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The 4 Most Common Complications of Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that affects the blood, but its complications are not limited to blood-related issues, such as hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Since the blood nourishes every cell of the body, diabetes can disrupt the proper functioning of virtually every organ. Here are the four most common complications associated with this disease. Heart disease…
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What is a FEV1 Test?
Forced expiratory volume (FEV1) is a pulmonary function test that calculates the amount of air that a person can force out of their lungs in one second. FEV1 measurements can help doctors diagnose chronic lung diseases such as COPD. It can also help them determine the severity the disorder. COPD is a general term used…
Read MoreNew Hope in the Fight against Antibiotic-Resistance
In the ninety years since antibiotics were first discovered, they have saved innumerable live. Unfortunately, they have also given rise to new strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The issue of antibiotic resistance is so serious that the World Health Organization (WHO) has called it “one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today.”…
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6 Tips for Better Living with COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung condition that causes diminished or obstructed airflow. Typical symptoms of COPD include breathing difficulty, chronic coughing, chronic production of mucus, and wheezing. COPD is a progressive disease which not only interferes with an individual’s quality of life but increases risk of heart disease, lung cancer,…
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Heart Rate vs Blood Pressure
Heart rate and blood pressure are two of four “vital signs” that help assess a person’s general health and give clues to possible diseases. The other two are body temperature and respiratory rate. We are familiar with body temperature, since we often measure it at home to check for infection. Respiratory rate refers to the…
Read MorePsoriasis Can Lead to Increased Risk of Lung Disease
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately 7.5 million people in the United States have psoriasis. Though psoriasis can affect people in any age group, it is most likely to affect people over the age of 55. This disease is usually associated with red, inflamed, and scaly skin, but it can have far more…
Read More4 Questions to Guide End-Of-Life Decision-Making
How do you ensure that your loved one, when nearing the end of their life, gets the care they need and want? It’s a difficult question, one most people would rather avoid, but will probably find they cannot. Dr. Atul Gawande would surely be expected to know. After all, he is a professor at both…
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A Breakthrough in the Fight Against Pulmonary Fibrosis
More than 5 million people are affected with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) worldwide. Pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive, fatal lung disease. Since the early stages of this disease are symptom-free, it is typically not diagnosed until permanent damage to the lungs has already occurred. Its prognosis is dire: there is no cure, and most patients die…
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COPD: Hypoxia and Hypoxemia
According to the COPD Foundation, approximately 30 million people in United States suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, an umbrella term for a variety of diseases that affect a person’s ability to breathe. The most common forms of COPD are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. When an individual’s airflow is obstructed for an extended period of…
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CDC: Longest Flu Season in a Decade
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that this year’s flu season is the longest in ten years, and one of the longest since recordkeeping began over twenty years ago. Now in Week 21, the season has surpassed the 2014-2015 season, which lasted 20 weeks. And it’s not over yet. What has…
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