Lung cancer is a serious disease that can significantly affect our bodies, especially the respiratory system. The respiratory system is our body’s main way of taking in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide. In this blog, we’ll learn how how lung cancer impacts the respiratory system, the circulatory system, and common symptoms that patients… Continue reading What Is the Function of the Respiratory System and How Does Lung Cancer Impact This?
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A Promising New Approach for Lupus: What is CAR T-Cell Therapy?
CAR T-Cell Therapy is a promising new treatment to reduce the impact of lupus and the inflammatory response. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or Lupus) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect many different parts of the body. Patients may encounter a range of symptoms depending on the specific systems of the body that are impacted.… Continue reading A Promising New Approach for Lupus: What is CAR T-Cell Therapy?
Fibromyalgia: Tips & Tricks for Traveling
If you have been recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia or are struggling with your symptoms, traveling (even a day trip) might seem daunting. Coping with chronic fatigue, pain or brain fog can make travel stressful if you are unprepared! This can be compounded if you are traveling alone, if you are driving or taking a new… Continue reading Fibromyalgia: Tips & Tricks for Traveling
The Importance of Medication Adherence: How Technology Can Help
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Medication adherence, or taking medications exactly as prescribed, is a crucial part of managing an illness. Treatment plans are effective if and when the patient sticks to the routine. For example, medications like selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), common antidepressants, require consistent daily intake for several weeks… Continue reading The Importance of Medication Adherence: How Technology Can Help
Understanding the Signs of a Heart Attack
A heart attack happens when the blood flow to the heart is seriously reduced or blocked. This blockage is usually caused by a buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances in the heart’s arteries. These buildups are called plaques. Sometimes, a plaque can burst, leading to a clot that blocks blood flow, causing damage to… Continue reading Understanding the Signs of a Heart Attack
Preparing for the Unexpected: What to Do During a Healthcare Service Outage
Early in the morning on July 19th, 2024, an IT glitch associated with Microsoft’s cloud computing services led to major outages to services worldwide. Airlines, health systems, law enforcement agencies, and banking were all affected. The outage was due to a faulty software update by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. Long lines formed at airports as… Continue reading Preparing for the Unexpected: What to Do During a Healthcare Service Outage
Health Conditions that Impact Black Communities
It has been researched and documented that Black individuals in the United States experience significant health disparities across sectors. “Compared to their white counterparts, African Americans are generally at higher risk for heart diseases, stroke, cancer, asthma, influenza and pneumonia, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS,” according to the Office of Minority Health. This same office reports, “Blacks/African… Continue reading Health Conditions that Impact Black Communities
The Benefits of Cold Plunging and Cold Therapy for Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Chilling Benefits? What to Know About Cold Plunges Cold plunging and cold therapy, also known as cryotherapy, have gained popularity for their potential benefits in managing chronic pain and chronic diseases. Let’s explore the science behind this buzzed-about therapy and its potential to improve health and wellness. Understanding Cold Therapy… Continue reading The Benefits of Cold Plunging and Cold Therapy for Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness
Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn’s Disease: Understanding the Key Differences
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Navigating the Differences Between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affects millions worldwide, with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s Disease being the two main types. While these conditions share similarities, understanding their differences is crucial for proper diagnosis… Continue reading Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn’s Disease: Understanding the Key Differences
From Preclinical to Approval: How Clinical Trials Bring New Treatments to Market
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Clinical Trials Explained Often, we hear of new treatments becoming available, but have you ever wondered what each new treatment has to go through to get approved by a regulatory body like the FDA? Before a new treatment is approved for commercialization, it needs to go through a meticulous trial… Continue reading From Preclinical to Approval: How Clinical Trials Bring New Treatments to Market