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Pseudoarthrosis is a term used to describe what happens when a spinal fusion is unsuccessful. Spinal fusion is a type of back surgery given for a variety of problems including but not limited toscoliosiscurve correction, disc problems, and/orinstability in the spine(which can be due to an infection or tumor).The ultimate goal of a spinal fusion is to reduce pain and improve function. Forspinal stenosisand/or radiculopathy, the goal is also to decompress, or make room for, nerves and/or the spinal cord as they pass through spaces in the spinal column....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStrainsInfection RiskSymptomsTransmissionAntibioticsAntibiotic-ResistanceLimiting Exposure Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Strains Infection Risk Symptoms Transmission Antibiotics Antibiotic-Resistance Limiting Exposure Pseudomonasis a genus of gram-negative bacteria. It belongs to the familyPseudomonadaceaeand is in the classGammaproteobacteria. Not all strains of this type of bacteria cause infection, but roughly 25 species, includingPseudomonas aeruginosa(P. aeruginosa),Pseudomonas fluorescens(P. fluorescens), andPseudomonas putida, (P. putida), are known to cause opportunistic infections....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPseudophakic IOLPurposeSigns You May Need SurgeryProcedureComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pseudophakic IOL Purpose Signs You May Need Surgery Procedure Complications “Pseudophakia” refers to an artificial or fake lens, also known as anintraocular lens(IOL), that is implanted in your eye in place of the clouded lens removed during cataract surgery.The new false lens can significantly improve your vision and quality of life....

Key TakeawaysA study found that recent past use of magic mushrooms helped ease psychological distress in adults with a history of trauma.Childhood trauma has lasting effects on stress response, which could lead to enduring psychological distress.Childhood trauma may also impact physical health, including menopause experience and metabolic health.Psilocybin activates serotonin receptors, which are responsible for regulating mood and anxiety. Key Takeaways A study found that recent past use of magic mushrooms helped ease psychological distress in adults with a history of trauma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsComplicationsSafetyEffectivenessOptionsPsoriasis and COVID-19 Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Complications Safety Effectiveness Options Psoriasis and COVID-19 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, with some additional recommendations regarding immunosuppression. Psoriatic diseases can sometimes require treatments thatsuppress the immune system. These medications can put people at risk for other illnesses, includingCOVID-19....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding the LinkRisk of DepressionSigns of DepressionPsoriasis and AnxietyTreatmentManaging Your Mental Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding the Link Risk of Depression Signs of Depression Psoriasis and Anxiety Treatment Managing Your Mental Health Psoriasisis a chronic autoimmune skin condition that often comes with mental health concerns, including depression. This connection is partially a result of lower self-esteem due to the skin’s appearance or location of the psoriasis lesions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffects of InflammationCausesSymptomsTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects of Inflammation Causes Symptoms Treatment Frequently Asked Questions In people withoutpsoriasis, skin cells are shed monthly, and new skin growth occurs to replace what is lost. However, in people with psoriasis, inflammatory processes speed up skin cell growth, a sign of an overactive immune system. The result of these processes isinflammation, which is thought to play a role in the development and continuing effects of psoriasis....

Although it’s not all that common,psoriasiscan affect the skin around the eyes and on the eyelid like it can affect skin elsewhere on the body. This can cause dryness, cracking, and irritation. But psoriasis eye problems aren’t limited to that. This chronic disease can also lead to problems within the eye itself—problems that, when left untreated, can cause permanent damage and vision loss. Psoriasis on Skin Around the Eyes Although they are relatively rare, psoriasis flare-ups near the eyes can be especially painful and hard to treat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Food and Psoriasis Are LinkedCalorie-Restricted DietAnti-Inflammatory DietGluten-Free DietOther Considerations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Food and Psoriasis Are Linked Calorie-Restricted Diet Anti-Inflammatory Diet Gluten-Free Diet Other Considerations While there is no singlepsoriasisdiet that works for everyone, certain foods are known to trigger symptoms in many people living with the disease. On the flip side, certain dietary approaches have been shown to reduce symptoms ofpsoriasis, including areduced-calorie dietor agluten-free diet....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMethotrexateBiologic DrugsCorticosteroidsHow to Self-InjectFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Methotrexate Biologic Drugs Corticosteroids How to Self-Inject FAQs Psoriasis injections are commonly used in people with moderate to severepsoriasiswho do not respond to topical or oral treatments.Methotrexate, an immune suppressant drug, andbiologic drugssuch as Enbrel (etanercept), Humira (adalimumab), and Stelara (ustekinumab) are examples of injectable psoriasis medications. In addition to these, injectedcorticosteroids(steroids) may be used on occasion to bring a psoriasis flare-up under control....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment FAQs This article is part ofHealth Divide: Skin Conditions and Darker Skin, a destination in our Health Divide series. Psoriasis, anautoimmuneskin disease, can look different on Black people and other people of color than on White people. It is sometimes harder to see on darker skin than on lighter skin. It can also be harder to conceal when severe and make those affected feel more self-conscious....

Key Takeaways When biologic drugs used to treat psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that causes scaly, itchy patches on the skin, were first approved in the early 2000s it marked an important advancement for psoriasis patients. Now, new research is highlighting the risks associated with using some of these drugs. For a July study, a team of researchers in France evaluated the risks associated with several biologic drugs that are used to treat psoriasis....

Key TakeawaysThe immunosuppressants psoriasis patients take may play a role in COVID-19 outcomes.Biologics are a type of immunosuppressant drug used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis, and researchers found they might reduce the likelihood of hospitalization for COVID-19 patients.More research is needed to determine the exact link between biologics and COVID-19. Key Takeaways The immunosuppressants psoriasis patients take may play a role in COVID-19 outcomes.Biologics are a type of immunosuppressant drug used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis, and researchers found they might reduce the likelihood of hospitalization for COVID-19 patients....