Many people will tell you that when you experience a tragedy there is no right or wrong way to grieve. But understanding what grief is and how it works may ease the pain of the process. Emotional responses to loss can often be overwhelming or debilitating, and coping with grief is difficult. A sudden death… Continue reading Coping with Grief and Loss
Experimental Pain Medicine May Be Opioid Alternative
In a recent study, Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced promising results from a late-stage clinical trial of their experimental pain medicine, VX-548. The drug demonstrated superiority over a placebo in relieving pain following two different surgeries. Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, and bunionectomy, which is surgery on the foot. Additionally, a smaller Phase 3 study… Continue reading Experimental Pain Medicine May Be Opioid Alternative
Can You Eat Pineapple with Chronic Kidney Disease?
Pineapples can be enjoyed in so many different ways. In salsas, drinks, salads, or even grilled. But are you able to enjoy them when you have chronic kidney disease? Let’s find out. Pineapple Nutrition Information for Chronic Kidney Disease Pineapple is technically in the berry family and is considered a tropical fruit. Check out the… Continue reading Can You Eat Pineapple with Chronic Kidney Disease?
How Bipolar Disorder Impacts Parent and Child Relationships
A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that “one in 14 kids in the U.S. has a caregiver with poor mental health.” Mental health is a critical part of a child’s overall well-being. When specialists talk about mental health, they mean the mental, emotional, and behavioral health of a child.… Continue reading How Bipolar Disorder Impacts Parent and Child Relationships
UPFs Raise Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease
A recent study published in Frontiers in Nutrition looked at the link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD affects a significant portion of the global population, with about 15% of adults in the United States estimated to be affected. While previous research has explored associations… Continue reading UPFs Raise Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease
Can Video Games Improve Memory?
For anyone living with a condition such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, maintaining cognitive function and memory can be challenging! However, research suggests that engaging in games and activities designed to stimulate the brain can have significant benefits. Today, PatientsLikeMe will explore how playing games can help improve memory, enhance cognitive abilities, and reduce anxiety… Continue reading Can Video Games Improve Memory?
Vaginal pH Balance and Its Importance
What is pH Balance? According to Women’s Health Arizona, “your vaginal pH refers to the acidity of the vagina and can be affected by common factors like unprotected sex, pregnancy, your menstrual period, improper vaginal care, and menopause.” The normal pH level of the vagina is between 3.8 and 5. Infections and douching are some… Continue reading Vaginal pH Balance and Its Importance
How Racism and Sexism Impact Black Women’s Health
Systemic racism has plagued the United States since the country began. These oppressive systems impact every sector including healthcare. Black people, but especially Black women, have struggled to find equitable treatment from medical professionals for centuries. For nearly 30-years, Boston University has led the largest and longest running study of Black Women’s health in the… Continue reading How Racism and Sexism Impact Black Women’s Health
Finding a Cure: The State of Type 1 Diabetes Research
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA 100 years ago, a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes was a death sentence. There was no treatment, no cure, nothing to do except put people on strict diets and hope to extend life as long as possible. In 1922, a 14-year-old patient in Toronto was the… Continue reading Finding a Cure: The State of Type 1 Diabetes Research
Diet and Exercise Advice for Managing Type 1 Diabetes
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA When living with a lifelong condition like type 1 diabetes (T1D), there is a lot of information to absorb. Some of the most relevant to daily life are the changes you need to make to what you eat and how you exercise. PatientsLikeMe is here to… Continue reading Diet and Exercise Advice for Managing Type 1 Diabetes