When medical students first start interning, they are often confused about the difference between internal medicine and family medicine. There are some vital differences in the care that needs to be given to patients in both cases, the kind of treatment that is required and...
Aquatic therapy is a form of alternative care often used alongside traditional medical care to facilitate and promote recovery among patients. Many pain management clinics now offer such complementary therapies as a restorative measure in place of medication alone. In recent years the trend of aquatic...
Revance Therapeutics, Inc is a leading biotechnology company that develops botulinum toxin products used for the treatment of therapeutic conditions. It recently announced that its drug candidate Daxibotulinumtoxin A for injection (RT002) had been granted the orphan drug designation to treat cervical dystonia. Orphan drug designation...
Restorative therapies are designed to help individuals cope with every aspect of pain and how it influences their psychology and lifestyle. Many people choose this treatment option over medicinal and surgical intervention to seek restorative health therapies for intractable, acute and chronic pain. With its...
Hormones are important chemical messengers which have an effect on many aspects of overall health. Any imbalance in hormone levels can easily cause major health issues. While there are different hormonal imbalance tests available, their accuracy can vary widely. Instead, the common indicators of disturbances in...
Whether you have a sinus infection, a sore throat, or a broken bone, the emergency room is not your only option for healthcare. Today, people are using urgent care centers to treat many life-threatening illnesses. A recent study found that half of all emergency department...
How do I treat asthma? Asthma is a life-long disease that occurs when the immune system responds to harmless allergens in the environment. Short-acting medications can treat attacks when they occur. But it is a progressive disease that can harm the lungs. 'Progressive' means that if damage...
The term 'pre-disease' can be confusing. Am I sick or not? Do I need medication or not? Why bother with a 'diagnosis,' if I don't have a disease? To answer this, let's talk about what pre-hypertension means, and how it affects your health now and in the future. Hypertension is a...
Obesity occurs when your body carries too much fat. It involves excess weight that is greater than healthy for a certain height, reflected in a calculation known as the Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI is calculated by dividing your weight (Kg) by height (meters...
A majority of Americans are overweight (34%) or obese (34%) and over 80% of those in the U.S. do not get the minimum amount of exercise recommended by the government. Various conditions associated with being overweight are widespread, including high blood pressure, diabetes and joint...