Hemophilia is a genetic blood disorder that impacts the body’s ability to make blood clots. Patients with hemophilia have reduced numbers of clotting proteins in their blood and, as a result, are at risk of experiencing excessive bleeding … Read more
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a common hormonal disorder affecting 10% of women of reproductive age. There is no definitive way to diagnose this disorder and it has no cure. However, lifestyle adjustments and the use of medication can help to … Read more
Cardiac dysrhythmias, also known as arrhythmias, are problems with the rhythm or rate of the heartbeat. These changes in pattern are driven by electrical impulses and can range from harmless to life-threatening. There is a wide variety of different … Read more
Living with a chronic disease can be incredibly challenging in both mentally and physically, but as with many of life’s challenges, it can create some of the strongest individuals. Finding the inner strength for coping with any of the … Read more
Schizophrenia and the schizophrenia spectrum are widely misunderstood and still often carry with them a stigma. If your loved one has been diagnosed with a condition falling on the schizophrenia spectrum, understanding the condition, as well as how … Read more
COPD (chronic obtrusive pulmonary disease) and Emphysema are two of the most common lung conditions in the world. An estimated 3.1 million Americans are affected by emphysema and 11.2 million have COPD. However, some estimates have suggested that as … Read more
An image of something known as the Alzheimer’s camel test has been circulating online since 2012. It has gone through brief ticks of increased popularity when shared by more popular outlets or figures on the internet and is still circulating … Read more
In the United States alone, over fifty-four million people have arthritis. Nearly 25% of adult Americans are affected by one of the many categories of arthritis. One such form, polyarthritis is the subject of today’s blog. Polyarthritis is a … Read more
Hypertension is one of the most common diseases in the world, affecting millions each year. However, hypertension you have likely heard of, the standard high blood pressure condition, is not the only type of hypertension. Orthostatic hypertension … Read more
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a disease affecting the lungs and digestive system and other organs. It is an inherited or hereditary disease. While it is a serious disease and is progressive, people with cystic fibrosis can typically attend school and … Read more
Polyarthralgia is a non-inflammatory condition very similar to polyarthritis. It can cause pain in joints throughout the body and can be the result of a variety of risk factors and underlying conditions. In today’s blog, we will break down … Read more
Everybody has heard the phrase “hard pill to swallow” when describing something difficult to come to terms with. For many people, one of life’s many hard pills to swallow are pills themselves. It may come easy to some but there are … Read more
Medication management is, as it sounds, the practice of ensuring medication is taken on time, all the time, and administered correctly. It is a massive part of managing health, especially for patients who are chronically ill. Whether you are reading … Read more
Remarkable progress has been made in the treatment of multiple sclerosis in the last decade. Disease-modifying drugs such as Rebif , Tecfidera , Aubagio, and Gilenya have proven effective at slowing down disease progression and reducing the number … Read more
“Wet” age-related macular degeneration (AMD) leads to the central field of vision being gradually lost due to leaking vessels. Injections, laser therapies, or operations are the current treatment options used. These therapies often … Read more
Loss of eyesight is a fear for many people, particularly as the years go by. The idea of not being able to see our loved ones and a loss of independence caused by reduced vision is understandably frightening. Age-related macular degeneration (wet … Read more
“Coronavirus is everywhere. It is in the media, in conversations at home, it is the dominant topic of the articles I am working on – and it is in my head. The first thing I wanted clarifying was: ‘Do I belong to the risk group … Read more
The measures that are being taken to curb the coronavirus pandemic are affecting us all. Everyone must follow the rules being implemented to slow the spread of the virus and, ultimately, save lives. Restrictions around the world are expected to last … Read more
People living with lung and respiratory diseases, including COPD, asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis, are among those to whom the disease caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus, COVID-19, poses a greater risk. Although new information regarding … Read more
Experts believe people living with certain types of cancers may be more at risk of developing serious complications from COVID-19, the disease caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus, than the general population. In particular, people receiving … Read more