The coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19, has swept the world up in panic and uncertainty. It seemed that the United States changed overnight as businesses closed down and citizens were ordered to stay home to protect their health against the deadly virus. It all...
The coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19, has swept the world into a pandemic. There is panic worldwide as people are being ordered to stay inside to not spread or contract the virus. As the virus spreads at a rapid pace, many Americans have begun to fear the...
In recent years, specialty pharmaceuticals used to treat autoimmune diseases have skyrocketed in costs. Medications like adalimumab, etanercept and infliximab are among the top five prescription drugs in the United States. It is evident that there has been a lack of...
Chronic opioid therapy can result in a number of unwanted effects. With chronic opioid therapy, sleep architecture can change and the risk for sleep-disordered breathing can increase. To better identify those who are at risk for sleep problems, it crucial that...
As we approach the colder months of the year, like December and January, flu season is soon to follow. Patients that fall victim to the flu will experince many symptoms varying from aches, sore throat, sneezing, and exhaustion. If the 2019 season is anything like last...
The summer has arrived. Most parts of the country are seeing the hottest weather of the year this month. For people with arthritis, heat can cause an increase in flare-ups. Humidity and high temperatures increase swelling in the body, which is why your pain might seem...
Detoxing is a well-known trend that people use to “cleanse” their bodies from “toxins”. Though many correlate this trend with weight-loss, that is usually not the main goal of these detoxes. But how effective are these detox diets? Are claims that celebrities make...
As you age, the ability to balance becomes more difficult, which is often why the elderly have frequent rates of falling. Without balance, you lose mobility, and your overall health suffers because the lack of balance leads to a lack of physical inactivity. This is...
It’s summertime, which means school is out and families are hopping in their cars or boarding planes to get to their vacation spots. For many, traveling is considered an exciting event, one they look forward to for months in advance. For others, such as those...
With the continuously rising cost of prescription drugs, patients are forced to take matters into their own hands. They are making choices that their doctors would advise against, and their health is suffering because of it. Dr. Sameer Awsare, an internist and...
