Multiple sclerosis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• The Autoimmune Disease Proc...
• Symptoms
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Drug Treatment
• Other Treatments
• Treating the Complications...
• Lifestyle Changes
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Gender and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) MS is increasingly affecting women, according to research presented at the 2007 annual conference of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers found that in the 1940s, women were twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with MS. By 2000, women were about four times more likely than men to develop MS. - 1 Comment

Exercise

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Recommended Exercise Method...
• Exercise's Effects on the H...
• Exercise's Effects on Diabe...
• Exercise's Effects on Bones...
• Exercise's Effects on the L...
• Exercise's Effects on Weigh...
• Exercise's Effects on Other...
• Complications
• Motivation
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Chronic Conditions and Exercise:

• A new study found that aerobic and resistance training significantly reduced fatigue in men undergoing radiation treatments for prostate cancer. Fatigue is a common side effect of such treatments.
• Doctors at the Mayo Clinic found that exercise improves the physical and emotional well-being of patients with Alzheimer's disease. The patients exercised for as little as 60 minutes each week. - 1 Comment
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Urinary incontinence

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Stress Incontinence
• Urge Incontinence
• Overflow Incontinence
• Functional Incontinence
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Prognosis
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Other Treatments
• Behavioral Treatments
• Medications
• Surgery
• Other Procedures
• Catheters and Collection De...
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Sling Procedure Versus Burch Colposuspension The sling procedure is better than Burch colposuspension in treating stress incontinence but may cause more post-operative urinary complications, according to results from an important 2007 New England Journal of Medicine study. In the first large-scale clinical trial to directly compare these two types of surgery, 47% of women who underwent the sling procedure had no urinary incontinence 2 years after surgery, compared with 38% of women who received the Burch procedure. However, 63% of women who had the sling procedure (and 47% of women who underwent the Burch procedure) experienced urinary tract infections following surgery. - 0 Comments

Heart failure

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Symptoms
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Medications
• Surgery and Devices
• Lifestyle Changes
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Permanent Implantable Heart Approved In 2006, the FDA approved the first permanent artificial heart. The AbiCor is intended for patients who are not eligible for heart transplants and who are only expected to survive about a month without medical treatment. Patients who received the AbiCor have survived, on average, about 5 months. - 0 Comments

Back pain and sciatica

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Medications
• Complementary and Alternati...
• Exercise and Physical Thera...
• Surgery
• Other Treatments
• Specific Treatment for Acut...
• Specific Treatment for Chro...
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Prevention
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Surgery Kyphoplasty, a surgical technique used to treat spinal fractures, does not improve a person's back pain or quality of life, according to a review published in 2006 by a nonprofit health services research agency. Kyphoplasty should only be done if bed rest, medicines, and physical therapy do not relieve back pain. Ultrasound Therapeutic ultrasound uses sound waves to deliver gentle vibrations to an area of the body. - 0 Comments

Parkinson's disease

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Symptoms
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Levadopa (L-dopa)
• Other Medications
• Surgery
• Lifestyle Changes
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approvals

• In 2007, the FDA approved the first skin patch drug for treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Transdermal rotigotine (Neupro) is a dopamine agonist drug that may help improve symptoms of early-stage Parkinson’s disease. The patch is applied daily.
• Rivastigimine (Exelon), an Alzheimer’s disease drug, was approved in 2006 for treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease.

Drug Withdrawal In 2007, the FDA withdrew the dopamine agonist pergolide (Permax) from the market due to safety concerns. - 2 Comments

Stress

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• The Body's Response
• Complications
• Conditions with Similar Sym...
• Treatment
• Risk Factors
• Lifestyle Changes
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights

• Some people are pre-programmed for a heightened response to stress by conditions in the womb. Pregnant women under stress who eat a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates have babies with higher cortisol levels. Later on, these levels increase in response to stress.
• The impact of stress on the heart and circulation system is becoming more clear. - 0 Comments
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Symptoms
• Causes of Benign Prostatic ...
• Causes of Lower Urinary Tra...
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Diagnostic Tests
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Medications
• Other Treatments
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Self-Management for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Men who receive training in lifestyle and behavioral approaches may be able to successfully manage BPH without drugs or surgery, suggests a 2007 study in the British Medical Journal. Men in the study were trained to self-manage their lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), a condition that often accompanies BPH. Self-management approaches included limiting daily fluid intake, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, and urinating at least once every 3 hours. - 0 Comments

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Symptoms
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Prognosis
• Prevention
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Surgery
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Overview Several medical conditions can increase the risk for, or even cause, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Diabetes, hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, obesity, and pregnancy are the main conditions associated with CTS. Many of the underlying diseases that contribute to the development of CTS are also associated with more severe forms of CTS. - 0 Comments