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People With Cerebral Palsy Could Be in the Crosshairs of the Opioid Crisis
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- People with cerebral palsy are more likely to be prescribed opioids to manage pain, making them vulnerable to the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States, according to a new study.While pain is common among patients with cerebral palsy, opioids may not be as helpful for them because their pain is complex, researchers say.Yet, recent research from the University of Michigan suggests that these patients are more likely to be prescribed opioids and at a higher volume for a longer time.“There is little research on the mechanisms of pain as individuals with cerebral palsy age throughout their life,†said lead author Daniel Whitney, an assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. “Opioids...
What Is Gonococcal Arthritis?
25 April 2023
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Heard of gonorrhea? Most likely. What about gonococcal arthritis? Maybe not.Most folks are familiar with what is gonorrhea, but few may know about gonococcal arthritis, a rare side effect of this sexually transmitted disease (STD).Unfortunately, gonorrhea cases are on the rise, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, especially among individuals between 15 and 24. While gonorrhea can trigger several health issues, one lesser known complication is related to the joints.Here’s everything you need to know about gonococcal arthritis, including its symptoms, causes and treatments.What you should know about gonorrhea and gonococcal arthritisGonorrhea can cause infections in the genital area, rectum and throat, but one of...
Teething Symptoms and How to Help Your Baby Get Relief
25 April 2023
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- When babies start teething, the pain and discomfort can be hard on them. In this short guide, we’ll explain what teething is, when you can expect it to occur and its most common symptoms.Plus, you’ll discover several safe and effective strategies recommended by pediatricians to help your baby find relief from teething pain.What is teething?When your baby’s teeth start breaking through the gums, teething has begun, according to KidsHealth.org. It’s an ongoing process that typically starts with the appearance of their two bottom front teeth. “Discomfort from teething should be pretty mild,†pediatrician Dr. Lisa Diard told the Cleveland Clinic. “And any symptoms your baby does show should only last a few days until the tooth...
Infective Endocarditis: What It Is, Symptoms and Treatments
25 April 2023
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Imagine getting your tooth extracted and a bacterial infection develops afterwards that travels down to your heart.Known as infective endocarditis, or bacterial endocarditis, it happens more often than you might think and it can be life-threatening.Penn Medicine defines infective endocarditis as inflammation of the lining of the heart chambers and valves. Typically, it is caused by a bacterial infection; rarely, it can be caused by a fungal infection.Cedars Sinai further explains that when the valves are not functioning correctly, it can be challenging for the heart to pump blood to the body, which may result in death. The infection can also cause the bacteria to form vegetations. These are clumps of blood cells, bacteria and other things in...
Wisdom Teeth Removal: Surgery, Recovery & What You Can Eat
25 April 2023
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Your dentist has delivered the bad news: You need wisdom teeth removal surgery, a procedure that no one looks forward to having.Curious about what to expect during and after the operation?Experts offer some advice on why these “third molars†should be removed, what happens during surgery and recovery, and the best foods to eat after your wisdom teeth have been extracted.Why would you need to have your wisdom teeth removed?The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) says that wisdom teeth typically come in between the ages of 17 and 25. They can cause symptoms like wisdom teeth pain; red, swollen or bleeding gums; bad breath; and trouble opening your mouth.These extra molars may also crowd out your other teeth, be...
Warning Signs of Oral Cancer
25 April 2023
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Do you know the warning signs of oral cancer?Some oral cancer symptoms are common and easily identifiable. Other symptoms are surprising, and you might miss them.First, what is oral cancer?According to the American Dental Association, the term “oral cancer†encompasses throat, mouth, tongue and jaw cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be approximately 54,540 new cases of oral or oropharyngeal cancer, with approximately 11,580 deaths, in the United States in 2023. These cancers commonly occur in the tongue, tonsils and oropharynx (the throat area behind the mouth), gums and other areas of the mouth.Here, experts break down the symptoms of oral cancer you should be aware of, plus how to prevent oral cancer.Common warning...
Comedian, Actor Richard Lewis Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis
24 April 2023
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Comedian Richard Lewis is the latest celebrity to reveal that he has been diagnosed with the central nervous system disorder Parkinson’s disease.Lewis, 75, said in a video shared on Twitter Sunday that he’d had a series of health complications over the past 3 ½ years.When he noticed he had "started walking a little stiffly" and was "shuffling" his feet, he sought care."I went to a neurologist and they gave me a brain scan and I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and that was about two years ago," Lewis said in the post. "But luckily I got it late in life and they say you progress very slowly if at all and I'm on the right meds so I'm cool."Lewis also said in the video that he had been having “sort of a rocky time†with four...
Cool Storage Could Keep Lungs Ready for Transplant Longer
24 April 2023
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Storing donor lungs at cool — but not near freezing — temperatures can markedly increase the length of time the organs can live outside the human body, a new study suggests.Lungs stored at 50 degrees Fahrenheit remain healthy and viable for transplant up to four times longer than those stored at the current standard temperature of 39 degrees, according to new clinical trial results.“The clinical impact of this study is huge. It’s a paradigm shift for the practice of lung transplant,†said lead researcher Dr. Marcelo Cypel. He is surgical director of the Ajmera Transplant Center at the University Health Network in Toronto.“I have no doubt that this will become the gold standard practice of lung preservation for the foreseeable...
Psychotherapy's Hidden Bonus: Healthier Hearts
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Treating depression with talk therapy may provide protection against heart disease, new research suggests. As depression lifts, people may begin to...
Digestive Organs Vary Widely Between People, Study Finds
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- People are often reminded that they are their own unique person — and a new study says that’s particularly true of the digestive tract.Dissections of...
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