Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is managed using a combination of lifestyle changes, medications, oxygen therapy, and surgery.1 While there isn’t currently a cure for COPD, these treatments can help you breathe easier and live a more comfortable life. If you’re living with COPD and your symptoms aren’t well-controlled with your current treatment plan, talk […]
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Are you having trouble managing your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms? Have you tried multiple treatments? If so, your doctor or pulmonologist may suggest you join a clinical trial. These large studies help doctors and researchers learn more about new treatments. For the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve a new drug, […]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that limits how much air you’re able to breathe in and out of your lungs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are nearly 15.7 million Americans living with COPD.1 However, many more are living with lung or breathing problems (low pulmonary […]
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Migraines are a complex set of disorders that cause throbbing, moderate-to-severe headaches that last from 4 to 72 hours.1,2 Unlike regular headaches, migraines have distinct phases that may include visual or sensory disturbances called auras. Migraines are among the most common neurological disorders and more commonly affect women and younger people, although they can happen […]
Migraines—a neurological disorder that cause intense headaches lasting for hours or days—is an extremely common condition. Because migraines are so debilitating, causing many days of disability throughout the lifetime of individuals who are affected by them, research continues to identify ever more effective treatments. What Are the Current Treatments for Migraines? Migraine treatments are generally […]
Migraine is one of the most common neurological disorders where patients experience episodes of one or more moderate-to-severe headaches over a period of 4 to 72 hours.1 These headaches are commonly felt on one side of the head and generally have four distinguishable phases. Although migraines often happen for no discernable reason, many people who […]
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a handful of medications for treating nerve pain (neuralgia or neuropathy), they may not be effective for every patient. If you’re struggling to manage your nerve pain and have tried additional measures like peripheral nerve stimulation, you may be interested in trying an experimental therapy […]
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that affects movement, causing tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. It happens when certain cells in the brain that produce a chemical called dopamine start to die off. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps control movement, so when there’s not enough of it, movement becomes difficult.1,2 Living […]
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Parkinson’s disease is a complex disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. While current treatments can help manage symptoms, there is still no cure for the disease. As a result, researchers and pharmaceutical companies are constantly working on developing new therapies to slow or stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease.1,2 Researchers use clinical trials to […]
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that can cause involuntary movements like shaking, stiffness, and difficulties with balance and coordination. These symptoms usually start gradually and worsen over time. As the disease progresses, it may also affect walking, talking, and mental functions such as memory, sleep, and mood.1 While anyone can be at risk, research […]
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