Dr. Sudhir Kumar warns that common medications like thiazide diuretics, SSRIs, and certain anti-seizure drugs can cause hyponatremia, a potentially serious condition characterized by dangerously low blood sodium levels, especially in older adults or those with other health issues. Early detection, monitoring, and awareness of symptoms are crucial to prevent severe complications such as seizures or coma.
A woman shares her experience of having her fallopian tubes removed to reduce her risk of ovarian cancer, highlighting recent research showing that prophylactic salpingectomy can cut ovarian cancer risk by up to 80%. Despite strong evidence and endorsements from medical organizations, awareness and adoption of this preventive surgery remain limited due to systemic barriers and lack of public education. Experts advocate for increased awareness and integration of salpingectomy into routine medical procedures for women at risk or undergoing abdominal surgeries.
A couple from London, Louise and Richard Taylor, are urging doctors and parents to educate themselves on the symptoms of encephalitis after losing their eight-year-old son, Henry, to the brain condition. Henry's symptoms, including confusion and short-term memory loss, were not recognized as encephalitis-related by healthcare professionals prior to his death. The couple hopes to raise awareness of encephalitis and save lives by sharing their story and encouraging medical professionals to learn about the symptoms and causes of the condition.
Kelsey Foster, a beauty influencer, almost died from Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) after forgetting to remove a tampon. Foster, who had used tampons since her first period, was unaware of the potentially lethal dangers associated with their use. She discovered the forgotten tampon when it fell out, and tests confirmed she had TSS. Foster emphasizes the need for more awareness about TSS, a deadly condition that can cause organ failure within 24-48 hours. She advises women to educate themselves about TSS and keep track of when they insert tampons to prevent similar incidents.
Sushmita Sen's cardiologist, Dr Rajiv B Bhagwat, says that fitness not only saved her despite the nature of her blockage but ensured quick blood flow to the site of blockage, causing minimal damage to the heart. Exercise increases the ability of muscles to get more oxygen out of the blood, reducing the need for the heart to pump more blood to the muscles. He advises the need for a cardiac rehabilitation programme for anybody who has had a heart attack. After menopause, women catch up with men very fast and are just as much at risk, reporting high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.
