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1 week ago | 
cnet.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik |Annie Miller
If you're tossing and turning at night and not getting enough sleep, you aren't alone. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of American adults don't get enough sleep. It happens to all of us but bad sleep is more serious than you might realize. It's associated with the development of chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Thankfully, you aren't doomed to live with poor sleep.
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1 week ago | 
medcentral.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik
Resiniferatoxin (RTX), a small, plant-derived agonist of the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) ion channel, was shown to reduce intractable pain in patients with advanced cancer in an interim study published in NEJM Evidence. “TRPV1, the receptor for RTX, is a molecule located in pain-sensing nerve endings in the skin and deep tissues.
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2 weeks ago | 
health.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik
Solskin / Getty Images Computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are two types of imaging procedures. They both create detailed images of the internal body structures. While CT scans use X-rays to produce the images, MRIs use magnetic fields and radio waves. Both CT scans and MRIs are relatively safe procedures. It's important to talk with your healthcare provider to discuss the benefits and limitations of an MRI or CT scan before undergoing the procedure.
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2 weeks ago | 
medscape.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik
Enthesitis, inflammation of the entheses (sites where tendons and ligaments attach to the bone), is a common feature of inflammatory arthritis. It is most prevalent in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Enthesitis often causes pain, swelling, and stiffness at entheseal sites, including the Achilles tendon, iliac crest, plantar fascia, and lateral epicondyles. Enthesitis is a hallmark feature of PsA, occurring in 35%-50% of patients.
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3 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik
Melatonin is undoubtedly the most popular go-to sleep supplement on the market. However, melatonin isn't best for everyone. In fact, it can give some people bizarre dreams or leave them feeling groggy the next day. If you're one of those people, there's an alternative to melatonin. Another sleep aid that's gained recent popularity is magnesium, which is said to calm your nervous system and help you get quality sleep. Read on to learn about magnesium's benefits, types and dose suggestions.
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4 weeks ago | 
health.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik |Jay N. Yepuri
MoMo Productions / Getty Images MASH is the new term for NASH. MASH stands for metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis, a type of liver disease. The liver disease used to be referred to as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH. The change from NASH to MASH took place in 2023 to better reflect the actual cause of the liver disease and to destigmatize the condition. Transition to MASH There is no difference between NASH and MASH. They describe the same disease.
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4 weeks ago | 
medscape.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by dactylitis, enthesitis, peripheral arthritis, skin and nail psoriasis, and spondylitis, occurs in around 10%-30% of people with psoriasis. While several pharmacological treatment strategies exist, PsA continues to significantly impact patients' pain levels, functional capacity, and mental well-being.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik |Qin Rao
High liver enzyme levels aren't always cause for alarm, but they may signal a condition that needs treatment. MoMo Productions / Getty Images Your liver plays a major role in digestion, metabolism, and detoxification (eliminating harmful substances from your body). Liver enzymes help the liver perform these functions by speeding up chemical reactions. Elevated liver enzymes happen when there are higher-than-normal levels of liver enzymes in your blood.
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1 month ago | 
cnet.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik
Melatonin is undoubtedly the most popular sleep supplement on the market. However, melatonin doesn't help everyone sleep better. In fact, it can give some people bizarre dreams or leave them feeling groggy the next day. If you're one of those people, you're not out of luck. Another sleep aid that's gained recent popularity is magnesium, which is said to calm your nervous system and help you get quality sleep. Read on to learn about magnesium's benefits, types and dosage suggestions.
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1 month ago | 
businessandamerica.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik
Graft vs. host disease (GVHD) can occur after a stem cell transplant from a donor. Transplants replace unhealthy cells with healthy blood-forming cells, which can treat some cancers. GVHD happens when the transplanted cells recognize your body’s cells as foreign and attack them. GVHD may be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Depending on what organs it affects, GVHD can lead to many symptoms. There are two main types of GVHD, categorized based on when symptoms begin.
