Right now, there are three types of COVID-19 tests:1 Molecular — Also known as a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test, this test detects whether genetic material of the virus is present in the sample collected from your throat or sputum (the back of your sinuses) Antigen — This test, sometimes referred to as “rapid test,”… Read More »
Patients and clinicians may not be fully aware that women are at increased risk for depression during the menopausal transition. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians screen all adults for depression, highlighting the importance of screening in populations at particularly high risk for depression. While these recommendations have prompted increased awareness… Read More »
Research Highlights: People who take angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-i) or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) for conditions such as high blood pressure were less likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer after having a normal colonoscopy. This is the first study to show potential benefits on colorectal cancer development from these commonly prescribed hypertension… Read More »
But there’s an issue with homemade dog food diets. Test your knowledge by taking our quiz. Does Your Dog Really Need Lamb, Bison, and Other ‘Hypoallergenic’ Dog Food Proteins? How common is dog food allergies symptoms can be hard to tie to specific foods. Signs of an allergic reaction include itching, severe swelling and redness… Read More »
The results of a first-in-human clinical trial of gene therapy to treat a common cause of genetic blindness have shown partial reversal of sight loss in some patients. X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, caused by mutations in RPGR gene, is the most common cause of blindness in young people. The inherited mutations lead to degeneration of light… Read More »
CBT is the first, is a psychotherapist, your teen may need to change medications. This is because they can become addictive if used for longer than 4 weeks. Anxiety processing in the basolateral amygdala has been implicated with dendritic arborization of the amygdaloid neurons. As soon as 1 anxious thought is how common is anxiety… Read More »