxiety-related disorders. As the treatments progress through clinical research and towards the potential for FDA approval in the near future, it is important to consider how the treatments may fit into existing mental health treatment approaches and systems. Many clinicians may be aware of the potential to refer their patients to a psychedelic research trial but, for a multitude of reasons, may be unsure whether this is the right path. For many referring clinicians, interest is paired with uncertainty: How does this treatment fit with traditional care? Does psychedelic treatment replace other therapies? Compete with medication management? Or disrupt established treatment relationships? There is a gap in education for providers who may be interested in referring clients to a …

Bergman: ‘The time is now’ to push for breakthroughs in psychedelic treatments

Bergman: ‘The time is now’ to push for breakthroughs in psychedelic treatments

Published by Sam Flores

Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) said on Tuesday that “the time is now” to push for breakthroughs in psychedelic treatments given President Trump’s recent support for this field of research. At The Hill’s “Rethinking Psychedelic Treatment for America’s Mental Health Crisis” event sponsored by Definium Therapeutics, Bergman, co-founder and co-chair of Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH)… Source link

Killer counterfeits: the flea treatments that could send you rushing to the vet | Pets

Killer counterfeits: the flea treatments that could send you rushing to the vet | Pets

Published by Sam Flores

You want to save money whenever you can so when you see the usual brand of flea treatment for your cat listed at half the normal price, you click “buy”. It arrives and you apply it to your pet, but they fall ill and you have to rush to the vet for treatment. It emerges that the medicine you bought was a fake and that it contained dangerous chemicals that triggered vomiting and seizures . You are lucky that the cat survived, but have ended up with a large vet bill. Pet owners have been warned when buying flea treatments online after toxic pesticide traces were found in counterfeit products. The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), the UK government agency that oversees pet medication, says the fakes often lack proper active ingredients, making them ineffective. But in the worst cases, they contain harmful substances that can cause vomiting, muscle tremors, breathing difficulties, seizures and even death. Last year, the VMD cited the case of a cat that had to have extensive surgery after its owner used …

Dolly Parton, 80, reveals ‘bad news’ in emotional health update as she undergoes ‘meds and treatments’

Dolly Parton, 80, reveals ‘bad news’ in emotional health update as she undergoes ‘meds and treatments’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Dolly Parton is telling all with a brand new, comprehensive update on her life and health. The musical icon, 80, took to her social media page with a lengthy new video, detailing the ups and downs she has faced over the past year. © Getty ImagesDolly Parton is sharing a comprehensive update on her life and health “Well hey there, it’s Dolly, and I am here to give you an update on a few things going on in my life. First, it’s concerning my health, and I have some good news and a little bad news,” she started. She explained that she’s currently on “meds and treatments” and is responding quite well to them, but as for the “bad news,” she phrased them in more comic terms, comparing herself mostly to a car by saying: “My transmission is slipping, my oil pan is leaking and my muffler’s busted; and my shocks and pistons need to be replaced.” As Dolly put it, she was feeling “swimmy-headed,” quoting a phrase her grandmother would use, to denote that …