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Parent-child interaction therapy is a type of therapeutic intervention available for the parents and guardians of children between the ages of 2 to 7 who aim to strengthen the connection with their child and reduce unwanted disruptive behaviors, such as tantrums, acting out, and aggressiveness. This article will explain what parent-child interaction therapy is, how it works, and ways to get started with a trained therapist. What Is Parent-Child Interaction Therapy?...

They’re easy to overlook, but loneliness and boredom are frequent concerns among people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Although their memory might not be perfect, the feelings of people with dementia are very real and can impact the majority of their day. In fact, the emotions of people with dementia sometimes can last longer than the memory of what caused them. Challenging behaviors can emerge as well when loneliness and boredom go unchecked....

Shock means several different things in the medical world. Besides an electrical shock (used to restart the heart) and a term for an extremely emotional state of mind (similar to post traumatic stress disorder), shock also refers to a condition where the body is unable to get enough oxygen and nutrients to important organs and systems. Shock, the medical condition related to adequate blood flow, takes many forms and has different patterns of signs and symptoms depending on which type of shock the patient is experiencing....

According to a new study conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), air pollution poses a significant threat to human cardiovascular health. Key Takeaways A new study has linked particle air pollution—pollution caused by tiny solid or liquid compounds hovering in the air—to cardiovascular disease risk.Particle pollution appears to cause arterial inflammation that can eventually induce a stroke or heart attack by prompting leukopoiesis, the production of inflammatory cells in the bone marrow....

Entocort EC (budesonide) is approved for use in treating mild to moderate Crohn’s disease involving the ileum and/or the ascending colon. Entocort EC is a non-systemic glucocorticosteroid that is released into the intestine and works to reduce inflammation. Because 90% of the drug is released in the intestine and not into the bloodstream, it causes fewer side effects than other corticosteroids (such as prednisone). Entocort EC is manufactured by AstraZeneca in the United States....

The side-gliding exercise is a maneuver that you can perform for your low back to help treat back pain or sciatica that is located on one side of your back. The exercise is commonly used by physical therapists who practice the McKenzie Method. If you have low back pain or sciatica, then you may be referred to physical therapy to help decrease your pain and improve your overall mobility and function....

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition that affects insulin production in the pancreas. The immune system attacks the pancreas, so it cannot make insulin. Type 1 diabetes might increase your risk of having worse complications and severe illness from a COVID-19 infection. Type 1 Diabetes and COVID-19 Risk If you have type 1 diabetes, your risk of exposure to COVID-19 is about the same as other people who do not have type 1 diabetes....

Phonophoresis, also called sonophoresis, is a physical therapy treatment that uses ultrasound combined with a medication gel. The physical therapist applies the medication to your skin, and then ultrasound waves help pass the medicine through the skin and into your injured body part. In this article, you’ll learn the conditions phonophoresis treats, how it works, and what to expect during the procedure. You’ll also learn about phonophoresis contraindications and risks, and whether it’s safe and effective....

We’ve all seen it: take a bath or a long shower, or go swimming, and you notice the tips of your fingers and toes wrinkle. We’re used to it, but do we know why this happens? No one really understands exactly why our fingers wrinkle, though we do understand how they wrinkle. Blood vessels and nerve endings play a role in skin wrinkling. Contrary to what many people think, the process of finger wrinkling is not osmosis....

When it comes to alcohol and arthritis, there are mixed recommendations. The effects of alcohol vary depending on the type of arthritis, medication, and lifestyle. It is important to check with your healthcare professional before consuming alcohol. Here is some information to consider. Alcohol and Arthritis Consuming alcohol should be taken into consideration for arthritis patients. For some it can cause complications such as increased inflammation and stomach bleeding—depending on the medication....

Basal cell carcinoma can be curable if treated early. Common treatments include electrodesiccation and curettage (cauterizing and scraping the lesion), surgical excisiong, and Mohs surgery (a precision surgical technique). Another form of treatment, known as Aldara (imiquimod) topical cream, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2004 to treat superficial basal cell carcinoma (sBCC). It works by gently peeling away the lesion and can also be used to treat actinic keratosis (solar keratosis) and genital warts....

What is an Annular Fissure? An annular fissure is a condition that affects intervertebral discs. Most of the time a fissure is caused by degenerative changes in the spine, including age-related drying out of the discs, but it can also be brought about by trauma. In an annular fissure the outer part of the disc, which is made of strong fibers arranged in concentric layers, begin to fray, break or separate from the bone to which they are attached....

One kind of alarm that can be used for people who have Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Levy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia or another kind of dementia is a bed alarm. These alarms can be used at facilities including nursing homes as well as at home. Purposes Bed alarms are typically used for a couple of different reasons, but the basic idea is that an alarm sounds when someone is trying to get out or does get out of his bed....

New COVID variants like BQ.1.1 and XBB are circulating, causing concern that at-home rapid tests may not be effective at detecting them. But experts say that currently, our existing antigen tests can spot an infection—so long as you test properly and repeatedly. Key takeaways At-home antigen tests can still detect new variants, experts say.Right now, the N protein—the part of the virus rapid tests detect—hasn’t changed enough to make antigen tests ineffective tools....

People who experience severe menstrual cramps may often turn to pain relievers like Midol and Advil (ibuprofen). But some might prefer natural remedies or herbs for pain relief. Key Takeaways Ginger, fennel, and cinnamon are some herbs commonly used to soothe menstrual pain.Research on the effects of these herbs is limited.Natural herbs can still come with unwanted side effects and they often don’t show results immediately. More research is needed to prove that herbs are effective in treating menstrual pain....

Knee replacements are among the most commonly performed and highly successful orthopedic surgical procedures. A knee replacement is done when the knee joint has worn out, most often as a result of wear-and-tear arthritis. When a knee replacement surgery is performed, the worn-out cartilage is removed and the ends of the bone are shaped. Over the ends of the bone, a metal implant is fit into place, and a plastic spacer is placed between the metal implants....

Chilblains (also known as perniosis) are small bumps or patches of skin that can become inflamed, red, or itchy after you’ve been exposed to the cold. Unlike skin damage from frostbite, chilblains are a rare inflammatory vascular condition that don’t usually cause permanent damage or discoloration. Not everyone develops chilblains in the cold. This article will review what you can expect if you develop chilblains, what they feel like, how to treat them, and how long it will take them to go away....

Coffin-Siris syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects a number of body systems. Among the range of symptoms that characterize it are developmental disability, physical abnormalities of the pinky toes and fingers, as well as a distinctive, “coarse” facial features, among others. Infants and children with this condition often experience frequent respiratory infections and breathing problems and often do not gain weight at the proper rate. Only about 140 cases of Coffin-Siris syndrome have been recorded in the literature....

While tonsils may occasionally become swollen when you have an infection, swelling goes down for most people in a few weeks. But for some people, the swelling becomes a chronic condition that can lead to other health complications if not treated. Causes Swollen tonsils are commonly caused by an infection, bacteria, or viruses such as: Strep throatMononucleosisCommon coldCytomegalovirus (CMV)Herpes simplex virus (HSV) In some people, the swelling in their tonsils becomes a chronic condition that does not go away....

Even the crassest among us have to admit that there are times when passing gas is simply not appropriate. For example, it’s definitely not a selling point during a job interview. Are there consequences of holding in your fart in these instances? Maybe. It is not very likely to cause any actual damage, but it is likely to be uncomfortable. If you can’t get rid of the gas in your gut, it can be painful, but there might be other causes of abdominal pain that are much more likely to be a problem....