Quest | Muscular Dystrophy Association • 2024-05-17

Treatment Options for Autoimmune Neuromuscular Diseases - Quest | Muscular Dystrophy Association

If you have an autoimmune neuromuscular disease, such as myasthenia gravis (MG) or myositis, you may feel as though your body has betrayed you. After all, your immune system has mistaken healthy tissue for an “invader” and attacks it like it would a virus or bacteria.
In these diseases, “the body has lost its ability to self-regulate its immunity in certain situations,” explains neurologist Tahseen Mozaffar, MD.

EverydayHealth.com • 2024-05-06

Spotlight On: Lighthouse Guild

Some things are more than just the sum of their parts. Case in point: the New York City-based Lighthouse Guild.

In 2013, two venerable nonprofits providing services for people with blindness — The Lighthouse, founded in 1905, and The Jewish Guild for the Blind (later Jewish Guild Healthcare), started in 1914 — merged and became Lighthouse Guild. The organization now draws upon the weighty experience of a combined 229 years’ worth of serving the blind community.

EverydayHealth.com • 2024-01-26

Eye Lymphoma: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Primary intraocular lymphoma (PIOL), also known as vitreoretinal lymphoma, is the most common type of ocular lymphoma. Most people who get PIOL have it in both eyes, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).

Diatribe • 2024-01-17

Alpha Lipoic Acid for Diabetic Neuropathy: Does It Work?

Alpha-lipoic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid naturally found in food. Some studies suggest that supplementing with ALA may play a role in treating diabetic neuropathy.

You already know how important diet is for keeping a lid on diabetes symptoms and glucose levels.

If you live with diabetic neuropathy, a type of nerve damage resulting from diabetes, certain natural compounds found in foods may help slow progression and relieve symptoms.

One is called alpha-lipoic acid (ALA)

diaTribe • 2023-08-28

Reducing Your Risk of Cancer With Type 2 Diabetes

There is evidence suggesting a link between type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. Here’s what you can do that may help reduce your risk.

diaTribe • 2023-07-17

Cryotherapy for Diabetes: Hope or Hype?

Researchers are exploring the benefits of cryotherapy, an alternative therapy where the body is exposed to freezing or near-freezing temperatures like an ice bath or cold plunge. Though evidence is scarce, cold therapy is suggested to be another way to burn calories and lower blood sugar faster in people with diabetes.

Lifeforce • 2023-07-13

Best Omega-3 Supplement 2023: How to Choose and What to Avoid

Could omega-3 fatty acids be the health answer you’ve been fishing for? There’s some pretty strong evidence that a diet rich in seafood — the most common dietary source of these essential fatty acids — serves up an ocean of benefits to heart health, brain health, joint health and more.

But can you get those same perks without the seafood? And even if you are a fish fan, do you get enough omega-3s? If you’re wondering whether are worth looking into, we’ve got all the answers below.

HealthCentral • 2023-01-23

How Does Stress Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis?

If you have RA, you may have noticed a pattern where your most stressful days are also some of your most painful. Research shows that physical, mental, and emotional stress kicks our immune systems into overdrive, and since in RA, an overactive immune system attacks healthy tissue in your joints, that means more inflammation and more pain—which, of course, all leads to more stress.

The Pediatric Orthopedic Center • 2022-10-12

Limb Deformity

Childhood can be difficult enough, but when a child has a deformity of a limb, it’s so much harder. Childhood limb deformities can cause chronic pain and disability, which can lead to anxiety, depression, and social isolation.

As a parent, you would do anything to help. So would we. That’s why you turn to The Pediatric Orthopedic Center’s childhood limb deformity specialists.

HealthCentral • 2021-09-08

Multiple Sclerosis Medication

The super-good news? When it comes to drug treatment for multiple sclerosis, you've got serious options, and lots of 'em, too!

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HealthCentral • 2021-08-31

Multiple Sclerosis: Everything You Need to Know

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or worry you could have multiple sclerosis (MS), you’re probably nervous, confused, and a little scared. We're here to help.

HealthCentral • 2021-08-31

Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

Diagnosing MS takes some work—multiple exams, lots of blood work, MRIs, and more. It's a journey for sure.

HealthCentral • 2021-08-31

Multiple Sclerosis Causes

Nobody really knows the exact cause of multiple sclerosis, and there are likely many.

HealthCentral • 2020-10-22

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

There are more treatment options for MS than ever before. There may not be a cure (yet), but there's an excellent chance that you'll be able slow the disease's progression and even prevent flares.

SpineUniverse Pro • 2020-09-14

Peer Review: Combating Misinformation

Leading spine specialists weigh in on how to how to help educate the un- or misinformed

HealthCentral • 2020-05-05

Signs of Multiple Sclerosis: Numbness, Vision Problems & More

Ask 10 people with multiple sclerosis (MS) what their symptoms are, and you’ll likely get 10 different answers. While there are common challenges—eye problems, fatigue, trouble with gait and memory—exactly how and when you experience them will vary. Which means you might not know what to expect if you’ve recently been diagnosed with this autoimmune condition, and you could really have no clue what's happening if you haven't been diagnosed yet. The good news? We’re here to help.

HealthCentral • 2020-03-16

You’re At Double the Risk of Spinal Fractures If You Have This Common Skin Condition

Points Group • 2020-03-15

5 Do’s (And 6 Don'ts) of Healthcare Email Marketing

Email is alive and well, and the stats don't lie:
• Email generates a 4,200 percent return on investment. For every dollar you spend, you get 42 back.

HealthCentral • 2020-03-13

Why Do I Have Neck Pain from Sleeping?

You can wake up with a stiff neck after sleeping for a few reasons. What’s most encouraging is that there are a few simple fixes that can prevent you from getting neck pain from ruining your day.

Jai Medical Systems • 2020-02-12

Recognize These Signs of a Heart Attack

Have you ever seen someone on television clutch the chest, scrunch the face in pain and collapse? That’s how TV shows a heart attack. Although they really can look like that, heart attacks often have symptoms that are easy to miss—especially in women.

Edison Spine Center • 2020-01-31

Cervical Disc Replacement vs ACDF: Which Should You Choose?

If you have neck pain or radiating pain caused by damage to the cervical spine, you have treatment options. You don’t have to live in pain, but you may have to choose which procedure is right for you. How will you know?

Edison Spine Center • 2020-01-30

Warm Up Your Spine for Winter Workouts

It may be cold outside, but don’t let the temperature stop you from meeting your fitness goals. Discomfort is one thing, but injuring yourself because of the weather is quite another.

Cold muscles are stiff muscles, and stiff muscles are prone to strains and other injuries. When it’s cold out, warming up your upper back, lower back and hips is very important before exercising or playing a sport. We’ll show you how.

Advanced Laparoscopic Associates • 2020-01-23

Why You Want Robotic Surgery

Welcome to the 21st century. No, robots will not be doing the job of surgeons any time soon. However, they are already making surgery quicker, easier and safer at Advanced Laparoscopic Associates. Robotic surgery is an option for a number of surgical procedures at ALA. The robot may not look like what you may expect: a vaguely human-shaped automaton similar to Star Wars’ C3PO. Instead, it’s a cluster of arms that can hold and finely manipulate tools, plus a high-tech camera.

NJ Family Planning League • 2020-01-17

5 Things You Can Do to Practice Sexual Health Self-Care in the New Year - NJFPL

A family planning and wellness visit is not much different from any other doctor appointment you’ve had in the past. You’ll have your vital signs taken and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions about sexual health, birth control, starting a family or anything else you might be wondering about. Depending on your health history an