Five years ago, I would have laughed if someone had told me that I'd rather review an A.I. I would have laughed so hard if someone had told me five years ago that I'd rather review an A.I. than a portable ultrasound device. But here we are, almost one year later, and I don't know where I can find a nutrigenomics testing test. Not even close. This is the digital health technology that I've been … [Read more...]

Earlier, we called chronic pain "nonspecific" because it was not specific to any one organ or tissue. This definition now recognizes a wide variety of pain syndromes characterized by significant emotional distress and functional disability. Primary headaches and chronic pelvic pain are included in this group of disorders. The International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-11 recognizes several … [Read more...]

Some early signs of dementia include: Mood swings, difficulty following storylines, and memory loss. In some cases, depression may be an early indicator of dementia. A physician will determine the presence of these signs and work with patients to reduce their risk. Some risk factors for dementia include cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and buildup of fat in artery walls. Some studies … [Read more...]

There are several types of memory loss medication, including Cholinesterase inhibitors, Rivastigmine, Memantine, and Beta-blockers. These medications work by dampening brain activity in key areas that process memories. Benzodiazepines are often used as anesthetics to make surgical procedures less painful. Midazolam is an example of a benzodiazepine with marked amnesic properties. Cholinesterase … [Read more...]