Will Jock Itch Go Away on Its Own? Home Remedies, Treatment
Although jock itch is a curable condition, it does not go away on its own and can lead to complications if left untreated. No, jock itch does not go away on its own but can be cured with proper medications. Jock itch, medically called tinea cruris, is a fungal infection of the skin around the […]
What Makes a Person a Hypochondriac?
Hypochondria, also known as hypochondriasis or illness anxiety disorder, is a condition that involves obsession and intense worrying about your health. Hypochondria, also known as hypochondriasis or illness anxiety disorder, is a condition that involves obsession and intense worrying about your health. Hypochondria has a variety of causes and treatments. What is hypochondria? Hypochondria is […]
Only alcohol — not caffeine, diet or lack of sleep — might trigger heart rhythm condition
New research from UC San Francisco that tested possible triggers of a common heart condition, including caffeine, sleep deprivation and sleeping on the left side, found that only alcohol use was consistently associated with more episodes of the heart arrhythmia. The authors conclude that people might be able to reduce their risk of atrial fibrillation […]
Year in Review: Psoriatic Arthritis
The year 2021 saw additional advances and refinements in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a heterogeneous condition that in the past has lagged behind rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in therapeutic progress. But improved understanding of the pathogenesis of PsA has allowed more targeted, safer, and more effective treatment approaches. In particular, data have begun to […]
Researchers find benefits and drawbacks to two-step surgical approach for ‘leaky heart valves’: Study finds better short-term outcomes, but increased need for a pacemaker
Patients with mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation, a condition sometimes called “leaky heart valves,” appeared to do better after two years if they had a tricuspid valve repair at the time of mitral valve surgery, according to a study supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a part of the National Institutes […]
What Medications Are Used to Treat Alcoholism?
How do I know if I am an alcoholic? Alcoholism or alcohol use disorder is a medical condition in which you consume progressively larger amounts of alcohol. It is a condition that can be chronic and have other serious social, familial, and medical consequences. However, there are many different treatments, including medications that you can […]
Researchers discover unknown childhood genetic condition and its potential cure: Findings point to the possibility of treating and preventing birth defects before birth
Describing a previously unknown genetic condition that affects children, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine say they also found a potential method to prevent the gene mutation by administering a drug during pregnancy. The findings publish in the September 30, 2021 issue of The […]
Gene for sex hormone synthesis could play key role in eczema: Potential new treatment target for common skin condition
A study led by UT Southwestern dermatologists suggests that a common inflammatory skin condition may stem from poorly regulated sex hormones. The finding, published this week in PNAS, could offer an unexpected new target to fight this condition. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a form of eczema. AD affects up to 13% of children and 10% […]
Researchers find immune component to rare neurodegenerative disease: Niemann-Pick disease type C, long thought to be tied to cholesterol metabolism, may eventually be treated with immune inhibitors
UT Southwestern researchers have identified an immune protein tied to the rare neurodegenerative condition known as Niemann-Pick disease type C. The finding, made in mouse models and published online in Nature, could offer a powerful new therapeutic target for Niemann-Pick disease type C, a condition that was identified more than a century ago but still […]