Facet Joints: Comprehensive Pain Management Guide
Facet joints are vital for the stability and suppleness of our spine, yet when injured or worn down they can be a source of intense discomfort. In this post, we will explore the intricacies of facet joints and how damage or degeneration can cause pain, as well as discuss various diagnostic techniques and treatments for […]
St. Louis Accident Doctors: Comprehensive Injury Care
If the first thought you have after a major injury is finding a lawyer, you might not be that injured. The first thing you should be worried about is your health, the lawyer should wait. Accident doctors are essential for recognizing and managing traumas that can be caused by car accidents, ranging from minor lacerations to […]
SOUND & ELECTRICAL STIMULATION MAY EASE CHRONIC PAIN
Summary: The new study maps and characterizes the neuromodulation effects in the somatosensory cortex in response to the body’s sound and/or electrical stimulation. The study’s results suggest that bimodal stimulation can excite or modulate firing across a targeted population of somatosensory cortex neurons, providing a non-invasive method for chronic pain treatment. Chronic pain is a complex […]
NEW STUDY UNCOVERS LINK BETWEEN PTSD AND ORAL MICROBIOME IN VETERANS
Summary: The study found a link between the oral microbiome and PTSD in veterans who fought in the 1982 Lebanon War, revealing similar patterns of bacteria in saliva for those with PTSD and high levels of psychopathology. This groundbreaking discovery could lead to new, objective methods for diagnosing PTSD, including post-traumatic stress disorder treatment options. Post-traumatic stress […]
SUGAR SUBSTITUTES MAY WORSEN DIABETES AND GUT HEALTH
Summary: People living with diabetes often use sugar substitutes as they do not cause an upsurge in blood glucose levels and are zero calories. However, new studies show that they are not entirely safe for individuals with diabetic neuropathy. Sugar substitutes can still cause insulin resistance and changes in gut microbiota, which can worsen diabetic […]
“CHEAT EATING” LINKED TO EATING DISORDERS IN YOUNG ADULTS
Summary: Cheat eating is when people eat meals apart from their regular meals. The new study shows that cheat eating is relatively common in the western population, with most young adults reporting one or more cheat meals a week. Unfortunately, doctors often fail to consider cheat meals and thus understand the cause of obesity or […]
A NEW STUDY SHOWS THAT 72 MILLION AMERICANS LIVING WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN
Summary: A new study found that chronic low back pain is more common than thought earlier. It also found that most of those living with low back pain (84%) are unsatisfied with their treatment. Moreover, it appears that in one-third of cases, doctors fail to identify the cause of low back pain resulting in poor […]
A GEL STRONGER THAN NATURAL CARTILAGE MAY SOON BE USED TO TREAT JOINT DISORDERS
Summary: Joint disorders are common. Osteoarthritis of larger joints like knee joints can be quite debilitating. These disorders are characterized by a loss of joint cartilage. Treating these disorders is quite challenging, with many requiring joint replacement surgery. However, now researchers have hydrogel that can be used instead of joint replacement. This hydrogel is three […]
METFORMIN MAY CUT DOWN DEMENTIA’S RISK IN THOSE LIVING WITH DIABETES
Summary: Diabetes is among the most common metabolic health disorders, and the number of people living with diabetes is increasing. There are many disorders that are associated with diabetes, including chronic pain, dementia and diabetic neuropathy. Studies also show that those living with diabetes have a significantly higher dementia risk than healthy adults. A new study shows […]
MITOCHONDRIAL BIOMARKER CAN HELP PREDICT TYPE 2 DIABETES RISK
Summary: One-third of adults in the US are living with prediabetes. However, some of them are more likely to progress to diabetes than others. Those living with more significant mitochondrial dysfunction are more likely to develop diabetes. In a new study, researchers found that IF1 is a reliable mitochondrial biomarker, and its low levels are associated […]