Disease-information
Woman successfully treated for
depression with electrical brain implant.Deep brain stimulation is a
promising treatment for neuropsychiatric conditions such as major depression.
It could be optimized by identifying neural biomarkers that trigger therapy
selectively when symptom severity is elevated. An electrical implant that sits in the skull...
Heartburn is a cardinal symptom
of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and is among the most common patient
complaints.
Chronic GERD can cause heart
burn, ulcers, scarring, and inflammation in the esophagus. It can also change
cells that line the esophagus. This is known as Barrett's esophagus and it
increases the risk of developi...
Treatment should be tailored to a
specific diagnosis. A treatment plan for a diagnosis of depression and an
anxiety disorder should be designed to help a person manage and reduce the
symptoms of both disorders, often at the same time. RemoveAvailable Brand
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) is a common condition, with multifactorial pathogenesis, affecting up to
40% of the population. Obesity is also common. Obesity and GERD are clearly
related, both from a prevalence and causality association.
GERD symptoms increase in
severity when people gain weight. Obese patients tend to have more se...
What is restless legs
syndrome?Restless legs syndrome (RLS),
also called Willis-Ekbom Disease is a common neurological condition, causes
unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to
move them.
RLS is classified as a sleep
disorder since the symptoms are triggered by resting and attempting to sleep,
a...
Osteoarthritis is a disease resulting
from wear and tear on joints over time, whereas Rheumatoid arthritis is an
autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks joint tissues. RemoveAvailable Brand
Esomeprazole is the first proton
pump inhibitor to be developed as an optical isomer for the treatment of
acid-related diseases. One-week triple therapy with esomeprazole provides
effective eradication of Helicobacter pylori in duodenal ulcer disease.Study Design:Study compared the efficacy of
both esomeprazole and omeprazole, in combination wi...
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic disorder of the
digestive system caused by the lower esophageal sphincter not closing properly.
This can allow stomach acid, bile into esophagus, causing inflammation and, in
some cases, tooth erosion.
Heartburn and acid regurgitation
are the main symptoms of GERD, though some people have...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is very common during
pregnancy; approximately 45%-80% of
pregnant women have experienced GERD. GERD can have a negative impact on quality of
life, particularly late in pregnancy.
The elevated progesterone hormone
levels of pregnancy probably cause reflux by lowering the pressure in the lower
esophag...
Genetic factors play a
significant role in determining whether an individual is at increased risk of
osteoporosis. However, lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity
also influence bone development in youth and the rate of bone loss later in
life.Advice for adults:
Ensuring a well-balanced diet and adequate calcium
intake&nbs...
Antibiotics treatment for bacterial
pneumonia in adults in hospital
Antibiotic management of
suspected or confirmed bacterial pneumonia in adults in hospital during the
COVID-19 pandemic. This includes people presenting to hospital with moderate to
severe community-acquired pneumonia and people who develop pneumonia while in
hospital.COVID...
Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate
amounts confer a health benefit on the host. RemoveAvailable BrandCurrent insights into the clinical applications for various
probiotics in gastroenterology are summarized below:
