What’s the Buzz About Atogepant? Atogepant, the caped crusader of migraine prevention, swoops in under the brand name Qulipta. Imagine it as your trusty sidekick, ready to tackle those pesky migraines head-on! 🦸♂️ How Does Atogepant Work Its Magic? Picture this: Inside your brain, there’s a wild party hosted by a troublemaker called calcitonin gene-related…
The Flu: A Sinister Visitor In the dead of winter, when frost clings to windowpanes like ghostly fingers, a malevolent force stirs. Its name echoes through icy corridors: Influenza. The ‘flu’, they call it—a sly trickster that preys on the unsuspecting. Imagine a shadow slipping under your door, seeping into your lungs. It thrives in the…
Meet the Lung Drama Club Imagine your lungs throwing a wild party. The DJ? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It’s like your airways decided to host a dance-off between emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Let’s break it down: The Basics SOS: Symptoms Ahead The COPD Detective Treatment Tango Remember This Summary: This article reviewed by Dr….
Picture This: Your Blood Cells on a Wild Adventure So, you’ve got this thing called sickle cell anemia. It’s like having a secret handshake with your genes—two recessive sickle cell genes from your parents. These genes mess with your red blood cells, especially when oxygen levels are low. Let’s break it down: The Sickle Cell Crisis:…
What is dehydration? On average, about 60% of a human’s body weight is made of water. Water is essential for the body, in order to function and carry out its daily processes. The National Academy of Medicine recommends a water intake of about 13 to 9 cups daily. Water intake can also come from certain…
What is a Heart Attack? A heart attack, or myocardial infarction (MI), occurs when coronary arteries are completely blocked, leading to insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle. When tissues do not get enough blood flow and oxygen for an extended period of time, they necrose (die) and cannot perform their function. There are many…
What is the Norovirus? Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis which is inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Although norovirus is commonly referred to as the “stomach flu,” it is not related to the influenza virus which causes respiratory symptoms. Norovirus is spread from contaminated food or water, contaminated surfaces and close…
