Headaches are one of the most common causes of pain and missed days of work. But what are the key signs that a headache might be due to dehydration? There are many different kinds of headaches and 9 out of 10 adults will experience one at some point in their life. Some of the different kind of headaches,...
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Diagnosis and treatment for ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is a disorder that causes chronic pain in the joints, usually starting in the back and buttocks. There are a few steps to diagnosing ankylosing spondylitis (AS), as well as some early signs that people should be aware of. People also need to understand how diagnoses can vary, and what sort of treatment they...
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Effects of diabetes on the body and organs
Over time, the raised blood sugar levels that result from diabetes can cause a wide range of serious health issues. But what do these health issues involve, and how are the organs of the body affected? Can these effects be minimized? When people have diabetes, the body either does not make enough insulin or cannot use what...
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Researchers uncover potential risks of common MS treatment
In one of the most comprehensive studies to date, UBC researchers have identified potential adverse reactions of a commonly used multiple sclerosis drug. The study aimed to identify potential adverse events related to beta-interferon treatment for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis by analyzing health records of over 2,000 British Columbians with multiple sclerosis between 1995 and 2008. “Once a...
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Augmented reality app to help people manage type 2 diabetes & high blood pressure
People with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure have to take up to eight medications at the same time.Augmented reality will be incorporated into a new customised app for people with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes to improve their understanding of the multiple medications they must use to manage their condition.Under a...
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Are skin conditions linked to type 2 diabetes?
Skin complications usually occur when blood sugar levels are too high, and they are often the first visible sign of diabetes. An estimated one-third of people with diabetes experience skin conditions either related to or influenced by the condition. Medication options exist, but managing blood sugars is normally the best prevention and treatment option. Type 2 diabetes and skin...
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What’s to know about polyneuropathy?
Polyneuropathy is when multiple peripheral nerves become damaged, which is also commonly called peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral nerves are the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. They relay information between the central nervous system (CNS), and all other parts of the body. The brain and spinal cord are part of the CNS. Polyneuropathy affects several nerves...
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This Is How Diabetes Can Damage Your Brain Health
Diabetes is a troublesome disease that causes complications that increase the chances of contracting other serious health conditions. A study published on April 27 provides proof that diabetes, along with excess weight, damages the brain. The study suggests that people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes should keep their weight at normal levels because overweight diabetics are more at risk for...
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What’s in a Placenta? A Transcriptomic View
I didn’t think much about placentas until I had one and part of it dislodged halfway through a 4-mile run. Happily it ended well some months later with a “small for gestational age” tiny baby and a “large for just giving birth” me. After that I became more sensitive to mentions of this intriguing organ...
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Cow’s milk interferes with absorption of thyroid supplement levothyroxine
Taking the common oral thyroid hormone medication levothyroxine with a glass of cow’s milk significantly decreases the body’s ability to absorb the drug, a preliminary study finds. Results will be presented Sunday at ENDO 2017, the Endocrine Society’s 99th annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. “These findings support previous research showing that calcium supplements can interfere...