Treatment

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can be improved with a healthy body weight and exercise. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine and can lead to pain, fatigue, and stiffness. But research has shown regular exercise can help improve it. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) outlined recommendations for patients with ...click here to read more

Sleep problems pertain to a wide range of disruptions in patterns of sleeping, such as the inability to sleep, or insomnia, and the grinding of teeth during sleep. These disruptions may actually interfere with the capacity of a person to rest each night, resulting in a variety of physical and mental health issues that require ...click here to read more

Orthostatic hypotension is associated with a 40 percent increase in atrial fibrillation. Orthostatic hypotension refers to a drop in blood pressure when a person changes positions, for example, when getting up from a chair. This dip in blood pressure can result in temporary dizziness or lightheadedness. Researchers uncovered the link between orthostatic hypotension and atrial fibrillation ...click here to read more

Treatment options for dry eyes include artificial tears, drops, and eye ointments. Dry eyes is a condition of insufficient tear production, which makes your eyes dry and feeling gritty as a result. There are numerous reasons for dry eyes, including allergies, poor tear quality, and even medications. Dry eyes is a highly uncomfortable condition. Some ...click here to read more

Paranoid schizophrenia is a type of schizophrenia in which the patient experiences delusions that somebody may be plotting against them or their family or friends. This is the most common form of schizophrenia. Patients may also experience auditory hallucinations, meaning, they hear things that are not real. Patients may spend majority of their time thinking ...click here to read more

Primary open-angle glaucoma is caused by an imbalance in the production and drainage of the aqueous humor, the fluid that fills the anterior chamber of the eye. If there’s too much of this fluid produced and it is not well drained, then the pressure inside the eye – known as intraocular pressure (IOP) – may ...click here to read more

Bile reflux is a condition in which bile backs up into the stomach and the esophagus (the tube connecting stomach and mouth). Bile is an important agent that aids in digestion. It is produced by the liver. Bile reflux may accompany acid reflux, but the two are separate conditions. Unlike acid reflux, bile reflux cannot ...click here to read more

White spots on tonsils can be an alarming sight to see, but many of the causes are not a reason for you to fret. Tonsils are located at the back of the throat, and you can actually see them if you open your mouth wide and look into a mirror. Some individuals develop a condition ...click here to read more

Psoriasis patients have fewer opportunities for biologics treatment as they age. The findings suggest that age is a large factor when it comes to treatment options for psoriasis – a skin condition. The researchers found that an age increase of 30 years reduced access to treatment through biologics by 65 percent. The study was led ...click here to read more

Yale researchers have found that novel antiviral therapies for hepatitis C could reduce the prevalence of the virus by 80 percent. The findings suggest that hepatitis C virus (HCV) could be eliminated within the U.S. if screening becomes enhanced and treatment is targeted to high-risk populations. Direct-acting antiviral medications have been recently approved for hepatitis ...click here to read more

Gout is often referred to as the “rich man’s disease” because one of the main causes is consuming foods rich in purines – red meat and alcohol. Over the year we have seen ample news surrounding the subject of gout, from how food plays a role, to treatment options, classification and how it can affect ...click here to read more

A new study shows that nearly half of Medicaid patients requiring a cutting-edge hepatitis C drug have been denied due to tight controls from states as well as the high cost of the drugs. Roughly 46 percent of Medicaid patients were denied the new hepatitis C drug that could greatly improve their condition, possible even ...click here to read more

A blood test could now improve cancer treatment by pairing patients with the best form of treatment based on their results. The blood test was developed by UK researchers and could not only improve treatment, but better track tumors as well. The blood test would be utilized throughout a patient’s treatment to offer “running commentary” on ...click here to read more

Virtual reality images can now be used to help improve treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms due to a technology developed by a group of experts at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre. Abdominal aortic aneurysms are serious. If you have an abdominal aortic aneurysm it means the lower part of your aorta is enlarged. ...click here to read more