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A cancer diagnosis can have a significant impact on the emotional health of you, your family, and your support system. You may experience fear, anxiety, sadness, anger and overwhelm. It’s completely normal to feel a wide range of emotions when facing a cancer diagnosis. There are over 100 types of cancer, and an estimated 1.9 million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer each year. Breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancers account for nearly 50% of these cases....

Affecting the development of bones and teeth, cleidocranial dysplasia is a birth defect that usually leads to underdeveloped or absent collar bones. As a result, those with the condition have sloped and narrow shoulders that can be brought unusually close together. This condition can also lead to a delayed or incomplete skull formation, as well as a range of other physical effects seen in the hands, feet, legs, and face. It’s very rare and occurs in approximately one in a million people worldwide....

Clinical trials are studies that help researchers find new ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat diseases. They are the primary way that scientists determine if new treatments are safe and effective. However, there are also risks, such as the potential to receive a therapy that doesn’t help you. If you have lung cancer, participating in a clinical trial might allow you to receive an innovative therapy that isn’t yet available to the public....

Congestive heart failure (CHF) and heart failure are chronic progressive conditions characterized by a weakened heart that is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s energy needs. Heart failure often refers to early-stage weakening of the heart without congestion. As the damage to the heart progresses, it causes fluid to build up in the feet, arms, lungs, and other organs, which is referred to as congestion, throughout the body....

While it’s not common, people can be allergic to corn. The food allergy can cause symptoms like itching, a stuffy nose, and wheezing. Some people with a corn allergy have a serious reaction called anaphylaxis. It’s easy to tell if some foods have corn in them, like cornstarch or popcorn. However, corn can also be hidden in many other foods and products. Foods made in a certain way also tend to have corn in them, such as food that’s been changed to make it last longer or taste better (processed)....

The deltoid muscle is the main muscle of the shoulder. It extends from the ridge of the scapula (shoulder blade) to the end of the clavicle (collarbone). The deltoid consists of three parts, also known as heads: The anterior deltoid is located at the front of the shoulder.The posterior deltoid is located at the back of the shoulder.The lateral deltoid is sandwiched between the anterior and posterior deltoids. The deltoid muscle helps move your upper arm and stabilizes the shoulder joint....

Of the more than 19.5 million veterans alive today, 9.1 million are currently enrolled in VA Health Care. The majority of those enrollees are also eligible for Medicare. Should they sign up for Medicare too? Eligibility: Medicare vs. VA Health Care Most people become eligible for Medicare when they turn 65 years old. You can also enroll in Medicare at a younger age if you have a qualifying disability. People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) do not have a waiting period, but people on SSDI benefits for other disabilities will need to wait 24 months to get coverage....

Genomic testing looks at the ways in which your genes interact and what those interactions mean to your health. Genomic testing is different from genetic testing because it looks at all of your genes, rather than detecting a single gene mutation. Genomic testing can show how your body works on a molecular level and what that means for disease risk, progression, or recurrence. Genomic testing is commonly used in cancer treatment to determine how a tumor will likely behave....

Treatment for gout involves relieving pain and inflammation and reducing the buildup and crystallization of uric acid in affected joints. Lifestyle changes, such as dietary and alcohol restrictions, may reduce the frequency of attacks. Chronic flares may require prescription medications to help reduce uric acid levels in the blood. This article covers the various home remedies, lifestyle changes, prescription drugs, and other therapies that are available to treat gout symptoms....

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a mental health condition that causes a person to have more than one personality state. This condition, formerly called multiple personality disorder or split personality disorder, can cause discontinuity (a distinct break) in a person’s memory, perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors. These symptoms cause significant distress and can interfere with daily life. Treatment varies from person to person and may include one or more therapies. This article discusses psychotherapy techniques, medications, and coping strategies used to treat DID....

If there is one thing that is certain about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) it’s that it is not that easy to live with. Aside from coping with discomfort, days may often be spent dealing with an unpredictable bowel or making accommodations so that one can eat without worsening IBS symptoms. While these and other struggles can be emotionally draining and challenging, there are strategies that can help people adjust and live high quality lives despite an IBS diagnosis....

What Is Keytruda? Keytruda (pembrolizumab) is an immunotherapy infusion (given through the veins) used to treat multiple types of cancer. It belongs to a class of medication called monoclonal antibodies, which is a type of immunotherapy. As an immunotherapy, Keytruda targets cancer cells by blocking the PD-1 pathway. PD-1 is a specific protein receptor found on cells that keeps the immune system from attacking cells in the body. While this is usually a good thing, cancer cells in the body can use the PD-1 pathway to hide from these immune attacks....

Leukopenia is the medical term that is used to describe a low white blood cell (leukocyte) count. Depending on the severity, leukopenia may increase the risk of infections, sometimes to a serious degree. There are many possible causes, including medications, infections, autoimmune conditions, cancer, vitamin deficiencies, and more. The evaluation begins with a complete blood count, but may include a number of further studies. When mild, the only treatment needed may be careful attention to reduce your risk of infections....

What Is Nexlizet? Nexlizet (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe) is a prescription oral tablet that contains both bempedoic acid and ezetimibe. This medication is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be combined with diet and statin therapy for the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia (genetic high cholesterol) or certain heart diseases that require additional lowering of bad cholesterol. Bempedoic acid acts as an adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase (ACL) inhibitor that lowers “bad” cholesterol, or low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, by decreasing the amount of cholesterol your liver makes....

While the exact causes of non-small cell lung cancer are uncertain, several risk factors have been identified. While smoking is still very important, non-small cell lung cancer is the most common type of lung cancer among never smokers, young adults, and women, and factors such as radon exposure, genetics, indoor and outdoor air pollution, radiation, and secondhand smoke are important. There are also some potential risk factors that are just beginning to be explored....

Novocaine, also called procaine, is an injectable anesthetic that prevents pain by numbing a small, localized area. It was previously frequently used in dental or skin procedures, though lidocaine is more commonly used now. Generally speaking, the word “novocaine” is used to describe various types of local anesthesia. This article reviews the uses, side effects, and risks of novocaine Novocaine Uses Novocaine causes numbness in a localized area for a brief amount of time....

David Malloy, MSW, hasn’t seen a urine test without fentanyl in it for four years. Key Takeaways In 2020, the number of fatal overdoses rose sharply in Philadelphia and nationwide.Synthetic opioids, like fentanyl, were present in a majority of the overdose cases.To combat the overdose epidemic, experts and harm reduction advocates say people should carry Naloxone (Narcan) even if they don’t use drugs. Malloy is an intake director at Merakey Parkside Recovery, one of Philadelphia’s largest medication-assisted treatment clinics for people with opioid use disorder....

Spouses tend to be covered on the same health insurance policy. But that’s not always possible, nor is it always the option that makes the most sense. This article will explain the rules that apply to spousal coverage, and the questions you should ask before deciding whether or not you and your spouse should—or can—be on the same health insurance policy. Out-of-Pocket Exposure Families need to consider the total out-of-pocket exposure of whatever health plan or plans they have or are considering....

Tardive dyskinesia may occur as a side effect of taking neuroleptic drugs (also described as antipsychotic medications) and certain other medicines. The medications that can cause tardive dyskinesia are indicated as treatments for schizophrenia, other types of psychosis, depression, bipolar disorder, epilepsy, and certain gastrointestinal conditions. It is estimated that approximately 25.3% of people who use antipsychotics experience tardive dyskinesia as a side effect. Common Causes The medications that can cause tardive dyskinesia modify neurotransmitter activity in the brain, especially dopamine and serotonin....

In March 2017, the FDA approved safinamide (Xadago) for clinical use in the United States. Safinamide is the first new drug approved by the FDA to treat Parkinson’s disease in more than 10 years. It is a form of adjunctive, or add-on treatment, used in combination with levodopa. Parkinson’s Disease Explained Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder which gradually progresses and typically begins at around age 60. Symptoms include trembling, stiffness, slowed movement, and poor balance....