Category: Disability
Autism and Anger Management – Here Is How to Care For Your Dear Ones
High-functioning autism or HFA is a term used for those who have autism spectrum disorder and are capable of completing daily errands without assistance. They also have better functional …
Uplizna (inebilizumab-cdon) and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Findings from the N-MOmentum Study
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is an autoimmune condition that affects the optic nerves and spinal cord, leading to relapses that can cause blindness or paralysis. The N-MOmentum study …Decoding Unexplained Pain: What You Need to Know for Diagnosis and Treatment
Sometimes, people do experience pain sensation whose cause doctors don’t seem to have an answer for. What are the possible causes and what can you do?
Painkiller Based on Spider Venom, An Alternative to Prescription Opioids
Painkillers, based on tarantula venom, that have fewer side effects than commonly prescribed pain-relieving drugs are currently in development. With more and more adults suffering from chronic pain, a …
Early Exposure to Structural Sexism Accelerates Memory Decline in Women by Up to Nine Years
Key Takeaways: 9-Year Cognitive Gap: Women born in high-sexism states (e.g., Mississippi) experience memory decline equivalent to 9 additional years of aging compared to those in low-sexism states (e.g., …
FDA Gives Green Light to Lecanemab, Offering New Hope for Alzheimer’s Patients
In January 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug called Lecanemab for treating Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab is the second of the disease-modifying drugs approved for …
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) And Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease Occurrence
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurologic disorder that is characterized by progressive brain atrophy (shrinking of the brain) and the death of brain cells. People who are aged 65 and …