Huntington’s disease facts Huntington’s is a degenerative brain disease that is inherited. *Huntington's Disease Facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOE Huntington's disease (HD) is a complex disorder that affect's a person's ability to feel, think, and move. Symptoms tend to worsen over time and the disease often runs in families. In people with one...
What is antibiotic resistance? Antibiotics are medications used to kill or slow the growth of bacteria and some fungi. Antibiotics are not effective in treating infections caused by viruses. The definition of antibiotic resistance is the adaptive change in bacteria (mutation) that allows them to grow in the presence of a drug (an antibiotic) that...
Managing your cholesterol levels can help to keep you healthy as you age Managing your cholesterol levels can help to keep you healthy as you age, here are some factors to take into account: Cholesterol test: For individuals younger than 19 years, the first test must be done between 9 and 11 years of age....
Clinical Trials Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women. Around 250,000 women and 2,300 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the United States. Each year, breast cancer kills around 42000 women and 510 men in the United...
What should you know about cold agglutinin disease? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Cold agglutinin hemolytic anemia symptoms and signs include fatigue, cold hands, and leg pain. What is cold agglutinin disease? Cold agglutinin disease is a rare form of acquired autoimmune hemolytic anemia in which exposure to cold temperatures can trigger the body's...
Macular degeneration facts Diagram of the eye The macula is the central portion of the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye. The macula is responsible for central vision (straight-ahead vision). Degeneration of the macula occurs most often after the age of 60 years and is termed age-related macular generation...
What is the difference between HIV vs. AIDS? AIDS (also termed acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is defined as a syndrome or condition that results when HIV damages the human immune system so severely that the person becomes very susceptible to additional problems including different infections. The difference between HIV and AIDS is in the strict definition...
Acupuncture facts Possible treatment for Fibromyalgia Acupuncture has been shown to be effective for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in adults following surgery or taking chemotherapy and post-operative dental pain. Acupuncture may be effective in treating a number of other conditions. More research is needed to define more precisely the role of acupuncture in...
What is angina? What does it feel like? Readers Comments 4 Share Your Story Angina is a condition characterized by chest pain, sometimes severe, that is caused by an inadequate blood supply to the heart. Angina (angina pectoris) describes the pain, discomfort, ache, or other associated symptoms that occur when blood flow to heart muscle...
What is a skin test? Share Your Story A skin test is a test done on the skin to identify if a substance (an allergen) is potentially triggering an allergic reaction. Environmental allergens (aeroallergens), including furry animals, dust mites, tree pollen, grass pollen, weed pollen, and molds can cause allergic eye symptoms, nasal symptoms, and...