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Somnoware Launches New Software for Sleep Apnea and COPD
A team of researchers has further progressed the management treatment of sleep apnea and COPD by creating a chronic care management software that is designed to make treatment of the illness easier for pulmonogists. Keep reading to learn more about somnoware's new software for sleep apnea and COPD management.
Menopausal Hormones May Cause Sleep Apnea in Women
The stress of a changing body plagued with sleep interruptions caused by hot flashes or night sweats can lead to depression, which in turn can cause sleep issues. View this slideshow to learn more about how menopausal hormones may cause sleep apnea.
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How the Smart Insulin Patch is a Breakthrough for Insulin Delivery
The idea for the Smart Insulin Patch is to eliminate the need for constant blood monitoring and the use of needles to test blood glucose levels. Keep reading to learn more about how this dime-sized patch may be a new breakthrough for insulin delivery.
Working Out With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Daily exercise is important for anyone to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent chronic disease. For people who have chronic rheumatoid arthritis, this is much easier said than done.
Most Effective Natural Remedies for Lupus Patients
There are several options for lupus patients to lessen their symptoms. View this slideshow to find out some of the most effective and natural remedies for lupus.
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How to Use Kinesiology Tape?
Kinesiology tape is a thin, stretchy, elastic cotton strip with an acrylic adhesive. Therapeutic kinesiology tape can benefit a wide variety of musculoskeletal.
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DNA Kit 23andMe May Lead to Parkinson's Cure
23andMe, one of the largest DNA kit companies to date, has been researching DNA in hope to help find cures and treatments for a variety of medical issues. One disease in particular that has received much of their focus is Parkinson's disease. Keep reading to learn more about 23andMe's efforts to help discover a cure for Parkinson's.
The Next Level of Ovarian Cancer Care
At the University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB), women with ovarian cancer now have access to “wrap-around” services. The service goal is to “make their lives easier.”
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Is Lymphoma-related PTSD Possible?
In the new DSM V, cancer diagnosis is considered a traumatic event only when the diagnosis is sudden and severe. Lymphoma falls into this category and thus, health care providers and patients should be aware of the mental health implications of a diagnosis like this.
Asthma Medicine May Hold the Key for Parkinson's Disease
A recent study has found that some medicine for asthma may be able to help Parkinson's disease patients. View this slideshow to learn more about how this strain of asthma medicine may be used to treat Parkinson's.
How Jordin Sparks Contributed to Lymphoma Awareness Month
Jordin's enthusiasm to help others really shines through. She tells celebrity make-up artist, Rachel Weingarten, about her experience helping these children in an interview with Parade.
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Nursing Specialists May Now Out-Earn Some Doctors
While nursing has been a long under-appreciated field, last year nursing practitioners made an average base salary of $117,000, with some of the offers ranging into $197,000s This is an even higher salary than the average doctor. Keep reading to learn more how nursing specialists can earn more than some doctors.
How to Avoid Making Crohn's Disease Worse
Anyone with Crohn’s or who knows a loved one with Crohn’s is aware of the many challenges it brings.
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Texas Rangers First Baseman Speaks About His Struggle with Sleep Apnea
In 2014, Texas Rangers and former Red Sox first baseman Mike Napoli not only suffered from minor injuries, but also from sleep apnea. After attempting multiple treatments, he was faced with two decisions: retiring his bat and gloves or getting a major surgery. Keep reading to learn more about Mike Napoli's battle with sleep apnea.
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Forbidden Topic Not Taught in Nursing School
While the existing epidemic of drug abuse and addiction among healthcare professionals is getting a silent treatment industry-wide, it is also deemed a forbidden topic as early as those in medical and nursing schools are concerned. Keep reading to learn more about how this epidemic is affecting many nurses and other healthcare professionals in the medical industry.
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The Unspoken Hardships of Breast Cancer and How to Overcome Them
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be hard enough, let alone having to deal with the financial burden of treatment. In 2010 in the United States, the cost of treating breast cancer was over $16 billion dollars.
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5 Treatments for Excessive Sweating
Excessive sweating is also known as hyperhidrosis. It can cause social embarrassment or anxiety aside from causing a disruption to your daily routine. Read this article to know 5 treatment options for excessive sweating.
Inside an NFL Player’s Battle with Crohn’s Disease
Three games before the end of the regular season, Seantrel Henderson was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. A significant portion of his intestines had become infected, and he was forced to undergo surgery to remove the infections and reattach what remained of his intestines.
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Causes and Treatment of a Persistent Cough
A cough is considered chronic or persistent if it does not go away after four weeks. Find out more about the causes and treatment of a persistent cough in this article.
Study Shows Physical Activity Eases Chemo Brain for Breast Cancer Survivors
Researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have reported an initial study conducted in 87 women (breast cancer survivors) in order to demonstrate the association between an increase in physical activity and mental processing speed.
