Parkinson's disease is becoming more common. In the last 25 years, the number of people with this condition has doubled. Experts predict it will double again soon. Yet, the main treatment for Parkinson's, a drug called levodopa, is hard to find in many places. This drug is cheap, effective, and can
Vulvar Extramammary Paget's disease is a rare skin cancer. It often comes back after treatment. This makes it a tricky condition to manage. Doctors usually treat it by cutting out the affected area. But because it's so rare, there's still a lot we don't know. Like what makes it come back and how to
Lung cancer is a tough opponent, especially when it's the non-small-cell kind (NSCLC). Doctors usually don't recommend a common treatment called EGFR-TKIs for a specific mutation called EGFR exon 20 insertion. Why? Because these mutations don't respond well to the treatment. But here's a twist: a sp
Mental health care in Colorado Springs just got a significant upgrade. Serenity Mental Health Centers has introduced a new, faster treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This treatment, called accelerated Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS™), is cleared by the FDA. It's a big d
In the world of germs, some are more famous for causing trouble than others. One such troublemaker is Streptococcus pyogenes, better known as Group A Strep. It's usually known for causing sore throats and skin infections. But in rare cases, it can cause serious lung infections. A 52-year-old woman
People with a brain disease called multiple sclerosis (MS) often take a medicine named dimethyl fumarate (DMF). This drug helps to ease the symptoms of MS. But how exactly does it work? Scientists wanted to find out. They did some tests on mice to see what happens. First, they gave the mice a subst
A heavy dose of rain is on the way for the Halloween weekend in Snohomish County. The National Weather Service has issued a warning about a significant amount of rainfall, with predictions ranging from 2 to 4 inches, and some areas could even see over 5 inches. This is due to a strong atmospheric ri
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are quite common, especially among women. When they keep coming back, it becomes a real problem. Doctors call this recurrent UTIs, or rUTIs. The main issue is that there aren't many good treatments, and the ones that exist are becoming less effective because of antimi
Gout is a painful condition caused by too much uric acid in the body. Doctors often prescribe allopurinol to manage it, but this medicine can lead to severe skin reactions in some people. For a long time, a gene test called HLA-B*58:01 was used to identify those at risk. However, this test wasn't ve
In the last ten years, texting your therapist has become a popular way to get mental health help. It's like having a therapist in your pocket. You can send a message when you're feeling down or anxious, and they'll get back to you. This can be really helpful for people who are busy or don't want to
