article thumbnail

9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

Just like in the case of other medical specialties , disruptive innovations will have a huge impact on how dentistry will be practiced and how patients will take care of themselves in the future. For dentists, it’s transforming diagnosis, decision-making, and treatment planning.

Patients 126
article thumbnail

Easing Arthritis Pain: Natural Remedies & Medical Treatments

Center for Family Medicine

In many cases, the diagnosis is arthritic pain. Easing arthritis pain is easier said than done, but is possible with natural and medical treatments. Smoking can increase arthritic pain and reduce the effectiveness of treatment. Combining medication and PT can help with long-term pain management.

Medical 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

FDA Law

Pharmacists’ Corresponding Responsibility A controlled substance prescription, to be valid, must be issued for “a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practitioner acting in the usual course of [their] professional practice.” Zarzamora Press Release. The government asserted additional allegations that are outside our scope.

article thumbnail

Genetic diagnosis helps guide care of childhood hearing loss

Medical Xpress

Advances in understanding the many different genetic causes of childhood-onset hearing loss indicate that genomic testing could assist in treatment planning, including optimal timing of treatment.

article thumbnail

Heart-related side effects of cancer treatment must be addressed as early as possible, experts say

Medical Xpress

The devastating news of a cancer diagnosis understandably makes doctors and patients focus on the cancer itself.

article thumbnail

Q&A: Genetic counseling after cancer diagnosis

Medical Xpress

My oncologist recommended that I undergo genetic testing as part of the treatment plan. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer two months ago. Why is this recommended since I already have cancer? What is the benefit of testing? And what information will it provide?

article thumbnail

Unraveling Lymphedema: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options

Vascular Physician

These include: Being overweight or obese Advanced age Psoriatic or rheumatoid arthritis Pregnancy Undergoing surgery Diagnosis and Medical Evaluation If you are exhibiting signs of lymphedema, do not wait to seek medical attention. Early diagnosis could mean a more effective treatment plan.