Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Timeline Coping Wound Care Frequently Asked Questions Arthroscopic knee surgeryrecovery can vary based on what type of procedure was performed and whether structures were repaired or removed from the knee joint. Activity restrictions will be put in place during the initial stages of recovery until the knee heals and becomes stabilized to support activity demands. Physical therapy may play an important role in your recovery to get you back to performing everyday activities safely and withoutpain in your knee....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsPurposeHow to PrepareWhat to ExpectRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Purpose How to Prepare What to Expect Recovery Arthroscopic surgery, also known simply as arthroscopy, is a minimally invasiveorthopedicprocedure used to diagnose and treat joint problems. It involves the use of a narrow scope, called an arthroscope, and specialized surgical tools to access a joint through tiny “keyhole” incisions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of ArthritisHow Symptoms DifferDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Arthritis How Symptoms Differ Diagnosis Treatment The termsarthrosisandarthritisare sometimes used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Each type of arthritis has distinctive characteristics that differentiate it from the others, including the underlying cause and the pattern of joint involvement. Lab and imaging tests can help differentiate arthrosis from other types so that the correct treatment is prescribed....

Key Takeaways Matthew Moore of North Carolina is now the first U.S. patient with a Carmat total artificial heart. On Monday, July 12, surgeons Jacob Schroder, MD, and Carmelo Milano, MD, successfully implanted the device in Moore, who had been living with complications of serious heart failure for about a month. The artificial heart will keep Moore healthy as he awaits a true heart transplant within the next three to four months....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe PancreasHow AID WorksFDA-Approved AIDsManufacturersCostSide EffectsFuture AID SystemsDIY AID Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Pancreas How AID Works FDA-Approved AIDs Manufacturers Cost Side Effects Future AID Systems DIY AID An artificial pancreas can make a big difference in the day-to-day life of a person with type 1 diabetes. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved several versions. They mimic the work that thepancreasdoes (automatically checking blood sugar levels and adjusting insulin doses accordingly)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffects on InsulinBest and Worst SweetenersReading LablesAlternativesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects on Insulin Best and Worst Sweeteners Reading Lables Alternatives Frequently Asked Questions Consuming artificial sweeteners in place of sugar may help reduce caloric intake, which could be helpful for people with diabetes who would benefit from losing weight to help manage their condition.Sweeteners can be classified in several ways, the most general being sugar or sugar substitutes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeTypesHow to Apply Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Types How to Apply Artificial tears are meant to help keep your eyes healthy when your owntearsare not staying in the eye or your body isn’t producing enough tear film. Your eye health professional may recommend them for dry eye symptoms that arise from several conditions, includingcomputer eye strain, medication use, medical conditions such as autoimmune diseases, and the aging process....

Key TakeawaysA new observational study linked artificially sweetened beverages with a 20% increase in atrial fibrillation risk.The same study associated pure fruit or vegetable juice with an 8% lower atrial fibrillation risk.Experts recommend limiting or avoiding sweetened beverages for heart health. Key Takeaways A new observational study linked artificially sweetened beverages with a 20% increase in atrial fibrillation risk.The same study associated pure fruit or vegetable juice with an 8% lower atrial fibrillation risk....

Key TakeawaysToo many added sugars in your diet can be detrimental to your health.New data shows that drinks that include alternative sweeteners can help support people trying to lose weight who are at risk or have diabetes.While water should be the top drink of choice, it can be helpful to have options.Research has previously shown that including too many added sugars in your diet can lead to some negative health outcomes, including increased risk for conditions like diabetes....

Key TakeawaysThe FDA issued an accelerated approval for a new Alzheimer’s drug, Aduhelm, this June.The approved received backlash, in part because studies did not include people with late stages of the disease.Now, the FDA is changing the drug label to specify it is for people in mild stages of the disease.Providers urge caution, research, and one-on-one evaluations when prescribing Aduhelm.Since the accelerated approval of an Alzheimer’s drug called Aduhelm,Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD, has been getting calls from patients of all stages of the disease....

Key Takeaways Thousands of people have been hospitalized for COVID-19 in the past year, and generally, most patients haven’t had to pay out of pocket for these costs. Government programs and insurance companies have largely borne the brunt of the cost. But that might be changing. Researchers at the University of Michigan and Boston University suggest in a new study that a subset of people hospitalized for severe COVID-19 in 2021 may owe almost $1,000 or more in out-of-pocket expenses as public and private health insurance companies begin to phase out cost-sharing waivers....

Key TakeawaysIn February, Texas became one of five states to announce rollbacks of mask mandates.The last week of February saw an uptick in COVID-19 cases following six weeks of decline.Experts from the CDC and WHO warn against dropping COVID-19 precaution measures prematurely.Top officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) are warning that an ending to the pandemic is not as near as it may appear.At a media briefing Monday, March 1, Dr....

Key TakeawaysCOVID-19 clinical trial volunteers for new treatments and vaccines are in demand, especially as new variants continue to emerge.Participating in clinical trials can give you access to key treatments early, and allows you to help others.Before participating, experts say you should review all risks and details of the trial. Key Takeaways COVID-19 clinical trial volunteers for new treatments and vaccines are in demand, especially as new variants continue to emerge....