Janet Phoenix MD MPH, Amanda Bisnath, Megan Peterson, Elizabeth Sack Since the discovery of the first antibiotic, penicillin, in 1928, antibiotics and antimicrobial drugs have been widely used in the United States. Over time, some bacteria have developed ways to survive these drugs. Unfortunately, the widespread use of antibiotics has contributed to the development of […]
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What to Know About Transgender Medical Transitioning: Female to Male
This article will specifically examine the medical treatment options in the female to male transgender transition process.
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This article will specifically examine the medical treatment options in the male to female transgender transition process.
Read More »New study backs breast implant illness claims by patients
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, July 2, 2020. A study in a leading plastic surgery journal offers more evidence to support the existence of breast implant illness, a malady reported by thousands of women but dismissed as scientifically unproven by many plastic surgeons and some health authorities.
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A new study provides clear evidence that most women with these symptoms will recover dramatically if their implants and scar capsules are carefully removed by an experienced explant surgeon.
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