A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced. The stops oxygen and nutrients from flowing to the brain. When this happens, brain cells begin to die within minutes. Receiving treatment quickly is key in minimizing brain damage and improving recovery outcomes. But… Continue reading Stroke Recovery Timeline: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
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Menopause and Mental Health
Menopause is a period in a biological female’s life that can cause immense hormonal changes. These changes can have a significant impact on a person’s physical and mental health. Specifically, for individuals who have suffered with depression or anxiety throughout their lifetime, menopause may cause a resurgence in symptoms. And for those who are new… Continue reading Menopause and Mental Health
Life Expectancy with Amyloidosis
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that happen when certain proteins in the body change shape, clump together, and form amyloid deposits. These build up in organs and tissues, making them stiff and damaging them over time. Different types of amyloidosis affect different organs, and their… Continue reading Life Expectancy with Amyloidosis
Mimic Diseases: Why Amyloidosis Can be Hard to Diagnose
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Getting the right diagnosis in medicine is a crucial first step in treating any illness. However, diagnosing diseases is often more challenging than it seems, especially when dealing with rare conditions like amyloidosis. You may be wondering why diagnosing diseases, in general, can be difficult. Why… Continue reading Mimic Diseases: Why Amyloidosis Can be Hard to Diagnose
End-Stage Amyloidosis: What to Expect for Patients and Caregivers
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA End-stage amyloidosis is a phase of the disease where the condition has progressed to its most severe form. At this stage, patients experience significant symptoms affecting multiple organ systems, and the focus of care shifts towards managing symptoms and improving quality of life. It can be… Continue reading End-Stage Amyloidosis: What to Expect for Patients and Caregivers
Biomarkers: Understanding their Importance in Diagnosing Amyloidosis
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Some medical terminology can lose people immediately. If you are researching a condition and come across a phrase that seems important but is complicated, you might choose to skip right past it! For a disease like amyloidosis, that may be the term “biomarkers.” Biomarkers are indicators… Continue reading Biomarkers: Understanding their Importance in Diagnosing Amyloidosis
Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs: The Power of ‘YET’ in Personal Growth
Positive Mindset in Personal Growth and Pain Management Beliefs and habits are created because they have served some purpose in your life at one point in time. They guided you to where you are now, and you kept using them because they worked. They help drive your choices each day in a way that doesn’t… Continue reading Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs: The Power of ‘YET’ in Personal Growth
Chronic Conditions Common in Minorities
Around the globe, race and ethnicity play a role in people’s health and wellness. Genetics may predispose some minorities to chronic health conditions and culture or lifestyle may also be a factor. But we must also consider health disparities among minority groups. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines health disparities as preventable… Continue reading Chronic Conditions Common in Minorities
Common Women’s Health Conditions
When you think of women’s health, you probably think of conditions specific to the biologically female body. This includes pregnancy, gynecological concerns, menopause and breast cancer. But there are many common women affected health conditions outside of these select few that greatly impact women around the globe. Johns Hopkins reports, “Many health issues affect women… Continue reading Common Women’s Health Conditions
Chronic Pain Management: Meeting Fundamental Needs for Better Quality of Life
What Are Fundamental Needs for Better Quality of Life? When you think about your fundamental needs, what comes to mind? At first, you might consider basic necessities like food, water, and shelter. However, fundamental needs are dynamic, encompass so much more, and will continue to evolve over time. Fundamental needs are the things that everyone… Continue reading Chronic Pain Management: Meeting Fundamental Needs for Better Quality of Life