Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA One of the many ways amyloidosis can affect the body is by accumulating in the heart. Cardiac amyloidosis is a rare but serious condition. It is characterized by the deposition of abnormal proteins, known as amyloids, in heart tissue. These amyloid deposits can disrupt the normal… Continue reading How Does Cardiac Amyloidosis Affect the Heart?
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Is Amyloidosis a Cancer? Comparing the Two Diseases
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA In the realm of medical conditions, amyloidosis and cancer stand out as significant challenges. Both diseases involve the spread of abnormal cells throughout different parts of the body. They can show up in various organs and tissues, and if left untreated can be fatal. Each of… Continue reading Is Amyloidosis a Cancer? Comparing the Two Diseases
ATTR Amyloidosis: The Hidden Disease
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD MHA Heart failure, gastrointestinal problems, and nerve pain. Many conditions can cause these symptoms! One of them, often undetected and undiagnosed, is transthyretin amyloidosis, or ATTR amyloidosis. What exactly is that? Amyloidosis is a rare and progressive disease. It is categorized by the buildup of abnormal protein… Continue reading ATTR Amyloidosis: The Hidden Disease
How Chronic Kidney Disease Affects Mental Health
When living with a condition like chronic kidney disease (CKD), dealing with the physical side effects are often the priority. CKD progresses gradually and may not show symptoms early on. As it worsens, symptoms such as high blood pressure and swelling can appear. In advanced stages, CKD can result in kidney failure. But how does… Continue reading How Chronic Kidney Disease Affects Mental Health
Weight Loss Drug Can Benefit Those With Diabetes, Heart Failure
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that the weight loss drug Wegovy may offer health benefits beyond just helping people lose weight. It particularly benefits individuals with Type 2 diabetes who also have a common type of heart failure called obesity-related heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. This is another… Continue reading Weight Loss Drug Can Benefit Those With Diabetes, Heart Failure
The Black Maternal Health Crisis
In the United States “Black women are three times more likely than White women to die from a pregnancy-related cause” with “most of the maternal deaths being preventable” according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. And unlike widespread belief, these staggering statistics span all education and economic levels. The “wealthiest Black woman in… Continue reading The Black Maternal Health Crisis
Annual Pap Smears are History
A pap smear or pap test is a screening for cervical cancer by looking for abnormal cells that may develop into cancerous cells. Pap smears were once recommended as annual tests for women between the ages of 18-30. This recommendation has changed over the years as new tests have been made available for high risk… Continue reading Annual Pap Smears are History
Coping with Grief and Loss
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
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
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?