“For many years, we’ve known that there is a defect in the conversion of pro-renin to renin [in DKD],” Mount said in the presentation. Other effective treatments for CKD and DM include finerenone (a non-steroidal minera...
I think that all treatments of whatever sort are a kind of medication, and they all have risks and benefits. I want to see my patients healthy as much as anyone. My first and foremost approach to treating diabetes is through lifestyle, through a healthy diet and exercise, because I think...
Two major tasks confront practitioners: 1) diagnosing and prescribing effective treatments, and 2) perceiving patients representations of their illnesses and treatments and action plans for treatment implementation, essential for adherence to treatment protocols. Clinicians fail to perceive patients' ...
Osteoporosis affects over 10 million Americans over 50. Bisphosphonate therapy, mainly alendronate, is amongst the most prescribed treatments for the disease. The use of alendronate and other bisphosphonates has been associated with depressive symptoms i
Common treatments for unstable angina include blood thinners like heparin, clopidogrel, and aspirin. Medications that reduce blood pressure or cholesterol levels may also be prescribed to reduce symptoms of angina.
Some things raise your risk for both diabetes and gout, but you can manage many of the causes of these conditions. What Causes Gout? Gout usually happens when uric acid builds up in the blood (a condition called hyperuricemia). This acid is a waste that your body makes when it breaks do...
Getting started with home remedies, natural treatments and alternative medicine is simple enough… in fact, you'll probably find everything you need right here, in your kitchen. Just scout around, add a little bit of this, a dash of that, and you're good to go! A healing mixture of ho...
3 When left untreated, common mental disorders can impair role functioning, self-care, and adherence to treatments and are associated with reduced productivity and increased health care costs.4 Zimbabwe has a large treatment gap for common mental disorders, with only 10 psychiatrists serving a ...
A weakened immune system (for instance, because you're going through chemotherapy or live with a condition such as AIDS) Pregnancy Living in a long-term care facility Asthma Diabetes Heart disease Liver or kidney issues Metabolic disorders
Atrantil: A dietary supplement designed specifically for constipation-predominant IBS, limited studies suggest Atrantil may reduce bloating and constipation. The ACG guidelines specifically recommend against the OTC laxative polyethylene glycol (PEG) and don't mention any of the other treatments in this ...