Did you know that 2.4 million men ages 40-49 have low testosterone levels? Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily in the testicles. Testosterone helps to maintain bone density, fat distribution, muscle strength and mass, facial and body hair, red blood cell production, sex drive, and sperm production. If this hormone sounds pretty important, that’s because [...]
Nerve issues along the spine To understand radiculopathy, one needs to understand some basics about the nervous system. Along the length of the spine, nerves exit through “open spaces between the vertebrae” on the left and right sides. The exit points are called the foramen; the nerves are called nerve roots, or radicular nerves. Nerves [...]
Risk factors and symptoms Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting over 25 million Americans. While it can occur in any joint in the body, weight bearing joints such as the knees or hips are the most commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative type of arthritis and begins mild or even [...]
When spinal discs begin to weaken, pain can begin to occur. Identifying the degenerated disc and treating it properly is important for avoiding future problems and decreasing pain. Misconceptions About DDD To some, the word “degenerative” implies that symptoms will become worse with time, and the term “disease” suggests a degree of permanence. DDD does [...]
There is a lot of research conducted for pain management. Some research is focused on reducing the pain from chronic conditions, like arthritis. Other researchers work to find new ways to reduce pain for people who’ve undergone surgery or had an accident. This research is especially important given the dangers of many painkilling medications. Painkiller [...]
We all started as one cell. With time, our cells split and began to specialize, some cells becoming the building blocks of the heart, others of the brain, and others of the skin. Scientists are trying to discover how it is that cells learn their identity and become specialized in their structure and purpose. This, [...]
There are many different roles that have to be filled in order for a clinical trial to run smoothly. A very important role is the Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) who works very closely with the Principal Investigator and other study members including the research participants. Generally, the CRC supports, manages and coordinates all activities within [...]
If hot flashes are a “hot” issue for you, you may qualify to participate in a new clinical trial for an investigational medication for the treatment of “hot flashes." Sponsored by TherapeuticsMD, the “Replenish” study is testing a new medication for menopause-related symptoms; specifically, hot flashes and night-sweats. The trial is meant to help determine [...]
Zits- they seem to know just how to ruin everything. Whether it be your wedding day, a big job interview, or just everyday life, the big red craters don’t really aid in the self-confidence department. Acne can be a major problem for many people. Although acne is looked at as a adolescent situation, there are [...]
Many people experience leg pain associated with a back injury. This leg pain is caused when discs in your spine are compromised and the disc pushes on or impinges a nerve root exiting the vertebrae. Your spine has one intervertebral disc in-between each vertebra. The discs are sponge-like discs that allow the spine to stay flexible, movable, [...]
