Disease Management
What is a heart CT scan? A cardiac computed tomography (CT) scan is a procedure that utilizes multiple X-ray beams from different angles to acquire high-quality. Three-dimensional (3D) images of …
What Are SAIDs? SAIDs (systemic autoinflammatory diseases) are a group of disorders that cause frequent (recurring) fevers. These fevers keep returning but aren’t caused by infections (like viruses or bacteria). …
Alzheimer’s disease is the most shared cause of dementia. It is a biological process that begins with the formation of protein buildups called amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the …
Plasmapheresis is a method used by medical professionals to obtain plasma from blood. It’s a method doctors use to replace plasma. This process involves using a machine to separate the …
Therapeutic nutrition therapy (TNT) is a nutritional treatment for various temporary and chronic conditions. A specialized dietitian develops a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. This may include dietary …
Dentists drugs use medications to treat oral health conditions. Dental medications can relieve pain, prevent disease, and fight infection, among other things. Common medications used before or after a dental …
Certain blood components, such as cholesterol, triglycerides, and fibrinogen, are indicators of heart health. Coronary Artery Disease A blood test to assess coronary heart disease risk is a proactive strategy …
Healthcare professionals use nuclear pharmacological stress tests to diagnose coronary artery disease and determine the risk of a heart attack. They inject a small amount of a radioactive substance (radiopharmaceutical) …
Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic syndrome is a complex disorder that includes cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and obesity. These four interrelated conditions share common risk factors and can predispose each other. It is common …
A lipase blood test actions the level of the enzyme lipase in the blood. The pancreas produces most of the body’s lipase. Excessively high levels (three or more times normal) …