Urinary tract infections are common, and antibiotics are the only tried-and-true treatment to rid your body of nasty bacteria for good. But what do you do if you have UTI symptoms and can’t get to the doctor right away? Fortunately, several over-the-counter treatments are available to help manage the symptoms associated with UTIs. There are…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of possible symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance. It is a lifelong condition that can sometimes cause severe disability, although it can sometimes be mild. In many cases, the symptoms are…
Treatment for multiple myeloma is not always needed right away. If there are no symptoms, you may have tests to look for myeloma to see if it gets worse. When multiple myeloma causes symptoms, treatment often begins with medication. Treatment can help relieve pain, control complications and slow the growth of myeloma cells. Treatment may…
Colon cancer starts in the colon or rectum. These cancers may moreover be called colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where they begin. Colon cancer and rectal cancer are often grouped because they share many characteristics. Colon and rectum The colon and rectum make up the large intestine (or colon), which is part…
Multiple myeloma is a cancer that develops in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell. Healthy plasma cells help fight infection by making proteins called antibodies. Antibodies find and attack germs. In multiple myeloma, cancerous plasma cells form in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft substance inside bones where blood…
Groundbreaking Approaches in the Battle Against Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder that develops in mid-to late adulthood. This results in a progressive and irreversible loss of memory and deterioration of various other cognitive abilities. This disease is caused by the destruction of nerve cells and nerve connections in the cerebral cortex…
Overview of Orthodontics Orthodontics is the specialized field of dentistry focused on diagnosing, preventing, and correcting malocclusion, or misalignment of the teeth and jaws. Using appliances like braces, orthodontic treatment improves the appearance of crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth and incorrect jaw position. Correcting bite issues can also prevent damage to the teeth and improve…
Defining Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. In MS, the immune system incorrectly attacks the myelin sheath, the protective covering surrounding nerve fibers, as well as the nerve fibers themselves. This damage interferes with signal transmission in the brain and spinal cord, producing an array of neurological…
Understanding Montelukast: Exploring its Mechanism and Purpose Montelukast is a prescription medication classified as a leukotriene receptor antagonist that works to block inflammatory leukotrienes involved in allergy and asthma symptoms. It is commonly sold under the brand name Singulair. Montelukast is taken orally once daily to help prevent and alleviate such symptoms, especially wheezing, coughing,…
Demystifying Macular Degeneration: Understanding the Condition Macular degeneration is an age-related eye disease that damages the macula, which is the central part of the retina responsible for sharp central vision needed for activities like reading and driving. The condition develops when cellular debris called drusen accumulates under the macula, causing it to thin and lose…
