A teen in the UK who compulsively ate her own hair ended up developing a massive hair ball in her stomach that tore a hole through her stomach wall, according to a new report.
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British Journal of Dermatology. It’s a commonly misunderstood and stigmatized condition. People with HS sometimes have skin lesions that leak blood or pus through their clothing or emit an unpleasant odor, says Angelique Andrews, PhD, a coaching psychology practitioner who helps people with HS. And flares can be painful, making it hard to join in on certain activities. All these factors can lead someone to isolate, says Dr. Andrews.
Here are some ways to feel less alone and connect with others if you have HS.
Jeanne Zucker Joins PlatformQ Health as SVP Strategic Alliances
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PlatformQ Health deepens its expertise in creating innovative, far-reaching, and impactful educational programs.
“I’m thrilled to join an organization with such a rich history of partnerships and collaborations in healthcare,” said Zucker. BOSTON (PRWEB) February 10, 2021 PlatformQ Health, the leading digital provider of medical education, announced that Jeanne Zucker joined the company as Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances, where she will oversee PlatformQ Health’s strategic educational partnerships with key healthcare organizations and trusted medical institutional leaders.
“I’m thrilled to join an organization with such a rich history of partnerships and collaborations in healthcare,” said Zucker. “PlatformQ Health has such a unique opportunity to support educational goals by working with key organizations
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Even with the world acutely aware of public health matters in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are millions in the United States and around the globe living with rare diseases and accompanying life-altering issues that are largely unknown to the general public. Rare Disease Day 2021 is coming up in thirty days, and the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD®) is inviting all to join in shining a light on the challenges faced by rare patients and families, as well as those still without a diagnosis, and the need for research into treatments and cures.