Aggression: What It Means and How to Manage It

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesManagementWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Management When to See a Healthcare Provider Diagnosis Treatment It differs from anger, which is a natural response to something unpleasant or someone you feel has wronged you. When anger is taken out on people, animals, or objects, it may be considered aggression. Westend61 / Getty Images Examples of Aggression There are different forms of aggression, and within each form, there are various ways a person can express aggression....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1113 words · Deborah Garcia

Aggressive Neuroendocrine Colon and Rectum Tumors

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewTypes of TumorsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Types of Tumors Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with an aggressive or high-grade neuroendocrine tumor ofthe colonor rectum you’re probably feeling frightened as well as confused.Aggressive neuroendocrine tumors are less common than some of the othercolon cancers. In addition, they are commonly misdiagnosed and it is important to be your own advocate if you have one of these tumors....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1857 words · Brent Mason DVM

Aggressive Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Prognosis

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKey TermsDetermining FactorsOutcomesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Key Terms Determining Factors Outcomes Frequently Asked Questions The prognosis for aggressivenon-Hodgkin lymphomadepends on several factors, including a person’s age, cancer stage, and treatment response.The four-year survival rate for some people with aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma can be 79% to 94%. In some cases, aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma can be cured. This article covers the prognosis for aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma and how different factors affect survival rate....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1253 words · Charles Welch

Aging Isn’t Synonymous With Depression

As a psychiatrist who focuses on an older population, there is one thing I share with every client:Depressionis not a normal part of the aging process, but it is something that older adults do go through. Experiences with depression as you age often go undiagnosed. Some people simply believe that getting older triggers sadness and depression, so they just live with it. I make sure to remind people that depression is never something you should just live with....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 957 words · Amy Ellis

Aging Spots on Legs: What’s Normal and What’s Not

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAre Aging Spots Normal?Is It an Aging Spot?RemovalSkin Care and Sun Protection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Are Aging Spots Normal? Is It an Aging Spot? Removal Skin Care and Sun Protection Aging spots on the legs, also called age spots,liver spots, or solarlentigo, are a very common and normal part of aging. They look like large brown freckles and can show up almost anywhere that the skin experiences exposure to the sun....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1074 words · Andrew Johnson

AHA Issues New Guidelines for Performing CPR During Pandemic

Key TakeawaysThe American Heart Association has released new CPR guidance in response to the pandemic.The guidance recommends wearing a mask and other PPE during CPR.Experts say people should wear a mask when performing CPR outside of medical settings, too. Key Takeaways The American Heart Association has released new CPR guidance in response to the pandemic.The guidance recommends wearing a mask and other PPE during CPR.Experts say people should wear a mask when performing CPR outside of medical settings, too....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1322 words · Tracey Walker

AHA: Mental Health Plays a Role in Treating and Preventing Heart Disease

Key TakeawaysHeart health shares direct links with common disorders, traits, and emotional states such as depression, anxiety, pessimism, and anger.Practicing mindfulness, gratitude, and optimism may help to prevent heart disease.Mental health should be screened and addressed when treating and preventing heart conditions. Key Takeaways Heart health shares direct links with common disorders, traits, and emotional states such as depression, anxiety, pessimism, and anger.Practicing mindfulness, gratitude, and optimism may help to prevent heart disease....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1709 words · Michael Price

AHCC: Benefits and Safety

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of AHCCDosageSafetyFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of AHCC Dosage Safety Frequently Asked Questions AHCC is an extract manufactured in Japan fromshiitakemushrooms.It’s been studied for its role in the immune system,cancer,liver disease, andHuman papillomavirus (HPV). In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements the way it regulates prescription drugs. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1314 words · Christopher Foster

AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index): Understanding Your Results

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsApnea-Hypopnea IndexResultsOther TestsTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Apnea-Hypopnea Index Results Other Tests Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Sleep apneais asleep disorderthat causes breathing difficulties during sleep.The condition ranges in severity from a mild decrease in airflow to airflow completely stopping, which can be life-threatening. Sleep apnea has multiple causes, including the tongue or tissues in the airways blocking the air or challenges related to the signals sent from the brain to control breathing during sleep....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1583 words · Jeffrey Hughes

AI Can Help Reduce Opioid Prescriptions After Surgery, Research Finds

Key TakeawaysMany people are overprescribed opioids after surgery.A new algorithm seeks to determine which patients will have the most pain after surgery, in order to give patients with manageable pain non-opioid treatment options.The algorithm is 80% effective at predicting severe post-op pain. Key Takeaways Many people are overprescribed opioids after surgery.A new algorithm seeks to determine which patients will have the most pain after surgery, in order to give patients with manageable pain non-opioid treatment options....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1310 words · Amber Wallace

AIDS vs. Autoimmune Diseases

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is AIDS?The Immune SystemDisease ComparisonResearch Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is AIDS? The Immune System Disease Comparison Research When someone has an autoimmune disease, their immune system mistakenly attacks their own healthy cells and tissues. But unlike when a healthy immune system attacks something that can cause harm—like a virus—theirs never calls off the attack. While acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is another type ofimmune system malfunction, in this case, a person’s immune system is weakened or ineffective....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1242 words · Lisa Schwartz

Air Flow May Have Caused COVID-19 Spread In a Restaurant, Study Shows

Key TakeawaysA study from South Korea linked three new COVID-19 infections to a single person at a restaurant.Researchers discovered that an air conditioner blew SARS-CoV-2 droplets around the restaurant.The study’s authors are urging restaurants to be more mindful of their indoor airflow. Key Takeaways A study from South Korea linked three new COVID-19 infections to a single person at a restaurant.Researchers discovered that an air conditioner blew SARS-CoV-2 droplets around the restaurant....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Katherine Scott

Air Pollution Could Increase Psoriasis Risk Significantly, Study Finds

Key TakeawaysExposure to PM2.5and PM10significantly increases the risk of developing psoriasis.People with a genetic predisposition to psoriasis face more than four times the risk when exposed to high levels of air pollutants.Experts say those with a strong family history of psoriasis should consider living in areas with low pollution if that’s an accessible option. Key Takeaways Exposure to PM2.5and PM10significantly increases the risk of developing psoriasis.People with a genetic predisposition to psoriasis face more than four times the risk when exposed to high levels of air pollutants....

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 917 words · Barry Daugherty