Black Women with a Common Form of Alopecia May be at Increased Risk for Uterine Fibroids

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In an issue of JAMA Dermatology, researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine proposed a link between uterine fibroids and Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA), a common form of hair loss among women of African descent. The link was discovered after an analysis of the medical records of 487,104 Black women over the age of 18 during …

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Florida Department of Health Issues a Public Health Advisory for All Residents to Wear Masks in Public and Socially Distance as Positive COVID-19 Cases Spike

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June has seen a sharp increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the State of Florida. As a result, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) has issued an advisory for all residents to wear masks while in public and to socially distance. According to FDOH, “You could spread COVID-19 to others even if …

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As Florida Experiences an Exponential Rise in COVID-19 Cases, Young People Are Increasingly Testing Positive and Are Becoming Seriously Ill

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Since this COVID-19 global pandemic, medical experts have struggled with its novel and mutating characteristics. Since its discovery at the end of December 2019, this virus has spread from a small province in China to most of the world. As of today, this deadly virus has taken the lives of 482,752 people globally, 121,979 within …

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Love Hurts: Yes, Broken Heart Syndrome is a Real Medical Condition That Affects the Heart in a Physical Way!

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The correct medical term for ‘broken heart syndrome’ is takotsubo cardiomyopathy or stress- induced cardiomyopathy. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), broken heart syndrome can occur when there is extreme stress and trauma, such as in the loss of a loved one to death or a breakup, or during and after natural or man-made …

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What is Sarcoidosis?

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When popular comedian and actor Bernie Mac died at age 50 in 2008, it was disclosed that the cause of death was complications from sarcoidosis. His death raised awareness about this rare, multisystem disease, that can be fatal. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, patients diagnosed with sarcoidosis are encouraged to be extra vigilant to …

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