Western high-fat diet can cause chronic pain, according to new study
A typical Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful disorders common in people with conditions such as diabetes or obesity, according to a groundbreaking paper authored by a team led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, also referred to as UT Health San Antonio. Moreover, changes in diet […]
Pediatric Allergic March Supported by Nationwide EHR Data
A typical allergic march started with atopic dermatitis during infancy and progressed to other allergies later in life, a multi-state study found. In total, 13.4% of pediatric study participants had two or more allergic conditions based on electronic health record (EHR) information, reported David A. Hill, MD, PhD, of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and coauthors. […]
Introducing a protocol for using robotic pets in memory care
You might think it was a typical therapy session at a long-term care facility. In a quiet room, a therapist sets down a pet carrier, brings out a cat, and sets it on a resident’s lap. As the resident gently strokes the cat’s fur, it purrs, and the therapist asks the resident questions about their […]
What Are the Six Types of Anxiety Disorders? 6 Ways to Treat
The six main types of anxiety disorders are: A typical variant is selective mutism, which may be often seen in kids who are confident in front of their family but may not speak at all in school or other places. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): It is a long-term disorder that makes a person inappropriately anxious […]
What Are the Most Common Long-Term Effects of COVID-19?
Typical symptoms of long COVID-19 Most people recover from COVID-19 in two weeks. The most common long-term effects of COVID-19 infection are mood problems, neurological issues, heart disease, liver disease, lung disease, and heart disease. Most people recover from COVID-19 in two weeks. A few people can have symptoms lasting more than four weeks after diagnosis, […]
How Serious Is Human Metapneumovirus? Symptoms, Contagious
The typical symptoms of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) are not usually severe; however, the virus can cause more serious illnesses in some people. The typical symptoms are not usually severe, but in some cases, human metapneumovirus (hMPV) can cause more serious illnesses, such as pneumonia or bronchitis, especially in people with low immunity. hMPV is a […]
How To Take N.O.T.E And Help Your Kids If They Are Struggling
If your child is struggling, it can be hard to know if those struggles are common or typical, or if they might be the signs of a learning or thinking difference. Learning and thinking differences, like ADHD or dyslexia, affect 1 in 5 Americans, though misinformation, stigma, lack of awareness and other barriers such as […]
Gender Bias in the OR Is a Hazard to Patient Safety
It was a typical bustling morning in the pre-operative area where I was waiting for my patient to go back to the operating room (OR). I was reviewing my day ahead: after a short procedure in the OR, I had a full clinic day with multiple office procedures, and then was leaving immediately for an […]