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Women who've undergone stem cell treatments for blood cancers, or for illnesses such as sickle cell disease, can successfully bring a pregnancy to term, new research shows.

Study: Safe pregnancies possible after stem cell treatment for blood cancer

A 60-year-old German man reportedly became the seventh person in history to be cured of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) after receiving a stem cell transplant for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in 2015. He now joins a small group of only seven people who have recovered from this deadly virus in the more than 40 years since the AIDS epidemic began.

7th Person in History Possibly Cured From HIV After Stem Cell Transplant for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

People with blood cancer who need a stem cell transplant can now have their cells collected at Coventry's main hospital, thanks to a new initiative. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) nurses will go to University Hospital to provide the service, avoiding the need for patients to travel elsewhere. Patients with...

Cancer patients' stem cell treatment made easier

MONDAY, July 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Successful pregnancies are feasible for female allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (alloHCT) recipients, with most pregnancies occurring spontaneously, according to a study published online July 15 in Blood. Katja Sockel, M.D., from the Technical University Dresden in Germany, and colleagues examined pregnancy and...

Successful Pregnancy Possible for Stem Cell Transplant Recipients

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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

Bone cancer is a rare type of cancer, which can go undetected for some time before being diagnosed. Although benign (non-cancerous) bone tumors are more common than malignant (cancerous) bone tumors, malignant bone cancer can be an aggressive cancer, and some types grow quickly. Quick progression makes early detection and treatment all the more important.

Bone Cancer Without Knowing: How Long Can It Go Undiagnosed?

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We often run across people in our lives who either have a natural healing and calming energy to them and those who seem bent on ruining everything you set out to do whether they mean to or not. Astrology offers a complex and nuanced understanding of personality traits associated with each zodiac sign, attributing both positive and negative aspects to individuals' characters. Among these characteristics, some signs are often hailed for their healing abilities, bringing comfort, peace, and rejuvenation to those around them. Conversely, other signs may possess more destructive tendencies, challenging relationships and personal growth. This article explores the zodiac signs that are traditionally considered the most healing and the most destructive, offering insights into the dual nature of certain astrological influences.

The 6 Zodiac Signs That Can Either Heal or Destroy You

Long-term exposure to proton pump inhibitors and oral anticoagulants was linked to an increased risk of IDA presentation. Long-term exposure to proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and oral anticoagulants (OACs) was independently associated with the risk of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) development, according to a recent case-control study.1. However, longstanding treatment...

Prescription Medication May Influence Iron Deficiency Anemia Development

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

One potential symptom of congestive heart failure is a cardiac cough. This may occur because of fluid building up in the lungs, and it may be a sign that the condition is worsening. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately. Americans have heart failure. This means...

Does Congestive Heart Failure Make You Cough?

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar you absorb from food and the amount produced by the liver. Metformin also impacts the way the body will respond to insulin, the natural substance that regulates blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Investigated for Cancer Prevention Use

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Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

COLUMBIA, Mo. — All cancers are difficult to treat, and blood cancers are among the trickiest to handle. However, a common high blood pressure drug is helping to weaken leukemia’s defenses against chemotherapy. Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine are using losartan in a new...

Common high blood pressure drug losartan boosts chemotherapy’s ability to beat leukemia

Big E took to Twitter on Wednesday to provide fans with an update on his status after he received stem cell treatment for his neck injury. As we previously reported here on eWn, Big E and MVP went to Cancun, Mexico last month for stem cell treatment. The New Day member says he’s feeling great and highly recommends the treatment to anyone interested. He noted that he’s excited to see how the stem cells “percolate inside my body” and work.

Big E Provides Health Update, Reacts To Receiving Stem Cell Treatment

Treatment-induced neuropathy of diabetes (TIND) is a rare but potentially painful complication of diabetes caused by high blood sugar and nerve damage. Treatment-induced neuropathy of diabetes (TIND) is a little-known complication of diabetes that may affect up to 10% of individuals with diabetes. This acute condition occurs due to aggressive...

What to Know About Treatment-Induced Neuropathy of Diabetes (TIND)

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59-year-old Esther Shoebridge, a former optician, was experiencing numerous 'baffling' symptoms, including what she describes as an 'unquenchable' thirst, which ultimately wound up being the first sign of her blood cancer diagnosis.

Mom’s ‘Unquenchable Thirst’ Wound Up Being a Rare Blood Cancer Symptom, But She Vows to ‘Keep Fighting’ – Learning About Multiple Myeloma

“Abbott Elementary” star Lisa Ann Walter, 60, hopes to use a bit of humor to reduce the stigma surrounding menopause. She notes that she experienced a hot flash while on set.

Abbott Elementary” Star Lisa Ann Walter, 60, Wants to Eliminate Shame Around Aging and Menopause. How Cancer Treatments Can Spark Menopause Early for Patients.

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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NEWARK, N.J. – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have issued Findings of Probable Cause against six property management companies and owners in various counties for failing to comply with requests for emotional support animals. These actions stem from alleged violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

Housing Discrimination Against Emotional Support Animals Targeted

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

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Pregnancy possible for women with sickle cell after stem cell transplant

Women with sickle cell disease who undergo a stem cell transplant can become pregnant and give birth to healthy children, a new study shows. “The results...

Pregnancy possible for women with sickle cell after stem cell transplant

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