@rajanya Allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis are among the most common chronic diseases in the US today, affecting 60 million Americans each year, yet approximately one in seven US adults have reported their nasal allergy symptoms are either poorly controlled or not controlled at all, and ocular symptoms are reported to be as severe as nasal symptoms

@pritha a researcher not involved with the study suggests the results may be overly optimistic and show higher sensitivity and specificity than are likely to be seen in follow-up studies.

A first-of-its-kind study evaluating a mindfulness intervention to ease grief unexpectedly showed that the control treatment, progressive muscle relaxation, was more effective. Both progressive muscle relaxation and mindfulness training were shown to improve grief severity, yearning, depression symptoms, and stress; [but] the results from this study suggest that progressive muscle relaxation is most effective compared to a wait-list control condition for improving grief

The use of alcohol, tobacco products, and drugs by pregnant women is a substantial problem that may be more prevalent than previously thought, according to researcher Kimberly Yonkers, MD. Higher levels of substance use during pregnancy means more negative impacts on maternal and fetal, neonatal, and child health. However, one bit of good news is that pregnant women still are less likely than nonpregnant women to engage in such behavior, said Dr. Yonkers, director of psychological medicine and the Center for Wellbeing of Women and Mothers at Yale University, New Haven, Conn.

Pott disease, also known as tuberculous spondylitis, is a classic presentation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB). It is associated with significant morbidity and can lead to severe functional impairment. The diagnosis tends to be delayed because of nonspecific initial early manifestations and/or low degree of suspicion. The diagnostic approach needs to be based on chronic pain or deformity, epidemiological considerations, imaging, and adequate procedures to obtain samples for bacteriological, pathological, or molecular confirmation

@moupiya Over a century ago, Rudolf Virchow described 3 factors that are critically important in the development of venous thrombosis: (1) venous stasis, (2) activation of blood coagulation, and (3) vein damage. These factors have come to be known as the Virchow triad. Venous stasis can occur as a result of anything that slows or obstructs the flow of venous blood. This results in an increase in viscosity and the formation of microthrombi, which are not washed away by fluid movement; the thrombus that forms may then grow and propagate. Endothelial (intimal) damage in the blood vessel may be intrinsic or secondary to external trauma. It may result from accidental injury or surgical insult. A hypercoagulable state can occur due to a biochemical imbalance between circulating factors. This may result from an increase in circulating tissue activation factor, combined with a decrease in circulating plasma antithrombin and fibrinolysins.

@rajdeep Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nervous system. It causes tremors, shaking, slow movement, balance problems, and stiffness. Parkinson’s disease usually affects people who are older. Hereditary diseases are those that are passed from parents to their children through their genes. A genetic disease can be hereditary, but not always. Some genetic diseases are caused by random mutations that aren’t inherited from the parents. Studies show that some cases of Parkinson’s disease are caused by genetic mutations. Hereditary causes of this disease are rare. Only about 10 to 15 percent of those who have Parkinson’s disease have a family history of it. For the rest, the cause of Parkinson’s is usually unknown. Research suggests that a combination of genetic and environmental factors may cause Parkinson’s disease. In this article, we’ll learn more about these causes, as well as possible prevention. Many genes are involved in Parkinson’s disease. Researchers continue to investigate new mutations and other genes involved in the disease.
The genes associated with Parkinson’s disease include:
Glucocerebrosidase (GBA)
LRRK2 (leucine-rich repeat kinase 2)
PARK2 (parkin)
PARK6
PARK7
It’s rare for Parkinson’s disease to be passed down from parent to child. Most cases of Parkinson’s aren’t hereditary. But people who get early-onset Parkinson’s disease are more likely to have inherited it.

Hello, I would like to know what are the causes behind recurrent nasal polyps. My brother is suffering from this. He is 23 years old. His symptoms are associated with irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the lining of nasal passages and sinuses that lasts more than 12 weeks (chronic sinusitis). Please leave your comments on this.

@udipta As such vitiligo is hardly a disease of medical significance but there is more of a social stigma attached to it because of cosmetic reasons. It, however, brings about great psychological tension to the patient who is more embarrassed than the victim of any pain or discomfort. These patches gradually increase in size and cause lot of psychological stress in the patient. While vitiligo is a physical disorder, the patches can be mistaken for dirty marks, a social deviance. With its cause not widely known, the individual may be blamed for their lesions. Thus vitiligo is not just the lack of skin pigment, but affects the entire identity of a person.

Hello, I am getting indigestion very often. Can honey cure indigestion? Please explain.