RUSHVILLE —
Eyelid rashes not so easy to solve
Many women who develop an itchy, painful irritation of the eyelid assume makeup is the culprit. But often, it’s the nail polish they’re wearing.
“People who have eyelid dermatitis assume it’s due to something they put on their eye,” said Dr. Rajani Katta, assistant professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine. “Most of the time, it’s something that accidentally comes in contact with the eyelid.”
The eyelid is a common place for rashes to develop, because the skin is so sensitive in that area, she said.
“You can touch things with your hands and it doesn’t bother them. The skin of your hands is thick and not that sensitive,” Katta said. “But, if you accidentally touch your eyelid, a rash can develop.”
Cosmetics for the eyes can cause irritation, even if a patient has used the same product for a long time.
“You can develop an allergy at any time, and sometimes companies even change product ingredients without advertising that fact,” Katta said.
At-home medical test cannot replace doctor’s appointment
Leave the do-it-yourself approach to home repairs. At-home medical tests can’t replace a trip to the doctor, say experts at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston.
Home medical tests sold over the counter and on the Internet should not keep patients from visiting a doctor for diagnosis, said Dr. Clifford Dacso, a professor of medicine at BCM.
Some examples of at-home medical tests claim to detect thyroid abnormalities, diabetes, male infertility, pregnancy, drug presence, HIV and a number of other ailments.
The main problem with at-home medical tests is misinterpretation. People who take these tests must consider false positives and false negatives as well as the sensitivity of the testing environment and variance in how directions are followed.
“A controlled environment is necessary if you take the do-it-yourself approach,” Dacso said. “These tests only work under the most optimal conditions and with qualified supervision.”
If a patient suspects he or she has a disease such as Alzheimer’s, further patient care such as counseling or education is necessary.
Metabolic syndrome: Disease of the new millennium
A growing number of adults in the United States are afflicted by the fastest growing health condition in the world.
“Metabolic syndrome is the disease of the new millennium,” said Dr. John Foreyt, professor of medicine and director of the Behavioral Medicine Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. “Its prevalence is increasing dramatically because of the rising number of people who are obese and inactive.”
Metabolic syndrome is characterized by several risk factors, including central obesity or large waist circumference, elevated blood pressure, high plasma levels of triglycerides and low plasma levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and impaired glucose tolerance. Foreyt says that if you have any three of these characteristics you have metabolic syndrome and are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, or having a stroke or heart attack.
Maintaining a healthy diet and weight, doing 30 to 60 minutes of moderately intense exercise every day and quitting smoking can all help reduce a person’s chances of developing heart disease.
- Rushville Republican
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Rush County Youth Volunteer of the Year nominations open
Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation is accepting nominations for Rush County Youth Volunteer of the Year. This award will be presented to an outstanding Rush County youth by the Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation in recognition of exceptional commitment to philanthropy in the community.
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Flatrock celebrating Nursing Home Week
In observance of Nursing Home Week, May 12 to 18, Flatrock River Lodge will host several events, meant to encourage residents, families and other close relatives to “Get personal” with their caregivers. Sharing personal details allows the facility care team to offer a personalized environment, or person-centered care, that is targeted to an individual’s preferences and needs. Thus, this year’s theme is “Team Care: Everyone Pitches In!”
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Senior Screening Wednesday
The Rush County Health Department will hold their next Senior Screening from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 8, at the Rush County Senior Center.
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Full Service Day at Admiral
Admiral Service Station will take you back to the days when your gas was pumped and windshields cleaned for a Relay for Life fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 25 at Admiral Service Station, South Main St., Rushville.
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Mental Health America in Rush County
Pat Springman, Rita Emsweller and Gloria Bunch, members of Mental Health America in Rush County, along with Donna Holland and her girl scout troop and “Sunny” the clown (Gini Whitaker) recently visited the residents at Miller’s Merry Manor.
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Mental Health America in Rush County and Girl Scouts visit Miller’s Merry Manor
Pat Springman, Rita Emsweller and Gloria Bunch, members of Mental Health America in Rush County, along with Donna Holland and her girl scout troop and “Sunny” the clown (Gini Whitaker) recently visited the residents at Miller’s Merry Manor.
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Mental Health America in Rush County hears about Partners for Progress
Gini Whittaker, a member of Mental Health America in Rush County, introduced Dena Vittorio from Partners for Progress in Rush County, who recently spoke to the Mental Health group at their lunch-and-learn meeting.
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Trauma and Addiction
We hear a lot these days about “trauma” and “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.” Often we discover that many people who abuse drugs or alcohol also have a history of violence and trauma.
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Heart dangers for women sometimes not obvious
A sharp pain or a tight feeling in the chest, along with shortness of breath . . . By now, most of us have been briefed on the warning signs of a heart attack. But the American Heart Association says those are typical signs of a heart attack in men: for women, they can be different.
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5K run/walk to benefit Autism Awareness
Rushville Mayor Mike Pavey will host a 5K run/walk to benefit charitable organizations. The inaugural event will start at 8:30 a.m. April 27 at Riverside Park Amphitheater.
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