Types of Multiple Sclerosis Today, fresh news from Armenia 2024-03-05 20:27:18
Multiple sclerosis has several types. No two cases of this disease are exactly alike.
Diffuse sclerosis is characterized by a huge diversity of the clinical course of the disease, its clinical manifestations and the outcome of the disease, which is due to the different location of demyelination foci in the optic nerves, cerebral hemispheres, spinal cord, brain.
The following forms of the clinical course of the disease are described:
1. Primary progressive multiple sclerosis
2. Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
3. Attack course of multiple sclerosis
4. Clinically isolated syndrome
In primary progressive multiple sclerosis, 10% of patients initially have a progressive and persistent development of neurologic symptoms. This progression (advancement of the disease or constantly aggravated condition) is rarely interrupted, and the improvement is insignificant, that is, the patient is in the phase of continuous exacerbation, which very quickly leads to the development of disability. Hence the name of this form, primary progressive.
This type of multiple sclerosis is most common in people over the age of 40, affecting women and men equally.
The most common symptom of this type of multiple sclerosis is progressive weakness of the lower limbs,
The Dangers of Artificially Sweetened Drinks: Increased Risk of Irregular Heartbeat by 20%, Study Finds
Consuming an excessive amount of diet soda or other artificially sweetened drinks has been found to increase the risk of a dangerous irregular heartbeat, according to a recent study conducted in China. The research revealed that individuals who consume two liters of such beverages daily are 20% more likely to develop a condition known as atrial fibrillation, compared to those who do not consume these drinks. Atrial fibrillation is characterized by the chaotic quivering of the heart’s top chambers, which disrupts its normal rhythm.
Theodore Maglione, an assistant professor of medicine and a cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias, explained that while genetics and age can contribute to atrial fibrillation, there are also modifiable risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, sleep apnea, obesity, and nutrition. Maintaining optimal blood pressure and adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise can significantly decrease the recurrence rates of atrial fibrillation after undergoing certain medical procedures.
It is noteworthy that avoiding foods high in cholesterol and fat, as well as regular exercise, play a key role in managing atrial fibrillation. Even modest weight loss has been associated with significantly lower recurrence rates of the condition following treatment. Additionally,
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Blow your nose or do you prefer to raise it? Does washing your hands really make sense? Can vitamin C protect against infection? What experts advise.
Autumn and winter are usually the seasons in which colds with sore throats, coughs and runny noses are more common, but not only then. Viruses and bacteria that cause flu infections can cause symptoms all year round. There is usually an increased risk of contracting the real flu, influenza, until spring – unlike Corona, which basically occurs almost all year round with its characteristic symptoms. Particularly when the air is cool and dry, pathogens and germs have an easier time getting to the respiratory tract via the affected mucous membranes. It is all the more important to know how to protect yourself well against infections and which tips or assumptions should be made with caution.
Cold, flu, corona: How cold, blowing your nose and diet influence
Once you have caught a cold, influenza or corona, it is important to give your body plenty of rest by lying down and sleeping.
Drug shortages. Aifa publishes distribution methods applicable in the case of medicines that are referenced in the transparency lists
AIFA Provides Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Assistance in Case of Drug Shortages
The Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) recently reiterated the need for clear communication and guidelines to ensure pharmaceutical assistance at a regional level, particularly in cases of drug shortages. In a note distributed to Regions and Autonomous Provinces, AIFA summarized the distribution methods applicable in the event of a shortage of drugs listed in the transparency lists.
The measures outlined by AIFA aim to guarantee pharmaceutical assistance while avoiding financial burdens on patients and optimizing economic resources. Regions and Autonomous Provinces have the flexibility to choose the most suitable methods to ensure pharmaceutical assistance, taking into account their regulatory framework, organizational choices, and healthcare strategies.
Some of the methods usually adopted by Regions and Autonomous Provinces in case of drug shortages include the application of the “safeguard clause” to cover the price difference between the medicine supplied and the AIFA reference price, removal of the drug from the transparency list at the regional level, and the use of Distribution on account (DPC) or Direct Distribution (DD) agreements.
AIFA also emphasized the importance of monitoring the production capacity of new drugs to ensure supply availability and conduct monitoring activities to meet the needs of the population.
New Study Links Artificially Sweetened and Sugar-Sweetened Beverages to Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Avoiding Artificially Sweetened Beverages: A Wise Choice for a Healthier Heart
Drinking two liters or more per week of artificially sweetened beverages, such as diet sodas, raises the risk of an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation by 20%, according to a recent study. This condition, often described as a “quiver,” “flutter,” or “flip-flop” of the heart in the chest, is considered dangerous and can lead to strokes and blood clots.
The study also found that consuming sugar-sweetened beverages increased the risk of atrial fibrillation by 10%. However, there is some good news for juice enthusiasts—drinking about four ounces of pure unsweetened juices such as orange or vegetable juice was associated with an 8% lower risk of atrial fibrillation.
“This is the first study to report an association between no- and low-calorie sweeteners and also sugar-sweetened beverages and increased risk of atrial fibrillation,” said Penny Kris-Etherton, professor emeritus of nutritional sciences at Pennsylvania State University.
While this research does not prove causation between sweetened drinks and A-fib, it does offer valuable insights into potential health risks. Moreover, water remains a recommended choice, [replacing “water is best choice”]
The Growing Concern: Atrial Fibrillation on the Rise
Atrial fibrillation has become increasingly prevalent in recent years.
Community of Long COVID Patients and Activists to Protest CDCs Dropping of Isolation Guidelines
Community of Long COVID Patients and Activists to Protest CDC’s Dropping of Isolation Guidelines
A community of “long COVID” patients and activists is gearing up for a march in Washington, D.C., to voice their concerns over the recent announcement from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC, on March 1, officially dropped its recommendation for people to isolate for five days after testing positive for COVID-19. This decision has sparked outrage among the community, leading to the formation of a group called LC/DC, which plans to stage a protest at the iconic Lincoln Memorial on March 15.
The LC/DC community describes itself as non-partisan and aims to raise awareness about long COVID. They firmly believe that reducing the isolation policy will lead to more infections, long-term illnesses, and disabilities. Paul Hennessy, one of the main organizers of the event, expressed his concerns, stating, “Our main objection is that it’s not based on a period of infectiousness, but false assumptions.” He further highlighted that the CDC has acknowledged that COVID can remain contagious for over 10 days.
Hennessy emphasized that the CDC’s role should be to provide the best guidance rather than negotiating with a deadly airborne pathogen.
7 symptoms that you could have type 2 diabetes
You could be living with type 2 diabetes and not knowing it. This was stated by the British authorities, after they discovered in different studies that there are many people who have not been diagnosed, despite presenting several characteristic symptoms of the disease.
And for several years, Symptoms of high blood sugar can be difficult to detect or, in many cases, they are related to other diseases or conditions.
Recent studies found that This disease does not mostly affect only older adults, but also young people, who are usually less likely to be diagnosed.
According to the latest National Health Survey, the diabetes mellitus (when people do not respond well to insulin) is diagnosed only at age 48.
So, What symptoms should you watch out for?
These 7 warning symptoms could indicate that you have diabetes without knowing it
Unlike type 1 diabetes, which occurs when a person’s pancreas does not properly produce insulin, the body of people with type 2 diabetes has trouble processing insulin.
Along these lines, according to the British National Health Service (NHS), Symptoms that could indicate that you have type 2 diabetes are:
- Urinating more than usual,
Researchers discover molecular mechanism behind PTSD symptoms: Potential breakthrough for diagnosis and treatment.
The Japanese research team hopes to develop diagnoses and treatments
[의학신문·일간보사=정우용 기자] The molecular mechanism that causes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been discovered for the first time in the world.
A research team including the University of Tokyo in Japan announced that it has confirmed that symptoms such as flashbacks become more severe when the function of a gene called “phosphodiesterase 4B” (PDE4B) weakens. As there has been a continued lack of dedicated treatment for PTSD, it is expected that this research finding will help develop methods of diagnosis and treatment. The results of the research were published in the world-famous scientific journal “Molecular Psychiatry”.
By comparing the genes that function in the patient’s blood and in the “hippocampus” region of the brains of rats suffering from PTSD, they were able to confirm that “PDE4B” was commonly reduced.
PDE4B acts as an enzyme that breaks down “cAMP,” an information carrier involved in memory. When cAMP was artificially increased in rats with PTSD, symptoms such as flashbacks appeared, and when it was decreased, the symptoms were suppressed.
Therefore, the research team believes that when the action of PDE4B weakens, cAMP is activated and symptoms develop easily.
Aviso: New cooperation ensures the long-term training of doctors in Vienna | City vienna 2024-03-05 07:45:20
Vienna (OTS) – The Vienna Health Association (WIGEV), as the largest healthcare provider in Austria, and the Sigmund Freud Private University (SFU), as the largest private university in Austria, are intensifying their cooperation in teaching and research for the training of doctors. Through the interdisciplinary coordination of research activities and the promotion of clinical research, the public health system of the city of Vienna will be strengthened in the long term. At the same time, SFU students benefit from the practical lessons in the WIGEV buildings. The Vienna Health Association and the Si gmund Freud Private University will provide information about the details of the cooperation in a joint press conference:
Date: March 7, 2024, 9:30 a.m
Location: Klinik Favoriten, Kundratstrasse 3, 1100 Vienna (Ario building)
The following people are available to you as conversation partners:
Michael Binder, Medical Director of the Vienna Health Association
Alfred Pritz, Rector of the SFU
Manuela Födinger, Vice Dean for the Human Medicine course, Faculty of Medicine
We look forward to welcoming you to the PK!
Questions & Contact:
M.Sc. Markus Pederiva
Vienna Health Association
Press spokesman
Tel.: +43 1 404 09-60 543
E-Mail: markus.pederiva@gesundheitsverbund.at
www.Gesundheitsverbund.at