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Medscape
7 hours ago
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- Medscape
Infographic: How Happy Are Doctors With Their Career Today?
A number of US physicians feel less fulfillment from their career than when they began practicing. But most of them highly value the satisfaction they get from treating and interacting with patients. And they assessed the general level of public respect for theirs vs other professions. This infographic presents key insights from a new report offering a detailed snapshot of US physicians' career fulfillment right now. To learn more, check out the Medscape Physician Job Satisfaction Index 2025. Medscape Physician Job Satisfaction Index 2025
The Sun
7 hours ago
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- The Sun
Urgent recall for asthma medication taken by thousands as health chiefs warn of wrong dose instruction
AN urgent warning has been issued for a common inhaler used by asthma sufferers due to a mistake on the labelling. The error affecting Flutiform 250 micrograms inhalers means asthma patients could be informed of the wrong dose of the drug. 1 In its alert, UK medicines regulator, the MHRA said: "CD Pharma Ltd [the inhaler's manufacturer] have notified the MHRA of an error on the outer carton of the product for the batches listed in this notification. "While the total active content statement is correct, the delivered dose content statement is incorrect." The other product details on the inhaler carton, however, including the name, strength and pharmaceutical form of the medicine, are correct. And the quality of the medicine has not been impacted by the labelling defect. Patients have been advised to continue to take the medication as prescribed by their healthcare professionals. Meanwhile, healthcare professionals have been advised to stop supplying the above batch immediately. The recall urged: "Quarantine all stock and return it to your supplier using your supplier's approved process." "This is a wholesale and pharmacy level recall that will be actioned by a healthcare professional," added the MHRA. "There is no quality issue with the product and patients can continue to take their medicine as prescribed." The labelling mistake means patients may have thought they were only receiving half the necessary dose of the medication. Early Warning Signs of an Asthma Attack As part of the recall, patients who do experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication are advised to seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme. Asthma is a common condition. In the UK, 7.2 million people have asthma. This is about eight in every 100 people, according to Asthma + Lung UK. It affects the airways that carry air in and out of your lungs, causing them to become inflamed. This makes the airways narrower so less air gets into and out of the lungs. Symptoms, like wheezing, breathlessness, a cough or a tight chest, can be triggered by things like exercise, allergens or changes in weather. At the moment there is no cure for asthma, but most people with asthma can control their symptoms well with asthma inhalers. Depending on how severe your symptoms are, the NHS says you may be offered either: an inhaler to use only when you get symptoms – this is called an anti-inflammatory reliever (AIR) inhaler an inhaler to use every day to help prevent symptoms, as well as when you get symptoms – this is called a maintenance and reliever therapy (MART) inhaler two separate inhalers – a preventer inhaler to use every day to help prevent symptoms, and a blue reliever inhaler to use when you get symptoms (you should not be given a blue reliever inhaler to use on its own) The NHS also advises: "It's important to use your inhaler correctly so that your medicine works properly. "There are different types, including dry powder inhalers, pMDIs and soft mist inhalers.
SBS Australia
3 days ago
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- SBS Australia
Chronic pain sufferers feel dismissed by healthcare professionals
Chronic pain sufferers feel dismissed by healthcare professionals Published 21 July 2025, 8:12 am Around four million Australians of all ages suffer from chronic pain. Many say they feel unheard and invisible in the healthcare system. Experts are calling for national investment in the space, including a holistic care approach to deal with often complicated causes.
CNET
5 days ago
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- CNET
You Shouldn't Be Using Q-Tips in Your Ears. Here's How to Clean Your Ears the Right Way
Earwax is just a fact of life. We need it to protect the inner ear and lubricate the ear canal, though honestly, excess earwax can be annoying. Not only can it make it difficult to hear what's going on around you, but no one wants to find earwax on their earbuds. Cleaning your ears regularly is a part of personal hygiene, and how you do it can have a big impact on how clean your ears are. And you definitely don't want to get it wrong if you value your hearing. Many health care professionals advise against using Q-tips to clean the inner ear, as this can push wax farther in and cause injury. Here's why self-cleaning is often preferable and how to do it safely when needed. The truth about Q-tips The cotton swab, better known as the Q-tip, is the most common device used for cleaning your ears. Its shortcomings illustrate the basic problems with using these types of instruments for earwax removal. Thanks to their long, narrow shape, Q-tips are more likely to push earwax into your ear than pulling it out. When you attempt to use one to clean your ear canal, you risk simply compacting the earwax and creating a blockage that makes it harder to hear. Worse still, if you push a Q-tip too hard or too far into your ear canal, you may actually puncture your ear drum. The ear canal is only about an inch (2.5 centimeters) deep, so there's not a lot of margin for error. One ear, nose and throat specialist CNET previously spoke with has even treated patients who seriously damaged their eardrums by answering the phone with a Q-tip sticking out of one of their ears. That's a phone call that can truly ruin your day! In general, it's best to use cotton swabs -- or even just a tissue or damp, clean rag -- to clean the outer portion of your ear, outside the canal. ronstik/Getty Images Ear cleaning 101 As gross as we may think it is, earwax is actually essential to your ear health. According to Harvard Medical School, not only does it lubricate your ear canal and protect your eardrum, it also has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It naturally protects against harmful buildup, gathering dead skin cells and dirt as it gradually moves toward your outer ear on its own. In other words, earwax makes your ears naturally self-cleaning. In most cases, you don't need to dig into your ear canals or do anything to clean them out -- they'll do the job on their own. That said, some people produce more earwax than others, and this can cause excessive buildup leading to discomfort or hearing trouble. Hearing aid wearers, in particular, can suffer from excessive earwax buildup due to the extra vibrations in their ears. Whatever the cause, if earwax is getting to you, it's important to see a doctor and assess the best course of treatment. If your doctor gives the thumbs-up, there are a few DIY ear-cleaning methods that can be done safely and effectively: Wipe with a damp washcloth : This is the safest and best method of all. You can't really get inside your ear canal with your finger, and gently rubbing around the outside of it with a damp cloth is usually sufficient to clear out any earwax buildup. : This is the safest and best method of all. You can't really get inside your ear canal with your finger, and gently rubbing around the outside of it with a damp cloth is usually sufficient to clear out any earwax buildup. Rinse your ear canal: If you think you may have some earwax stubbornly lodged in your ear canal, you can often rinse it out, per Harvard Medical School. Soak a cotton ball in warm water, a saline solution, mineral oil or hydrogen peroxide, then hold it over your ear canal and tilt your opposite ear toward the floor. After you let it drip in and soak into the wax for a minute or so, tilt your head the other way and let the softened wax drip out. If you think you may have some earwax stubbornly lodged in your ear canal, you can often rinse it out, per Harvard Medical School. Soak a cotton ball in warm water, a saline solution, mineral oil or hydrogen peroxide, then hold it over your ear canal and tilt your opposite ear toward the floor. After you let it drip in and soak into the wax for a minute or so, tilt your head the other way and let the softened wax drip out. Try over-the-counter ear drops: These drops serve much the same function of "ear irrigation" as the above method but may also come with a dropper or bulb syringe. Doctors recommend avoiding the syringe if you have damaged your eardrum, as this can let water into the middle ear and put you at risk of serious not to use to clean your ears Although the above methods of earwax removal can be done safely, there are some popular tools and techniques you should avoid. These may be popular on social media, but that doesn't mean they're safe for your ears. Ear candling : Ear-candling kits, which have grown in popularity in recent years, claim to soften the wax and draw it out by lighting a flame on a long funnel that you place in your ear canal. According to Consumer Reports, this method is highly dubious among doctors. The Food and Drug Administration has long recommended against using ear candles due to the risk of burns, punctures and more. : Ear-candling kits, which have grown in popularity in recent years, claim to soften the wax and draw it out by lighting a flame on a long funnel that you place in your ear canal. According to Consumer Reports, this method is highly dubious among doctors. The Food and Drug Administration has long recommended against using ear candles due to the risk of burns, punctures and more. Ear-cleaning kits that can go deep into the ear : Some kits offer tiny spade-like or drill-shaped tools that promise to pull wax out of your ear canal. However, doctors urge caution with these types of instruments. Some of them can go dangerously deep into your canal, while others are sharp enough to cut your ear canal. : Some kits offer tiny spade-like or drill-shaped tools that promise to pull wax out of your ear canal. However, doctors urge caution with these types of instruments. Some of them can go dangerously deep into your canal, while others are sharp enough to cut your ear canal. Any sharp objects: As noted above, it's best to avoid anything sharp, whether it's a store-bought tool or a bobby pins. Cuts can cause bleeding and scabbing, which can obstruct your hearing and expose you to infection. Who shouldn't clean their ears at home? Those with diabetes or who rely on blood thinners should be especially cautious about cleaning their ears. These conditions make it more difficult to stop bleeding, and that's particularly problematic if you get tiny cuts inside your ear from cleaning it too roughly. Those aren't the only people who should think twice before digging into their ears, though. In most cases, it's best to leave ear-canal cleaning to the professionals. They have better tools and a better view and can help you remove earwax safely.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Galderma Unveils Final Nine-Month Data Showing Lasting Efficacy and Patient Satisfaction With Its Injectable Aesthetics Portfolio When Addressing Facial Aesthetic Changes After Medication-Driven Weight Loss
Final data from a first-of-its-kind clinical trial confirm that the combination of Sculptra® and Restylane® Lyft™ or Contour™* delivers sustained improvement in facial aesthetic appearance for patients experiencing facial volume loss due to medication-driven weight loss1 Following interim analysis at three months presented earlier this year, a six-month extension study was conducted to capture the durability of treatment effects after nine months1 Galderma continues to lead the response to addressing the aesthetic concerns of patients experiencing medication-driven weight loss, leveraging its deep dermatological expertise and working closely with healthcare professionals to meet evolving patient needs ZUG, Switzerland, July 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Galderma has revealed positive final data from a phase IV first-of-its-kind trial exploring the benefits of Restylane Lyft or Contour in combination with Sculptra to address the aesthetic concerns of patients experiencing facial volume loss associated with medication-driven weight loss.1 These data reinforce that this treatment regimen can effectively improve facial aesthetic appearance with high patient satisfaction over nine months.1 Rates of medication-driven weight loss have increased rapidly in recent years and can be associated with facial alterations of variable magnitude.2-4 Patients may experience facial changes such as dry, dull or sagging skin, a gaunt or hollowed-out facial appearance, or other unwelcome alterations to facial structure and balance.3,4 As the pure-play dermatology category leader, Galderma is spearheading efforts to identify and address the most predominant aesthetic concerns of patients along their weight loss journey. "At Galderma, we are leading the charge in redefining aesthetic care for patients impacted by medication-driven weight loss. Our commitment is clear: to empower individuals to reclaim their confidence through cutting-edge, data-driven innovation and strategic collaboration with the world's foremost experts, and these latest study results reinforce this mission." FLEMMING ØRNSKOV, M.D., MPHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERGALDERMA In the phase IV clinical study conducted in the U.S., Galderma investigated the aesthetic outcomes and appearance, and patient satisfaction of Restylane Lyft or Contour in combination with Sculptra for cheek or jawline augmentation and correction of contour deficiencies in patients experiencing facial volume loss associated with medication-driven weight loss.1 The trial used the SHAPE Up Holistic Individualized Treatment (HIT™) – an individualized treatment approach which enables injectors to leverage their expertise with Galderma's Sculptra and its Restylane portfolio to optimize aesthetic outcomes while prioritizing patient satisfaction. Patients were treated with Sculptra and either Restylane Lyft or Contour for their first treatment, a second treatment of Sculptra with an optional touch-up of Restylane Lyft or Contour at Week 4, and an optional third treatment of Sculptra at Week 8.1 Following interim analysis at three months presented earlier this year, a six-month extension study was conducted to capture the durability of treatment effects after nine months. In the extension study, follow-up visits took place at Weeks 32 and 44 for those who received the third Sculptra treatment and at Weeks 28 and 40 for those who did not, corresponding to nine months after their first Sculptra treatment.1 Results at nine months demonstrated that the combination of Sculptra and Restylane Lyft or Contour effectively improved the aesthetic appearance of patients experiencing facial volume loss associated with medication-driven weight loss, further supporting the benefits of the SHAPE Up HIT:1 The combined Sculptra and Restylane Lyft or Contour regimen demonstrated skin quality improvements, with Restylane improving skin hydration and Sculptra significantly improving skin radiance through to Month 91 Subject satisfaction – which was reported by the majority of patients as early as Week 4 – was maintained through to Month 9:1 85.7% of patients said their face looked less gaunt/sunken1 88.6% said they "loved" how the treatment maintained their facial structure1 88.6% of patients said they "loved" the regenerative effects of Sculptra treatment1 88.6% felt they looked better than before the injection regimen1 91.4% said they would recommend the injection regimen to others after weight loss and to those with loose, sagging facial skin1 Safety was in line with previous pivotal trial data for Sculptra, Restylane Lyft and Contour, with no treatment-related adverse events reports.1 "The improvements we observed with Sculptra and Restylane at nine months are hugely encouraging and represent a meaningful step forward in addressing the most predominant aesthetic concerns of patients along their weight loss journey. It was exciting to see the glow we've clinically observed in the past with Sculptra now validated through innovative bioinstrumentation tools in this study. For physicians and patients who are navigating the visible effects of medication-driven weight loss, this study delivers real, evidence-based solutions that can make a tangible difference to how individuals look and feel." Z. PAUL LORENC, TRIAL INVESTIGATORNEW YORK, UNITED STATES "These results really reinforce the role of aesthetic treatments, like Sculptra and Restylane, in supporting patients through their weight loss transformations, showing they can deliver visible improvements in skin quality while also significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and emotional wellbeing. The findings empower clinicians with data-backed tools to holistically address the nuanced aesthetic needs that arise with medication-driven weight loss, marking a pivotal moment where science meets patient-centered care." MICHAEL SOMENEK, TRIAL INVESTIGATORWASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES Galderma is spearheading multiple additional initiatives to identify and address the most predominant aesthetic concerns of patients who have experienced medication-driven weight loss through data-driven, innovative approaches in close collaboration with leading healthcare practitioners, as outlined in the company's recent report.5 Galderma has supported pioneering research in the field, including the first recently published international consensus-based guidelines that provide a practical framework for practitioners to address the aesthetic needs of medication-driven weight loss patients, as well as research into the impact of medication-driven weight loss on the skin and the importance of factoring in aesthetic treatment goals during the patient journey.6 *Restylane Contour is known as Restylane® Volyme™ in countries outside of the U.S. About the studyThis phase IV trial was a multi-center, open-label study to evaluate the synergistic effects of Restylane Lyft or Contour in combination with Sculptra for cheek augmentation and correction of contour deficiencies, in patients experiencing facial volume loss following treatment with one of four brands of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.1 Conducted in the U.S., the trial took place across two sites, and used the SHAPE Up Holistic Individualized Treatment (HIT) as a treatment methodology, with patients treated with Sculptra and either Restylane Lyft or Contour for their first treatment, a second treatment of Sculptra with an optional touch-up of Restylane Lyft or Contour at Week 4, and an optional third treatment of Sculptra at Week 8.1 About GaldermaGalderma (SIX: GALD) is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ – the skin – meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. For more information: References Galderma. Data on file. Somenek M and Lorenc P. A multi-center, open-label study to evaluate the synergistic effects of biostimulator and dermal fillers for cheek augmentation and correction of contour deficiencies: Nine-month topline results. Mansour MR, et al. The rise of "Ozempic Face": Analyzing trends and treatment challenges associated with rapid facial weight loss induced by GLP-1 agonists. JPRAS. 2024;96:225-227. doi: 10.1016/ Tay JQ. Ozempic face: A new challenge for facial plastic surgeons. JPRAS. 2023;81:97-98. doi: 10.1016/ Humphrey CD and Lawrence AC. Implications of Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonists for facial plastic surgeons. Facial Plast Surg. 2023;39:719-721. doi: 10.1055/a-2148-6321 Galderma. Balancing The Scales: Advancing Aesthetics In The Era Of Medication-driven Weight Loss Transformations. July 2025. Available online Nikolis A, et al. Consensus Statements on Managing Aesthetic Needs in Prescription Medication-Driven Weight Loss Patients: An International, Multidisciplinary Delphi Study. JCD. 2025;24: e70094. 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