Category: Health and Medicine - Page 2
- Nov 17, 2025
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Acromegaly: Understanding Excess Growth Hormone and Modern Treatment Options
Acromegaly is a rare hormonal disorder caused by excess growth hormone, leading to physical changes and serious health risks. Learn how it's diagnosed, treated with surgery, medication, or radiation, and why early intervention saves lives.
- Nov 16, 2025
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Graves' Disease: Understanding Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism and PTU Treatment
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder causing hyperthyroidism, often treated with PTU, especially during early pregnancy. Learn how it works, its risks, alternatives, and what to expect during treatment.
- Oct 19, 2025
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Heart Disease: How They’re Linked
Explore how deep vein thrombosis and heart disease are linked, shared risk factors, diagnosis overlap, and prevention tips to protect both veins and arteries.
- Oct 17, 2025
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Dipyridamole Benefits for Diabetic Patients: What You Need to Know
Explore how dipyridamole can help diabetic patients by reducing platelet clumping, improving blood vessel health, and offering modest kidney protection, while outlining safety, dosage, and current research.
- Oct 7, 2025
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Smoking’s Effect on Vascular Health and Disease Risk
Discover how smoking damages arteries, raises risk for heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease, and learn practical steps to protect vascular health.
- Oct 5, 2025
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Thyroid Cancer: How It Works, Side Effects & Recovery
Learn how radioactive iodine (I‑131) works for thyroid cancer, preparation steps, side effects, and post‑treatment follow‑up in clear, practical terms.
- Sep 25, 2025
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: How Orthopedic Care Improves Mobility
Explore how orthopedic care tackles the musculoskeletal challenges of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, from scoliosis surgery to contracture management.
- Sep 2, 2025
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Candidemia, Disseminated Candida, and Antifungal Resistance: What Clinicians Need to Know
Clear guide on how candidemia spreads, why resistance is rising, and what to do-from diagnosis to therapy choices, source control, and practical checklists.
- Aug 25, 2025
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Asthma Action Plans: Why They Prevent Attacks and How to Use One
A practical guide to asthma action plans: why they prevent attacks, how to build and use one, real-life examples, checklists, and FAQs backed by current guidelines.
- Jun 28, 2025
- Posted by Cillian Osterfield
Torsemide: Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects, and Tips for Safe Use
Clear, practical guide to torsemide use. Learn its benefits, dosages, real risks, and side effects for heart and kidney health. UK/NZ perspective.
