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Lewy body dementia clinical research
Clinical Trials | Dementia

Shedding Light on Lewy Body Dementia: The Critical Role of Clinical Research

Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a complex and debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of individuals and their families worldwide. Often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed, LBD poses significant challenges for both patients and caregivers. Although LBD can affect both men and women, certain studies indicate a marginally higher occurrence in men. Clinical research is at the…

High triglycerides: causes, risks, and management
Clinical Trials

Understanding High Triglycerides: Causes, Risks, and Management

High triglycerides, also known as hypertriglyceridemia, is a common medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While triglycerides are a normal component of your blood, elevated levels can increase the risk of various health problems, including heart disease. In this blog, we will explore what triglycerides are, what causes them to become elevated, the…

Understanding and managing gastroesophageal reflux disease
Clinical Trials | GERD

Navigating the Waves of GERD: Understanding and Managing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Dealing with medical challenges like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) can feel like navigating turbulent waves. This chronic condition, commonly known as acid reflux, affects millions globally, disrupting comfort and well-being. GERD’s complexity lies in its multifactorial cause rooted in lifestyle habits, genetic predisposition, and physiological factors. In this guide, we will provide insight into GERD’s…

Alzheimers vs dementia
Alzheimer’s | Dementia

Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What’s The Difference?

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are both conditions that result in a decline in cognitive ability often toward the end of one’s life. These two terms are often used interchangeably, but they are distinctly different conditions.  In short, dementia is a general term used to describe certain types of cognitive decline. There are many different types…

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Clinical Trials

Crohn’s vs Ulcerative Colitis — What Are the Key Differences?

According to the Centers for Disease Control, around 3.1 million adults (1.3%) have inflammatory bowel disease in the United States. Despite the fact that it affects so many Americans, there’s still confusion around two different types of IBD—Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease. Although these diseases share similarities, they are not the same.  Sometimes it can…