Dr. Karile I. Jonynas, DDS ,
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Xerosis
Abnormally dry skin due to reduced or absent moisture or oil secretion. This is a term used specifically for dry skin that occurs without the presence of inflammation.
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Type 2 Diabetes Prevention: Diet, Exercise, and Weight Loss
Small, sustainable changes—moving more, eating a balanced diet, and losing even a modest amount of weight—can significantly lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and may even slow or reverse early disease. This is valuable because it gives patients and caregivers clear, doable steps to improve blood sugar and overall health, alongside guidance from a healthcare professional.
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FDA recalls Lactated Ringer’s injection after particles found
The FDA says B. Braun has recalled two lots of Lactated Ringer’s Injection after particulate matter was found in the solution. The recall mainly affects hospitals, clinics, and other facilities that stocked the affected lots, but patients who recently received this IV fluid may want to check with the treating facility if they have concerns.
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Can You Use an HPV Self-Swab Instead of a Pap Test Now?
Self-collected HPV testing is now an option in U.S. guidance for some average-risk adults ages 30 to 65, but it is not a universal replacement for Pap tests or follow-up care.