Parkinson’s Disease & Psychosis
Dr. Gustavo Alva is the Medical Director of ATP Clinical Research. He joined us on the Health Channel's Doctor Q & A to discuss Parkinson's Disease and the incidence of Psychosis. What is it? What are the symptoms? Is there a treatment? In an episode of Doctor Q & A…...
Read MoreAfrican American Women at Higher Risk of Uterine Fibroids
Studies show that African American women are up to three times more likely to develop uterine non-cancerous fibroid tumors. And Black women often have numerous fibroids which can interfere with daily bowel and urinary function. But there are treatments that can help reduce the fibroids' size and help women live a higher quality of life...
Read MoreUsing Charged Particles to Treat Bone Cancer
Radiation therapy is a common treatment for bone cancer, but it is usually given in a wide area at high doses. But a new treatment uses charged particles within the tumor, which can limit the damage, especially in children...
Read MoreMental Health Crisis in Underserved Communities
Studies show mental health crises can be worse in underserved communities because people often lack access to mental health services and treatment...
Read MoreTreating Leg Pain with Ultrasound
Runners often get a type of leg pain that can be debilitating after intense exercise. Changes in activity can help, as can Botox injections, but ultimately surgery may be necessary. But a new treatment involving ultrasound is working well and may help runners avoid surgery...
Read MoreHow Dogs Help with Mental Health
Having a pet can help people struggling with mental health challenges. Research shows pets can help relieve anxiety, loneliness, and depression. In particular, dogs need to be walked and can help their owners get exercise which can also help with mental health challenges...
Read MoreRed Flags of Low Back Pain Interview With Amir Mahajer
In an interview with the Health Channel, Amir Mahajer, Interventional Spine Specialist at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, lists possible causes of back pain that you should look out for. While back pain is usually benign, back pain in combination with other factors can point to more serious conditions that require medical attention. Amir states that…...
Read MoreWhat Happens When Spine Discs Degenerate?
For some of us back pain is inevitable, especially as we age. On an episode of Health Insiders on the Health Channel, Dr. Gosha Brusovanik, a spine expert, answers questions and dispels some common misconceptions about back pain. Dr. Brusovanik first tackles the myth of degenerative discs being a disease that causes back pain. “We…...
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