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Published: 7:30 a.m. January 24, 2022 Stretched ambulance services take an average of over an hour to reach stroke and chest pain patients. The East of England Ambulance Service reaches people with immediate life-threatening conditions such as cardiac or respiratory arrest within 15 minutes, but new figures show longer delays …

Pharmaceutical company Alnylam has announced Phase 3 data from the HELIOS-A study of the investigational RNAi therapeutic vutrisiran for the treatment of hereditary ATTR amyloidosis (hATTR) polyneuropathy. The results of the 18-month study were presented during an oral session at the annual meeting of the Société Francophone du Nerf Périphérique …

This article was originally published here Dev. 17 January 2022: S0387-7604(21)00247-3. doi: 10.1016/j.braindev.2021.12.010. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Early disease control with disease-modifying drugs is important for improving the prognosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) in children. Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) is an oral disease-modifying drug for MS in adults with …

BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–January 20, 2022– The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for Advancing Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) has received nearly $2 million to support a study to evaluate a treatment for volumetric muscle wasting (VML), a condition American military surgeons define it as the irretrievable loss of muscle tissue. VML is …

BETHESDA, Maryland, January 20, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for Advancing Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) has received nearly $2 million to support a study to evaluate a treatment for volumetric muscle loss (VML), a condition US Army surgeons define as the irretrievable loss of skeletal muscle tissue. VML is …

Asia-Pacific, COVID-19, Development and Aid, Featured, Global, Featured, Health, Humanitarian Emergencies, TerraViva United Nations Health Yohei Sasakawa, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for the Elimination of Leprosy and President of the Nippon Foundation, thanks attendees of a webinar “Leprosy Awareness, Role of Local Health Professionals” hosted by the Sasakawa Leprosy Initiative. He …

A pioneering ‘life-saving’ treatment which has been shown to reduce disabilities such as paralysis or loss of speech after a stroke was successfully administered to three patients at Tayside last month. All are recovering well and, miraculously, two of the patients were able to return home just one week after …

Doctors at a Nepalese hospital testing a new treatment for skin sores say the technique, which mimics the process of scab formation, has “tremendous potential”. Trials at the mountaintop Anandaban Leprosy Hospital, south of Kathmandu, have shown promise and brought hope to patients around the world. It is hoped the …

House Bill 853 will provide mental health treatment alternatives to incarcerated people. ATLANTA — Georgia State Representative Sandra Scott wants to make mental health treatment more accessible to people incarcerated in Georgia. The bill, HB 853, would provide an alternative to imprisonment for offenders struggling with mental illnesses. According to …

It is important that multiple sclerosis (MS) is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to delay the progression of the disease. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique plays a key role in this process. In the search for ever better methods, a new MRI technique has been …

Autism Disorders and Treatment Market Autism Disorders and Treatments Market Size, Trends and Outlook by Type, Treatment Type and Drug, Global Forecast to 2027 NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, Jan. 18, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — The global autism disorder and treatment market is expected to register a healthy CAGR of over …

Calgary, AB – Hydroxychloroquine may not be a reliable treatment for COVID-19, but a new study finds it could find new use in treating the worst form of multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers from the University of Calgary have found that the prescription drug can slow the worsening of symptoms of …

The ACLU of Nevada is asking the US Department of Justice to review the treatment of deaf inmates at the Clark County Detention Center. In a complaint filed earlier this month with the Civil Rights Division, Christopher Peterson, a senior attorney for the ACLU, said the facility violated the American …

By JONAH BELECKIS, Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ellen Samuels has spent many hours in noisy, cramped MRI machines. She said medical staff would give her these “little headphones” to play music, but the sound of clanking metal coils and vibrating electrical pulses all but cut out that …

Short-term sepsis and septic shock mortality rates did not improve after implementation of a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) required sepsis management performance indicator, in a study covering 114 hospitals in various locations in the United States. The CMS has required hospitals to begin reporting their adherence to …

Reading time:2 minutes, 21 seconds With global demand for autoimmune disease treatment expected to reach $117.7 billion by 2025, it’s clear that aggressive and targeted marketing is needed to generate revenue in this industry, writes a blog post describing Autoimmune Disease Treatment Market Size and Forecast to 2026. What is …

Tax experts have made some recommendations to provide tax relief to Covid patients and their families. Here we take a look at some of them. The Covid-19 pandemic has been wreaking havoc around the world – including India, for about two years but still no specific deductions under the Income …

A new study from the University of Calgary may bring hope to people suffering from a debilitating form of multiple sclerosis. Researchers say the generic drug hydroxychloroquine shows promise for slowing disability in the least treatable form of the autoimmune disease. Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial drug more commonly used to …

This article was originally published here Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm. 2022 Jan 13;9(2):e1134. doi: 10.1212/NXI.0000000000001134. Print 2022 March. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disorder (MOGAD) is a rare autoimmune demyelinating CNS disorder distinct from multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders. Characterized by pathogenic immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies …

HRW’s annual human rights report says “serious human rights problems remain”, despite Australia having a long tradition of protecting civil and political rights. The federal government’s failure to tackle the cruel treatment of asylum seekers despite international pressure is tarnishing the country’s global reputation, said HRW’s Australian director Elaine Pearson. …

DAYTON – The Dayton Police Department and the city are desperate to bypass video from a traffic stop that showed two officers pulling Clifford Owensby, a paraplegic man, out of his vehicle. An internal report found that officers did not violate departmental policy, but protests are still being heard. Joseph …

The news is happening all the time in the field of cancer. Sometimes it’s important, like the word that a breakthrough drug has increased survival for hard-to-treat cancer. Sometimes it’s smaller. All of this can be important to you and your family as you navigate your cancer journey. We do …

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LONDON, January 11, 2022 / PRNewswire / – According to Brandessence Market Research, the size of the acne treatment market has reached $ 12.41 billion in 2021. The acne treatment market is expected to grow at a robust CAGR of 6.3% and reach a size of $ 19.03 billion by …

FDA emergency use clearances for monoclonal antibodies and more recently molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir / ritonavir (Paxlovid) for the treatment of COVID-19 in people at high risk of severe disease bring great hope to the world and the global community of people affected by intellectual disabilities. But access barriers pose a …

-High Line Bio will focus on the treatment of osteoarthritis, a disease affecting over 230 million patients worldwide and without disease-modifying therapy -High Line Bio will leverage TrialSpark’s unique ability to develop treatments faster and more efficiently for patients than traditional pharmaceutical companies through its proprietary technology-based clinical trials engine …

Eight children born with a “devastating” genetic disease in England became the first in the world to receive pioneering treatment to prevent them from going blind. Doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London are testing a drug they believe could save the sight of children with CLN2-type Batten disease. …

Eight children born with a “devastating” genetic disease in England became the first in the world to receive “pioneer” treatment aimed at preventing them from going blind. Doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London are testing a drug they believe could save the sight of children with CLN2-type Batten …

A woman from Belfast said new treatment guidelines for people with chronic pain are bringing some patients to a “crisis point”. Julie Bermond is part of a campaign calling for a change to the NICE guidelines for the treatment of chronic pain that were implemented last year. These guidelines say …

primary 1 million people suffer from MS in Europe Globally, this disease affects 2.8 million patients. 110,000 people suffer from multiple sclerosis in France, according to National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm). It is the leading cause of severe non-traumatic disability in young adults. Currently, there is no …

Dr. Barry Marks (1-714-938-0575), a chiropractor who cares for Orange County, Calif., Is launching his updated service for auto accident victims. Orange, United States – January 7, 2022 – This announcement aims to provide an all-natural, non-invasive solution to musculoskeletal pain. Some of the problems Dr. Marks can treat include …

John Firstbrook, CEO of Firstbrook Insurance, recounts his experiences with back problems after a diving accident in his youth left him in pain, even after several surgeries.Fred Lum / The Globe and Mail “Heart patients”: This is how one doctor described those who came to him with chronic pain, according …

New York, United States: In this report, “Global Learning Disability Treatment Market revenue is expected to increase substantially over the forecast period 2021-2028, Decisive Markets Insights reports that the market has experienced impressive growth. A comprehensive market analysis is provided throughout the report. The report provides a concise introduction to …

Acute stroke care is cost-effective at all levels in low-, middle- and high-income countries; therefore, the call of the hour is to encourage a collaborative effort to close the gap in rapid therapeutic advancements and its access to patients who are eligible to receive them worldwide. These are the conclusions …

Ellen Samuels spent many hours in noisy, cramped MRI machines. She said medical staff would give her these “little headphones” for playing music, but the sound of the metal coils clicking and vibrating electrical pulses almost cut that music off. So to pass the time, she created poems in her …

In MS patients, higher levels of myo-inositol (mI) were seen in the NAWM and the team reported an increase in the ml / creatinine ratio. At the same time, lower levels of N-acetylaspartate (NAA) have been noted, which is known to affect the integrity of neurons in the brain. These …

A stroke occurs when a lack of blood supply or bleeding damages an area of ​​the brain. Strokes in different parts of the brain cause different symptoms. A left side stroke is a stroke that damages the left side of the brain. This type of stroke usually causes problems with …

Key points to remember Up to 30% of adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder do not feel better when taking the drugs that are commonly used to treat it; this is called treatment-resistant depression (TRD). There has been no standard definition or way to diagnose DRT, which has made it …

In the United States, 350,000 people experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and 290,000 people suffer from intra-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) each year. Even with our most advanced care, about 90% of people with OHCA die, 80% of people with IHCA die, and many of those who survive have long-term disability. …

A mother has criticized the treatment of her autistic son who was admitted to a mental hospital for young people and adults four years ago – and was held behind a trap door in a former archive room. Nicola, 50, is often ‘overwhelmed’ when she visits her 24 year old …

department And what lawmakers are doing to close the loophole. By Spencer Campbell 5280 January 2022 Maria’s 14-year-old daughter Anabel began having nightmares in the fall of 2020. She had spent the previous summer living with her father, who Maria said emotionally and physically abused the teenager. As Anabel’s sleep …

There is a saying: if you don’t have your health, you have nothing. But for some people, getting the drugs needed to control their health is out of reach. This, even if a lot of drugs are wasted – maybe your Pharmacy Benefits Manager is mailing drugs before you need …

Treatment of muscular dystrophy SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, December 30, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – 𝐃𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 Muscular dystrophy is a group of very rare conditions that affect the muscles and can sometimes lead to total muscle weakness. It is usually caused by mutations in certain genes. There are over 30 …

In this round-up of court judgments, we take a look at the remarks and guidelines of constitutional courts regarding the liability of WhatsApp group directors, people fraudulently receiving pensions for political prisoners, the treatment of women athletes with disabilities, and discrimination. between single and married girls in humanitarian appointments. Madras …

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days fans continue to criticize Caleb for his behavior after episode three, and he’s now tagged as capable. 90 day fiancé: before 90 days Season 5 star Alina Kasha is already a fan favorite, but as the series progresses viewers increasingly hate her partner …

Minnesota public health agency prioritized non-white residents in monoclonal antibody rationing The Minnesota State Department of Health has adopted new ethical standards that include taking a person’s skin color into account when determining who can receive potentially life-saving treatment for Covid-19 patients. The problem is the allocation of monoclonal antibodies, …

RAYMOND, ill., December 24, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – Lincoln Recovery Provides Treatment in Peaceful Rural Setting Illinois with the possibility of private rooms. Sunshine Behavioral Health has opened its fifth treatment center, Lincoln Recovery, in Raymond, ill. to December 10, 2021. Lincoln Recovery has opened with 35 beds but …

This article was originally published here Orthopedic surgery. December 22, 2021. doi: 10.1111 / os.13027. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This study was designed to analyze the causes of degenerative adjacent cervical segment disease (ASDis), assess the surgical outcome of longitudinal spinous laminoplasty with coral bone (SLAC) during cervical reoperation, …

A blood pressure check with a general practitioner. Fear of catching Covid in hospital and not wanting to burden an overburdened health service are two of the main reasons for the decline in the number of people with cardiovascular diseases – such as high blood pressure – being diagnosed, said …

Osteoarthritis of the ankle occurs when the cartilage between the bones begins to wear down. This can cause stiffness, swelling, and pain in the joints, making it difficult to walk. Diagnosis involves a physical exam, gait analysis, x-rays, and blood tests. After the diagnosis, doctors may recommend weight loss, exercise, …

Epidemiological profiles The prevalence of C. sinensis the infection and the proportion of people ingesting raw freshwater fish refer to additional file 1: table S1 [17, 19]. Epidemiological profiles of C. sinensis the prevalence and consumption practices of raw freshwater fish were similar at different endemic levels, i.e. a higher …

PATNA: With a view to eliminating lymphatic filariasis (LF), the state health department has started mass drug administration (MDA) in the districts of Aurangabad, Sheikhpura and Sheohar. A combination of three drugs – ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine, and albendazole (IDA) – is given to everyone except children under 5, pregnant women, and …

DENVER (KDVR) – Most kids want toys under the tree this Christmas, but a 4-year-old from Colorado just wants her brother to have a chance to live longer. Amber Freed has four-year-old twins, a girl and a boy. Her daughter is quite typical, but her son has a rare disease. …

image: As part of ReACT, patients train to oppose physical responses to their epileptic symptoms. “The majority of patients can tell when an episode is coming,” said Fobian. “They start to do these opposite responses to prevent the occurrence of an episode.” ANDRÉ MABRY | University relations see Following Credit: …

The continued emergence of potentially threatening new variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), most recently the highly infectious variant Omicron of concern (VOC), is evidence that the 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic ( COVID-19) is far from over, despite the massive deployment of vaccines. As cases and hospitalizations …

Mortality, disability similar results In neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care units (NICU), treatment of purely electrographic seizures in addition to those that were clinically evident made little difference in terms of death or severe disability at 2 years, according to a randomized trial. Chances of the main outcome at …

This article was originally published here Eur J Neurol. December 20, 2021. doi: 10.1111 / en.15220. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The success of treatment for relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) is usually determined using the frequency of relapses and MRI activity during the first 6 or 12 months of treatment. …

Florida State University’s Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy announced a new partnership with Simply Healthcare Plans to improve the treatment of trauma patients. The new partnership will provide specialized training and an educational program to members of the Simply Healthcare team in the hopes of improving patient outcomes. …

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A stroke is a disease of the brain that occurs when an area of ​​the brain is damaged due to a lack of blood supply or brain bleeding in a specific area. Strokes are defined as right side or left side depending on which hemisphere (side) of the brain is …

On December 7, 2021, U.S. Chief Medical Officer Dr Vivek Murthy issued a strongly worded opinion on the urgent need to tackle the nation’s youth mental health crisis “further exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic ”. It is filled with alarming statistics that the Texas Clarity Child Guidance Center Children’s Hospital …

A doctor from Shanghai has been appointed co-chair of the World Stroke Organization’s pre-hospital medical committee. The committee, a new branch of the organization, is made up of seven leading medical experts on stroke prevention and control, at home and abroad. Dr Zhao Jing, from the Minhang District Central Hospital …

Priority security screening is given to persons with disabilities at all major airports operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), as well as at joint venture airports and public-private partnership (PPP) airports. Security personnel are trained during induction to assist people with disabilities and are also made aware of …

Using race-based equations to assess lung disease – a practice promoted in the 2019 American Thoracic Society guidelines – may mean severe lung disease in black patients is classified as moderate, study finds conducted by UC San Francisco. Race-based equations derive conceptually from the era of slavery in the United …

Phillip Schofield has been inundated with 600 complaints to Ofcom for his treatment of Matt Hancock. Mr Hancock, the former health secretary, appeared on ITV This Morning for an interview last week. But a remark from Schofe left fans inundating Ofcom, the broadcast’s watchdog, with complaints. READ MOREDan Walker posts …

A person with cancer won a harassment case after her coworker called the times she had to work from home “comfortable days”. Human resources worker Ranjit Panesar said she was “looked down upon” by members of her team for being away from the office while undergoing treatment. She said she …

Since mid-2020, more than a thousand low-income families have brought their sick and ailing pets to the nonprofit Pet Support Space, housed in a small Los Angeles storefront. A 14-year-old dog had a tumor that a vet estimated it would cost $ 5,000 to remove. A four-year-old pitbull had been …

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 15, 2021 (American Heart Association News) – A tool widely used by doctors to help determine who needs blood thinning treatment after stroke has parts missing, new research suggests that the addition of a few simple tests could help improve treatment for people with less common strokes in …

Every year, around 200,000 people in Germany and 1 million people in Europe suffer from stroke. It happens when blood clots block the major vessels and there is not enough blood left in the brain. If doctors can break down or mechanically remove the clot, further damage is avoided. However, …

Three years ago, Emma’s psychiatrist urged her to enroll in a study at Stanford University medical school designed for people with no more options. When he arrived, scientists performed an MRI to determine the best possible location to send electrical impulses to his brain. Then, for 10 hours a day …

The owners of a new clinic that will open in downtown Longview in the coming weeks hope to provide another option for people with severe depression who have not responded to other treatments. TMS NW provides deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which electrically stimulates the part of the brain responsible …

Enter Wall Street with Street Insider Premium. Claim your 1-week free trial here. electroCore, Inc., (NASDAQ: ECOR), a commercial-stage bioelectronic medicine company, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent No. 11,191,953 to the society, relating to the treatment of stroke symptoms. The …

You are the: December 13, 2021 Researchers from the Alfred and the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences are developing bioengineered skin that will undergo a large trial in third degree burn patients, starting in 2023 . The Director of the Victorian Adult Burns Center, Assistant Associate Professor Heather …

Woman’s treatment for end-stage bowel cancer delayed for years due to “a number of oversights” by her GP, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found . For more than two years, the woman in her 30s – who had a complex medical history – had presented to her medical center …

The woman’s cancer treatment was delayed due to oversights from her GP. Photo / 123rf Woman’s treatment for end-stage bowel cancer delayed for years due to “a number of oversights” by her GP, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found . For more than two years, the woman in her …

An uncomfortable truth that must be recognized. Any society that treats the disabled community as less than, as less worthy of life and liberty or justice, has a primed argument against the rights of “normal” people. No one is immune from an oppressive regime. The arguments used against people with …

Swearing-in ceremony for Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 (Photo released by the U.S. Supreme Court) There is an uncomfortable truth that must be recognized. Any society that treats the disability community as less than, as less worthy of life and liberty, or of justice, has a primed argument against the …

11 December 2021, 01:03 GMT Title, Space bags allow fluids to travel to the feet without staying on the head. Scientists have developed a high-tech sleeping bag to prevent vision problems encountered by some astronauts living in space. In weightlessness, fluids float up to the head, crushing the eyelids over …

The red carpet, limousines and Lodi Unified School District students dressed in tuxedos and evening gowns returned to Hutchins Street Square on Thursday night for an evening that could rival the best price cuts. Joey Travolta’s latest Inclusion Films camp released the movie “Lost Luggage,” an hour-long still filmed at …

1. Treatment after a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack with dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), either clopidogrel with aspirin or ticagrelor with aspirin, also reduces the risk of stroke. or death, which is more than treatment with aspirin alone. 2. Both DAPTs had a similar risk of major bleeding, 90-day …

Rheumatology Network interviewed Roy Fleischmann, MD, to discuss the positive results of the new interleukin-6 (IL-6) inhibitor, olokizumab, in 2 randomized clinical trials of the global phase 3 research program CREDO ( Clinical Rheumatoid Arthritis Development of Olokizumab). Fleischmann is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Southwestern Medical Center at …

ATLANTA – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – NeurOp, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on neurological and psychiatric disorders, today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to the candidate test from NP10679 for the treatment of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). ASA is a type …

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with AMD, there are many resources available to help you manage this common disease. Here are some of Everyday Health’s top picks. American Academy of Ophthalmology As the largest association of ophthalmologists and surgeons in the world, the American Academy of …

Pharmac today released the first in a series of reports on inequalities in access to medicines. The report specifically examines the prescribing and dispensing of gout drugs, estimating that an additional 10,400 Maori need preventive treatment each year to achieve equitable access to these drugs. Gout is a form of …

Published on: 12/07/2021 – 23:04 Ottawa (AFP) – Canada on Tuesday proposed to police and courts to treat illicit drug use as a health problem, but failed to comply with British Columbia’s demand to decriminalize possession of small amounts for personal use. Justice Minister David Lametti unveiled legislation that would …

Multiple sclerosis (MS) occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks the fatty tissue (myelin) that covers the nerve fibers in your brain and spinal cord. When myelin is damaged, nerve signals are interrupted, causing a variety of symptoms like numbness and weakness. Current MS-modifying drugs help reduce relapses or “flare-ups” …

This is another therapy that has been shown to be effective in protecting those most vulnerable to COVID-19, and signals another important step forward in our fight against this devastating disease. Without compromising on quality, safety and efficacy, the public can have confidence that the MHRA has conducted a solid …

Reuters Videos Girl without hands, one leg becomes acrobatic dancer Meet the 15 year old with no hands defying gravity as an acrobatic pole dancer Location: Perugia, Italy (SOUNDBITE) (Italian) 15 YEAR OLD POLE DANCER, FRANCESCA CESARINI, SAYS: “One day I woke up and I went to my mom and …

The ban applied to 80 inpatient drug treatment programs, including nine drug treatment centers, 32 short-term rehabilitation programs and 31 long-term rehabilitation programs and eight halfway houses. In January 2019, the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services (DBHIDS) in Philadelphia implemented a tobacco-free policy, which included vaping, at …

Three-year-old Caleb Harvey spends another vacation in the hospital while being treated for cancer. INDIANAPOLIS – This year, what DeMarcueis and Asiret Harvey want most for Christmas has nothing to do with presents under a tree. This is because what these parents want, more than anything, is not in a …

Bold Psychology provides clinical psychology and counseling services to people of all ages with mental health issues or developmental disabilities. They offer a variety of treatment options, including individual and group programs tailored to individual goals. Practice can help you develop skills and strategies to help you deal with your …

Spondyloarthritis is an umbrella term for a group of chronic arthritis-like diseases affecting the joints of the spine and the sacroiliac region. The sacroiliac region includes the pelvis and the lower spine. Healthcare professionals classify spondyloarthritis into different subtypes. Some subtypes cause widespread inflammation that can affect multiple organs or …

BAMBERG, Germany – Infamously depicted in the classic film “Flight over a cuckoo’s nest, eElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is viewed by most today as barbaric, outdated, and ineffective. Surprisingly, however, new research suggests that ECT can be misunderstood after all. Scientists postulate that ECT is a legitimate treatment option for various …

In this interview, News-Medical discusses with Professor Gilberto Gonzalez the use of a common imaging technique to decide the best treatment for patients with stroke by occlusion of large vessels, potentially saving thousands of lives by year. Please introduce yourself and tell us where your stroke research began. I am …

About 80% of the population suffers from lower back pain at some point in their life. It is the most common cause of work-related disability Lower back pain. Image courtesy of Injurymap / Wikimedia Commons About 80% of the population suffers from lower back pain at some point in their …

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the forefront of many conversations, especially when it comes to employment practices. The discussion usually focuses on gender, race and sexual orientation, but often overlooks or overlooks disability. The US economy is facing a job crisis, and we are feeling it in our community. …

Key points to remember An experimental brain stimulation treatment from Stanford University led nearly 80% of patients with severe depression into remission four weeks after stopping treatment. The remission rate is exceptionally high and may signify the benefits of tailoring stimulation treatments to an individual’s specific brain activity. This treatment …

Safety concerns associated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are not justified, according to a new study conducted in Frontiers in Psychology. Partly due to historical misuse and cinematic representations such as in Flight over a cuckoo’s nest, physicians and patients have been reluctant to use this approach. But there is ample …

LAHORE – An awareness seminar to highlight the importance of the early diagnosis and treatment of arthritis was held at Governor House with the joint collaboration of the Arthritis Care Foundation and Scotmann Pharmaceuticals here the other day. The seminar was chaired by the Governor of Punjab Ch Sarwar, with …

A healthcare professional should provide adequate information and treatment options so that the person can make an informed decision. People have the right to refuse treatment and information. They can withdraw their consent at any time. What is consent to treatment? Consent to treatment is the agreement that an individual …