Optic atrophy is a condition that affects the optic nerve, which carries impulses from the eye to the brain. It is a rare condition without any known cure currently. Optic atrophy is typically a result of damage due to other conditions. It can lead to...
Within recent years, stem cell therapy has really made its presence known to both the medical community and the general public. Stem cell therapy involves harvesting stem cells that occur naturally either from a donor or the patient themselves, isolating those stem cells, and injecting...
So, you have been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. Now what? Cardiomyopathy is a condition that can affect men and women, and the young and the elderly. It is a condition that makes it more difficult for your heart to pump blood throughout your body. Left untreated,...
Scleroderma is a rare condition that leads to the hardening and tightening of the skin and the connective tissues. While some people are only affected in their skin, others are affected throughout the whole body. Scleroderma can negatively impact a person’s quality of life. In...
There are about 1 million people in the United States who have psoriatic arthritis. It is a condition that affects some, but not all people who suffer from psoriasis. While most people develop psoriasis first, there are some patients who notice joint pain and see...
Many people have heard of hepatitis A and B before. In fact, most people receive vaccinations for these diseases early on in childhood. Hepatitis A and B can be transmitted through food, water, or bodily fluids. It is relatively common and can, fortunately, be prevented...
Pain management is an important field in the world of medicine. As modern medicine has allowed people to live longer and longer, it is more common to notice the body breaking down in old age. This undoubtedly leads to pain. Pain management has made some...
Interstitial cystitis is a painful condition that affects many people in the United States. It is a very difficult condition to treat, and while there are treatments available that help with symptoms, there is no cure. Interstitial cystitis can greatly affect a person’s quality of...
Sports injuries are a relatively common occurrence in the United States. Roughly 8.6 million sports injuries occur in the United States each year. The most common type of sports injury is a strain or sprain. They account for just over 40% of all sports injuries. ...
As stem cells have become more studied and more popular, the general population is beginning to ask more questions. We have all seen the headlines about stem cells being a miracle worker in the field of medicine. It is also common knowledge that stem cells...
