What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a long-term skin disease that causes skin cells to grow faster than normal. The cells build up on the surface of your skin and cause red patches. The cause of psoriasis is not known. A problem with your immune system or a family history of psoriasis may...
For diffuse gliomas, it is important to identify IDH mutations, given the favorable clinical behavior and potential for using FDA approved IDH inhibitors in the near future. MGMT promoter methylation testing is the most established molecular marker for response to temozolomide in IDH wild-type gliobla...
Menopause is a normal stage in a person's life when monthly periods stop. You are considered to be in menopause when you have not had a period for a full year after the age of 40. Menopause usually occurs between ages 47 to 53. Perimenopause is a stage before menopause that may cause...
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer. One of the primary mesothelioma causes is asbestos exposure. The cancer develops in the mesothelium, a protective membrane that lines three body cavities: the thoracic cavity (pleura), abdominal cavity (peritoneum) and the heart sac (pericardium). In...
Intrauterine insemination with donor sperm, also known as artificial insemination with donor sperm (AID) is an assisted reproductive treatment indicated for couples with a severe male factor or for women who lack a male partner, whether they are single women or same sex female couples. In these ...
While cancer is one of the worst, regularly eating the cancer causing foods in our top ten list can also lead to heart disease, diabetes, chronic inflammation, and so much more. What Causes Cancer? Understanding possible causes of cancer comes down to understanding the causes of gene and DNA...
As OFF states can occur unheralded and independent from medication intake, on-demand treatment of OFF states is a growing field including the application of new formulations of well-known drugs. Orally inhaled levodopa (CVT-301) recently received marketing authorization by FDA and by EMA as a “...
Though rare, it could also run in the family due to a faulty gene. Known as “familial Alzheimer’s disease,” early onset typically affects members of the same family in every generation, but this occurrence typicallyaccounts for 1 percent or less of cases, according to the Alzheimer’s As...
Low-dose ibuprofen (dosages up to 1200mg per day) is considered an alternative to naproxen; however, higher dosages of ibuprofen (up to the recommended maximum of 2400mg/day) are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events. People who have already had a heart attack or stroke mu...
What is the newest weight loss drug?The newest weight loss injection approved by the FDA is Zepbound (tirzepatide), a dual GIP/GLP-1 (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1) agonist. Zepbound was approved on Nov. 8, 2023 and is given as a once-weekly su...