How Can PAD Be Confused With Diabetes?
Women Peripheral artery disease (PAD) typically falls under the cardiology specialty. Diabetes is primarily treated by endocrinologists and nephrologists. How can diabetes be confused with PAD?
Life With Lupus
Educational This autoimmune system disorder may go undetected for months or years with symptoms ranging from mild to aggressive attacks on skin and internal organs.
What’s Shaking With Parkinson’s?
Patient-Friendly The most obvious symptom of Parkinson’s disease is tremors. It is often assumed to be a musculoskeletal disorder. But patients and caregivers should be alert to neurological changes.
Could You Be a Good Caregiver?
Patient-Friendly Patients can become demanding with little motivation for self-sufficiency. Read how a prospective caregiver underestimates the task.
Step Into Shoes of Chronic Pain Sufferers
Patient-Friendly Chronic pain sufferers need more endurance. Whether you are a friend, loved one or personal physician, here is an introduction to the world of these heroes that deserve our support.
Here Are Clues A Patient Has Sjögren’s
Women When your eyes are so dry they hurt and vision is blurred, it is wise to seek an eye care professional. Patient response to antibiotics may help diagnose this autoimmune disorder...
Pros and Cons of Cortisone Injections
Patient-Friendly People who are not ill respond differently to the mention of medication side effects than those who are patients. Take cortisone, for example.
CT and PET Scan vs MRI
Women For many health physicians, an MRI is a figurative black hole into which a patient may be inserted to see what comes out. This often occurs without a definitive diagnosis. By means...
Sjögren’s Syndrome: Pain Beyond Tears
Women People with Sjögren’s syndrome are confused with those having dry eye syndrome. If it was just dry eyes or diminished tears, Sjögren’s syndrome might be treated solely with eye drops. Learn...
Is Cannabis Safe For General Consumption?
Mature There are no graphic images but this is a mature subject matter. Marijuana is appearing in foods and beverages at dispensaries and on high-end restaurant menus. Is it legal and what’s the...