Water (please note that water alone is not necessarily safe to use in infants and can lead to significant electrolyte problems. For this reason, Pedialyte or other balanced electrolyte solutions should be used.
People with RA may experience an increase in symptoms, called "flares," that can last for days or weeks. They may also have periods of remission where they have few or no symptoms. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but medications can stop the progression of the disease and ease ...
Of the84,000 chemicalswe have introduced into our environment in the past 100 years, only a few hundred have been tested for safety. Toxins are lurking in your home, in the water you drink, and in the air you breathe. Whileoutdoor pollutioncan cause cognitive problems,indoor air pollutioni...
Dr. Barak: “We discovered that treatment in the oxygen-enriched pressure chamber reduces inflammation in the brain and leads to an increase in the expression of substances responsible for improving blood and oxygen supply to the brain, and therefore brain function. In addition, we saw a de...
Seniors and elderly people tend to be more vulnerable to medical- and health-related fraud. If you have a parent or an elderly friend who seems to be interested in a medical or health-related program that promises more than is normally reasonable, take some time to help them examine all th...
Fractures from osteoporosis often happen in the hip, wrist, and spine. Hip fractures often require surgery. Wrist fractures may need casting or surgery. Spine, wrist, and hip fractures are the most common in seniors. Weak bones can lead to a compression fracture in the vertebrae, the bones ...
The following methods of disease prevention are especially important for older adults:Stay Vaccinated Influenza Vaccine: This vaccine is acquired yearly and helps prevent the flu. About 70% to 90% of deaths from influenza occur in patients 65 and older. Seniors undergoing cancer treatment should ...
One characteristic that distinguishes bioethics from its forbearers, however, is the attention it pays to biotechnological solutions for health problems. From genetic medicine, stem cells, and biologics to brain imaging, artificial hearts, and other biomechanical treatments, bioethics grapples with the ...
Fractures from osteoporosis often happen in the hip, wrist, and spine. Hip fractures often require surgery. Wrist fractures may need casting or surgery. Spine, wrist, and hip fractures are the most common in seniors. Weak bones can lead to a compression fracture in the vertebrae, the bones ...
Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease, meaning it can affect the entire body. In addition to the joints and muscles, RA can cause problems in many other areas of the body: Eyes and mouth: inflammation of the glands in the eyes and mouth causes dryness, and an autoimmune disease of th...