According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer occurs when cells mutate and become cancerous cells that multiply and form tumors in the breast. While the cause of each breast cancer diagnosis is unknown, we know many of the risk factors.… Continue reading Is Breast Cancer Hereditary?
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
Fibromyalgia: Self-Care Tips during a flare up
4-6% of Americans are living with fibromyalgia, which is characterized by widespread body pain or aching muscles (myalgia) and multiple points on the body that are tender to the touch, called tender points. During a flare, you may experience pain throughout the body, brain fog, sleep issues, increased sensitivity to stimuli, intestinal issues, and emotional… Continue reading Fibromyalgia: Self-Care Tips during a flare up
Improving Form and Safety During Home-Based Therapy for Pain Management
In recent years, home-based virtual therapy sessions have become a popular and effective way to manage pain. This approach has a number of benefits, including convenience and increased accessibility. Through companies like Kaia Health, people suffering from chronic pain are able to access personalized care from health professionals. They are given the tools and routines… Continue reading Improving Form and Safety During Home-Based Therapy for Pain Management
How Virtual Reality is Transforming ALS Treatment
In an incredible leap for medical technology, a 64-year-old named Mark with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), has become the first patient to use the Apple Vision Pro headset through an implantable brain-computer interface (BCI). This highlights the potential of BCIs in treating neurodegenerative diseases like ALS. It also opens up new possibilities for enhancing the… Continue reading How Virtual Reality is Transforming ALS Treatment
FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for Severe Allergic Reactions
In a groundbreaking development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first nasal spray for treating severe allergic reactions. This treatment, called Neffy, is the first needle-free alternative to traditional methods like the EpiPen. This new product is a big step forward in the treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions. Understanding Severe Allergies… Continue reading FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for Severe Allergic Reactions