With the help of family, friends, and possibly a social worker at your hospital or through an organ transplant organization, you’ll want to gather information about transplant centers that fit your needs. Things to consider include the facility’s location, whether it’s covered by your insurance, and whether it offers support groups. The Organ Procurement & […]
Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Although there is no cure for primary biliary cholangitis, there are several treatment options that help slow disease progression as well as manage symptoms and complications. Medications to Treat Primary Biliary Cholangitis These drugs work to help slow the progression of primary biliary cholangitis and often help relieve symptoms as well. Ursodiol (Actigall) is a commonly […]
A Complete Guide to Rosacea Treatment
Multiple rosacea treatment options will focus on diminishing redness caused by increased blood flow to the facial area and widening (or dilating) of the blood vessels underneath the skin. This flushing is common in a subtype of the condition known as erythematotelangiectatic rosacea. Topical Treatments for Redness To combat redness, your doctor may prescribe a […]
First Sleep Apnea Drug, Zepbound (Tirzepatide), Gets FDA Okay
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) as the first prescription medication for the treatment of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity, providing a new option for people managing both breathing issues during sleep and excess weight. [1] “This is the first drug treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, and so […]
How to Avoid Weight Loss and Regain
This back-and-forth cycle can set you up to feel like a failure if you’re set on losing weight. “It’s so frustrating,” says Hultin. “Many of my clients have a lifelong history of weight cycling, a pattern that started as children and continued into their teen and adult years,” she says. But you can get off […]
Can It Treat or Prevent the Condition?
The Final Word: Can Turmeric or Curcumin Help Treat Schizophrenia? “The use of curcumin [as a treatment] is not accepted right now in the field of psychiatry,” says Dr. Ritchie. “There’s some promising research, but these are small, preliminary studies. “It’s too early to recommend it, because we need more research from larger trials,” she […]
Severe Stroke More Likely for People Who Smoke or Have High Blood Pressure or Atrial Fibrillation
Smoking, high blood pressure, and a type of irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation may play a bigger role than other risk factors in increasing the odds of severe disability or death after a stroke, a new study suggests. [1] Several other risk factors were also associated with an increased risk of stroke, but impacted […]
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Facts
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes lumps to form under the skin. These lumps can be painful and may rupture and leak fluid or pus. Some people develop tunnel-like tracts under the skin connecting the lumps. HS affects about 1 in 100 people and is more common in women than men. […]
Definition, Uses, Side Effects, and More
Chemotherapy is most often used to treat cancer, but it’s also used to treat bone marrow diseases and immune system disorders. [5] Cancer Chemotherapy drugs are used to treat many types of cancer. The specific treatment depends on many factors, including the cancer type, whether it has spread, and your health. Chemotherapy may be used […]
9 Tips to Keep Your Brain Sharp and Healthy as You Age
1. Control Your Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Levels High cholesterol and high blood pressure increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, which are thought to contribute to the development of certain types of dementia, or changes in memory and thinking that affect your daily life. [2] Maintaining good cardiovascular health — by not smoking, […]