Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common major sexual disorder among men and can significantly impact quality of life for both patients and their partners. Its prevalence has increased in recent decades. This increase may result from a concurrent increase in the number of patients with one or more ED risk factors. Some of these are: […]
Microneedling therapy, also known as collagen induction or percutaneous collagen induction, is an increasingly popular treatment modality for skin rejuvenation. This approach employs tiny needles to puncture the skin and stimulate local collagen production minimally invasive. Clinicians have incorporated the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to augment cosmetic outcomes. Microneedling devices have expanded in recent […]
The Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has caused a global pandemic with profound public health and socioeconomic sequelae due to the absence of protective immunity to SARS-CoV-2, the viral infectious cause of COVID-19. Scientists rapidly developed vaccines with the goals of protecting individuals and achieving herd immunity. The two mRNA vaccines granted FDA emergency use authorization […]
Low back pain is one of the most prevalent pathologies in the developed world. It accounts for 149 million lost workdays annually in the US and is the second most common reason for sick leave, just behind the common cold. Chronic low back pain is one of the most prevalent conditions causing patients to seek […]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic, inflammatory autoimmune disease that mainly involves peripheral facet joint disease, which is the main pathological feature as well as joint synovial cell proliferation, inflammatory cell infiltration and pannus. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the condition can […]
Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been defined as the persistent inability to achieve or maintain penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. Together with premature ejaculation, ED represents the most common among the symptoms of male sexual disorders. The prevalence rates of ED are estimated to range from 1-10% in adults aged <40 years to 50–100% […]
The question of whether or not the ecological composition of the gut microbiome may causally affect weight loss remains somewhat controversial. The composition and diversity of the gut microbiome have been correlated with body mass index (BMI) and metabolic health markers and have been shown to modulate weight gain in mice. There are many factors […]
If you exercise regularly, you likely want to be sure you’re getting the most out of it. One important benefit from exercise is gaining muscle and strength. Having a healthy amount of muscle allows you to perform your best during exercise and daily life. Three main criteria must be met for maximal muscle gain: eating […]
People worldwide are living longer. Today for the first time in history, most people can expect to live into their 60s and beyond. By 2050, the world’s population aged 60 years or older is expected to total 2 billion, up from 900 million in 2015. Today, 125 million people are aged 80 years or older. […]
COVID-19 vaccines can cause several mostly mild side effects. However, changes to menstrual cycles or unexpected vaginal bleeding are not among the listed side effects for any COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States or the United Kingdom. Despite this, thousands of women reported period changes following vaccination to the U.K.’s Medicines and Healthcare Products […]