Olivia Munn underwent four surgeries and medically induced menopause: 'Nothing could have prepared me for this'. (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images) On March 10, 2024, Olivia Munn appeared with a smile on her face on the Oscars red carpet. A few days later, it was on Instagram that she took the floor to announce news that had long been kept secret: a year earlier, in April 2023, she…
Diabetes affects more than 3.6 million people in France. Poitiers University Hospital offers two therapeutic education programs for diabetic patients and their entourage: an adult program entitled “free with your diabetes” and a pediatric program entitled “therapeutic education for children with type 1 diabetes”. The teams working within these programs share the patient journey with us. Be an actor in your care “Sugar”, “blood sugar”, “insulin”, “diet”, “diabetes 1”, “diabetes…
When living with a disability, appropriate health insurance coverage becomes essential to meet specific needs. Although Social Security can cover part of the costs, it is often necessary to take out suitable mutual insurance. This will be used to complete reimbursements and cover expenses not taken into account. Before comparing health insurance, take the time to define your needs. A good mutual insurance supplements Social Security by covering the specific…
Dyspepsia can look like gastroenteritis from the outside. And yet, this is not the case at all! Currently 5 to 10% of the French population is affected. Poor digestion can happen to anyone. However, if this problem becomes chronic and lasts for more than 6 months, we can speak of dyspepsia. Dyspepsia results from a dysfunction of the stomach. It affects the upper part of the digestive tract, that is…
Augusta (Sicily, Italy), report Even at home, Carmelo is not really safe. Only 2 kilometers of contaminated Mediterranean waters separate it from Italy's largest petrochemical hub. Day and night, this young Sicilian can see, on the other side of the harbor, the immutable flame which sits at the top of one of the countless chimneys spewing their toxic smoke. A huge match in a foggy sky, symbol of the slow…
Screening helps protect your eyes Diabetes causes an increase in the level of glucose in our blood, also called blood sugar. “When high for a long time, blood sugar can damage blood vessels, arteries, organs and tissues, including those of the retina, at the back of the eye,” explains Dr. Mensah. “When the blood vessels in our eyes are affected, it can damage the retina, which needs healthy blood flow…
In what context does your study take place? The French health system is recognized for its quality. But it is faced with numerous challenges: medical deserts, tensions linked to lack of staff and resources in hospitals and growing inequality of access to care. To address these complex topics, policy makers need effective tools to establish a public health strategy. An important element is to know how the health of the…
SUMMARY These new cancer treatments Bladder, breast and lung cancer: an innovative treatment with high-performance antibody drugs Personalized immunotherapy, a powerful weapon against cancer Liver, kidney, pancreatic cancer: a simple needle to destroy tumors without incision Skin tumors: flash radiotherapy to better target the tumor Even more experienced surgeons to operate on cancers Light to relieve pain from treatments Rare cancers benefiting from existing treatments A tablet that “puts lung…
The Marie-Mauron room is overflowing with people, even out into the street. “Whether you share our vision or your opinions differ, I am in any case happy to see that health is a subject that concerns you,” notes Laurent Giubergia. The mayor of Plan-de-la-Tour unveiled Friday evening, in a highly anticipated public meeting, the future of the future multidisciplinary health center (MSP). After ten years of debate, reflection and study,…
Triple-negative breast cancers represent around 15% of cases, affect young women more and remain difficult to treat. The first patients have just been included in this innovative and promising clinical study, co-constructed by clinicians and researchers, which is part of the IHU “Women’s Cancer Institute” project founded by the Institut Curie with the PSL University and Inserm. Called Skyline, the study will include 160 women with triple-negative breast cancer: 80…
