After hurricane, cancer patients from Puerto Rico find care and community at Dana-Farber | Spotlight

MARCH 22, 2018 Can obesity cause cancer? Obesity is a health condition in which a person's body has too much fat tissue for it to function normally. Does being obese increases one's risk for cancer? There are a few leading theories about which obesity-related conditions can cause cancer.    >> READ MORE New clinical trials test immunotherapy for cervical cancer Immunotherapy has brought promising breakthroughs for several forms of cancer. Now, researchers are applying the knowledge they've gained in previous clinical trials to explore additional treatment options for patients with recurrent cervical cancer.    >> READ MORE After hurricane, cancer patients from Puerto Rico find care and community at Dana-Farber Hurricane Maria made it impossible for these patients to be treated in Puerto Rico. Now, they're receiving care at Dana-Farber. >> READ MORE ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer What are the signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer? In this video, Dana-Farber's Jochen H. Lorch, MD, MS, talks about common symptoms to look out for, how to do a self-exam, and when to see your physician. >> WATCH THE VIDEO What is the relationship between essential oils and cancer? Essential oils, otherwise known as volatile oils, are produced when special cells found in plants are crushed – releasing their unique fragrances. For thousands of years, fragrant-rich plants have been used as a means of healing through a process now known as aromatherapy. >> READ MORE << MAKE AN APPOINTMENT >> We are committed to providing the most advanced and compassionate care possible. First appointments are often available within 24 hours. Connect online or call 866-705-0122 (adult patients) or 877-689-0699 (pediatric patients). >> CONTACT US MORE STORIES Daughter draws strength from late father in brain cancer battle >> Breast cancer and birth control pills: What's the link? >> How are adult and pediatric leukemia alike and different? >> Dana-Farber Care Card The Dana-Farber Care Card is a reloadable spending card for patients, family members, friends, staff, and other visitors to make cashless purchases for food and services. Buy a Care Card SAVE THE DATE Facebook Live Webchats Thursday, March 29, 2018 Wednesday, April 4, 2018 12:30 p.m. EST Facebook Join us for two upcoming Facebook Live webchats: March 29, to talk about gastrointestinal cancer and April 4, to talk about gynecologic cancer. View events calendar John Hancock Fenway Fantasy Day Saturday, June 2, 2018 Fenway Park, Boston, MA Experience Fenway Park like never before at John Hancock Fenway Fantasy Day. Bat, field, or volunteer to raise funds for lifesaving research and care at Dana-Farber. Register today HOW TO HELP Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai Sign up and lace up to conquer cancer on Sunday, September 23. Register Rally for the Jimmy Fund presented by Chowdaheadz Give $10+ to the Jimmy Fund and wear Sox gear to work or school on Thursday, April 5. Learn more SUBSCRIBE >> Feedback - Thoughts about our newsletter? Email us © Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / 450 Brookline Avenue / Boston, MA 02215 / www.dana-farber.org

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Die aktuelle Ausgabe des Swiss Medical Forum

View this email in your browser SMF-Newsletter 22. March 2018 Aktuelle Ausgabe Swiss Medical Forum Liebe SMF-Leserinnen und SMF-Leser Die neueste Ausgabe des Swiss Medical Forum steht für Sie auf unserer Website bereit. Auch diese Woche finden Sie darin praxisnahe und unabhängige Artikel für Ihre Weiter- und Fortbildung. An dieser Stelle ein herzliches Dankeschön an alle Kollegen, die zur Publikation beigetragen haben. Wir hoffen, dass interessante Themen für Sie dabei sind, und wünschen Ihnen eine spannende Lektüre und angenehme Woche.   Prof. Dr. med. Nicolas Rodondi Chefredaktor, Swiss Medical Forum (SMF) Kurz und bündig RETO KRAPF Herzinsuffizienz epidemiologisch immer wichtiger!   Editorial GUIDO STIRNIMANN Genanalytik bei der Lebersteatose   Übersichtsartikel HANSJAKOB MÜLLER, RÉMY MEIER Zur Genetik der nichtalkoholischen Fettlebererkrankungen Die Diagnostik, Prävention oder Therapie von Fettlebererkrankungen und ihrer Folgen sind häufige Herausforderungen im ärztlichen Praxis- und Klinikalltag.   Richtlinien ARMIN VON GUNTEN, MARKUS BAUMGARTNER, DAN GEORGESCU, MARTINA HAFNER, WOLFGANG HASEMANN, RETO W. KRESSIG, JULIUS POPP, ERICH ROHRBACH, RUTH SCHMID, HENK VERLOO, EGEMEN SAVASKAN Etat confusionnel aigu de la personne âgée Le diagnostic d'état confusionnel aigu est souvent sous-diagnostiqué et pris en charge inadéquatement. Ce n'est guère étonnant, le diagnostic est parfois difficile et la prise en charge complexe.   Fallberichte ANITA SCHULZ, FRANK BOXBERGER, ANTONIA THIEME, CHRISTIAN VON DER LIPPE, BRUNO MEYER, FRANC HETZER Seltene Differentialdiagnose erhöhter Cholestaseparameter Eine 50-jährige Patientin wurde mit stärksten kolikartigen, epigastrischen Schmerzen in der Notfallaufnahme nach hausärztlicher Zuweisung mit dem Verdacht einer Cholangitis vorstellig.   Varia SMF/FMS REDAKTION Korrigendum   Copyright © 2018 EMH Schweizerischer Ärzteverlag AG, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: office@medicalforum.ch

Public Health England NOIDS Update

The latest Weekly Statutory Notification of Infectious Diseases (NOIDs) Report is now available on GOV.UK. Please see the Report section for all available NOIDs data. For more information on Health Protection (Notification) Regulations please view the NOIDs guidance page. Please note; No data was received from WALES for week 11.    Kind Regards Information Management Department, Colindale Public Health England This service is provided to you at no charge by Public Health England. This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Public Health England (PHE), Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UG 020 7654 8400