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The Food and Drug Administration recently approved Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm), the first interchangeable biosimilar product of Humira (adalimumab). Key Takeaways The Food and Drug Administration has approved Cyltezo, an interchangeable biosimilar of Humira (adalimumab)There are other biosimilars of Humira, but Cyltezo is the first that is also interchangeable, which means that pharmacists can substitute it for Humira in some states.Cyltezo is expected to cost less than Humira, but the price has not been set as yet, and it will not be marketed until July 2023 due to patent protection on Humira....

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a multifactorial disease characterized by inflammation in the bowel wall. The inflammatory process, which varies in severity from person to person, can produce a variety of symptoms in the intestines and throughout the body. Ulcerative colitis is categorized by the severity of symptoms. Categorization also helps patients and physicians anticipate the outcomes of certain treatments, and it may help identify patients who are unlikely to respond to medical therapy and would likely benefit from surgery....

Watching a friend grieve the death of a loved one is hard. You might not know what to say or do. You might fear to say the wrong thing and decide to say nothing at all. This, of course, can leave your friend feeling abandoned in her time of need. So what can you say or do when a friend is grieving? Here are some suggestions to help you help your friend....

A BAPS board is a piece of exercise equipment commonly found in physical therapy clinics. BAPS is an acronym for Biomechanical Ankle Platform System. It is used to improve balance and proprioception in the ankle, knee, and hip after injury or surgery. Common injuries that may require the use of a BAPS board during rehab include: Ankle sprains and fracturesAchilles tendonitis The BAPS board is an irregularly shaped disc with a screw hole in the middle....

Choriocarcinoma treatment usually includes chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation therapy.For better outcomes, it is important to evaluate your options with your medical team and start the treatment process as soon as possible. Treatment options will depend on your overall health and how far the cancer has advanced. This article will explain more about your treatment options for choriocarcinoma. Chemotherapy The most common treatment for choriocarcinoma is chemotherapy. This type of medicine is given by pill or intravenously (IV)....

Kidney failure, or end-stage renal disease, means the kidneys aren’t functioning enough for you to survive without treatment like a transplant or dialysis. If you’ve been living with chronic kidney disease, your healthcare provider has likely been monitoring your kidney function and your health. Acute renal failure is sudden kidney failure that happens within several hours to days. To diagnose kidney failure, a variety of tests will need to be done, like blood and urine tests to measure how well your kidneys are filtering out waste and to check for protein like albumin....

According to the National Headache Foundation, approximately 5 percent of children experience a migraine by the age of 10. Nevertheless, pediatric migraine continues to remain an underrecognized disorder, largely because the criteria used to diagnose a migraine in adults doesn’t necessarily fit with migraines in children. Features By examining some of the primary unique features of a pediatric migraine — ones that differ from adult migraines — you can better understand the condition so your child can get a proper diagnosis and relief....

You may have seen pantethine among the other nutritional supplements on store shelves when you’re doing your shopping. Although probably not as popular as other supplements on the market, there is some evidence that pantethine may help improve certain aspects of your health. Pantethine is a nutritional supplement that is an active form of pantothenic acid, which is also known as vitamin B5. It helps make coenzyme A, which is a molecule that is involved in several metabolic pathways in the body....

Pilocytic astrocytomas are slow-growing tumors usually found in children. They are diagnosed using a combination of imaging and biopsy. This article discusses the ways pilocytic astrocytomas are diagnosed. Physical Examination A diagnosis of pilocytic astrocytoma begins with a review of your symptoms and medical history. Next, your or your child’s healthcare provider—likely a pediatrician or pediatric neurologist—will perform a focused physical exam, checking the function of your cranial nerves and reflexes....

If you are facing a glaucoma diagnosis, the most important thing to remember is that you are not alone. More than 2.2 million Americans aged 40 and older have glaucoma. Don’t limit your life because of glaucoma, since it can be managed with the help of an eye care professional. In fact, for the majority of glaucoma patients, life does not change, with the exception of more frequent healthcare provider’s visits and proper use of medications....

Research has found that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are generally less physically active than healthy people. Unfortunately, a sedentary lifestyle can worsen MS symptoms and lead to a more rapid progression of disability. In order to prevent this worsening, neurologists and rehabilitation specialists are turning to technology, such as motion wearable devices, to create awareness around activity levels. These devices can be worn at home to track and record data about physical activity, as well as to measure other useful parameters, like sleep patterns and posture....

Researchers are finding new ways to study the relationship between food environment and dietary health. Key Takeaways Scientists analyzed data from more than 1 billion MyFitnessPal users in a large-scale study.Access to grocery stores, education level, and socioeconomic status all play a role in a community’s diet patterns.According to the study, in predominantly Black neighborhoods, higher income was not associated with healthier eating patterns. Previous studies have linked food deserts to increased risk of heart disease and food swamps to higher rates of obesity....

Plastic surgery for men is quite popular. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), more than 289,000 procedures like nose reshaping or liposuction were performed in 2020. That’s not counting an additional 820,123 minimally invasive procedures, such as Botox treatments or laser treatments for leg veins. With so much investment in plastic surgery for men, here’s a look at why—and some information on the best treatment options, as well as the costs and complications....

Just as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) may cause a number of annoying symptoms, you may also experience “premenstrual asthma” just before and during the early part of your period. Patients with more severe asthma are thought to be at greater risk. This is characterized by a worsening of your asthma symptoms, such as: Wheezing Chest tightness Shortness of breath Cough In fact, anywhere from 19% to 40% of women report a worsening of asthma symptoms during the premenstrual time of the month....

RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy) is a disorder also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome, causalgia and Sudeck’s Atrophy. Regardless of what it is called, it’s a is a complex disorder that may develop as a result of injury, surgery or disease. RSD consists of unexplained intense pain in a part of the body which has been injured and includes altered sensation and reduced motion in the body part affected....

When medications aren’t working effectively in managing the symptoms of Crohn’s disease (a type of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD), a gastroenterologist may recommend surgery. The most common form of surgery used to treat Crohn’s disease is called a resection. Surgery is not a failure of other therapies but a legitimate type of treatment. Many people with Crohn’s disease will need surgery to manage their IBD or complications. During surgery, short segments of the large intestine or the small intestine affected by Crohn’s disease are removed, and the intestine is reattached using the two healthy ends....

Getting your flu shot might have additional benefits. According to a recent study, influenza vaccination was associated with a 40% decrease in the four-year risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Key Takeaways A large study suggested that being vaccinated against the flu may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 40% in a four-year period following the shot.Smaller studies have found similar results and other vaccines have been associated with a lower risk of dementia....

Confusion is the inability to think clearly. In this altered mental state, a person may feel disoriented, think more slowly than usual, and have difficulty paying attention, remembering, and making decisions. Confusion is more common in older adults and is associated with dementia and delirium. It may come on quickly or slowly and may last a short while before resolving or may continue for a longer period. Some people may act strangely or aggressively when confused....

In the last decade, the term “climate anxiety” has been used to describe the fear or frustration that arises out of climate crises or one’s perceived inability to stop climate change. Key Takeaways Anxiety and distress related to environmental issues have spiked in the last decade, spurred by a dramatic increase in climate disasters.Climate-aware therapists are trained to look for signs of climate-based distress and anxiety and help their patients become more resilient....

Vascular neurology is the specialized treatment of strokes and stroke risk factors. You may need to see a vascular neurologist during or after a stroke, or if you are at risk of having a stroke. Vascular neurologists are often called stroke doctors because, in addition to taking care of people who have neurological conditions, they concentrate all or most of their work on taking care of people who have challenging stroke problems....