Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is a major health problem worldwide, with approximately 200 million affected individuals and a significant rate of progression to end-stage cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). If hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is left untreated in the population, then the ...
a more specialized treatment plan might be exactly what you need for lasting relief. While chronic pain is long lasting, it doesn’t have to be permanent. That’s where TRIA Neck and Back Strengthening may be able to help.
both physicians strive to find the right path forward. In this week’s “First Opinion Podcast,” they discuss how to treat chronic pain adequately and ethically.
"We have found that there are huge gaps in our knowledge base. For example, none of the opioid research trials lasted longer than four months, a small fraction of the time during which many chronic sufferers typically experience pain and are prescribed this potent class of medication," said ...
Treating a Wind Dryness Cough with Traditional Chinese Medicine This type of cough is typically contracted after exposure to a dry environment. Different from a chronic dry cough caused by a deficiency of lung yin (often from smoking), in this case the dryness of the air allo...
I engaged myself in therapy sessions because I was having the worst kind of mental andemotional instability. However, my concourses don’t seem to treat my condition. There’s no treatment plan, no attainable goal, and my therapist and I are not working together. It feels like we’re onl...
Studies have shown qigong to be effective in helping to manage health issues from high blood pressure and chronic illness to anxiety, stress, even neck pain. If you’re curious, push back from your desk, or wherever you happen to be, and try this 4-minute seated relaxation exercise from ...
Is a full-body MRI worth it? Learn about the benefits and risks to make an informed decision. Claire WoltersandJoseph EbingerApril 8, 2025 Basics of Medicare Confused about Medicare? We’ll break down all of the parts, what coverage may be best for you and how to enroll. ...
When classified as a disorder, anxiety is “persistent and excessive worry” where individuals can lose rational perspective and “expect the worst, even when there is no apparent reason for concern,” according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Chronic or severe symptoms may ...
Toxic Release Index Score: Represents potential for chronic human health risk from exposure to toxic chemicals relative to other communities, normalized by population. Zero is best. (2022; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Natural Environment Area With Tree Canopy: Reflects the percentage of lan...