A study of gene changes in the retina has brought closer the day when drugs may be able to stop or reverse the development of nearsightedness, or myopia, a common condition expected to affect half the world’s population by 2050. We may soon be able to treat myopia with drugs. Dr. Andrei Tkatchenko, of Columbia … Read more
A person may have knee surgery to treat pain in the joint due to an injury, such as torn cartilage or a torn ligament. It can also treat other conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis. This article will look at the different types of knee surgery, the rehabilitation timelines, and what people … Read more
In heart failure, the heart is unable to pump blood effectively throughout the body. One key factor in the development of this condition is calcium dysregulation. A newly discovered molecule that may be able to address this issue could become the next therapeutic target for this heart condition. Will a newly discovered molecule become the … Read more
Psoriatic arthritis causes inflammation in the joints and can disrupt daily life, especially when it affects the hands. Treatments and home remedies can help keep symptoms under control. Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory joint condition related to psoriasis. An estimated 30 percent of people with psoriasis also develop psoriatic arthritis. When psoriatic arthritis affects the … Read more
If a nipple is inverted, it lies flat against the areola or goes inward instead of sticking out. The areola is the circular area of pigmented skin around the nipple. Another name for inverted nipples is retracted nipples. Some people are born with them, and others develop them later in life. Both males and females … Read more
Two new studies, presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology 2018 Congress, show that people with sarcoma often take complementary and alternative medicine with little regard for the potential risks or ways in which they may interact with conventional cancer treatment. Vitamin and herb supplements could be risky when added to cancer treatment. Sarcoma … Read more
