Addressing Central Pain Syndrome
Central pain syndrome affects several million people worldwide, yet this condition wasn’t fully understood until recently, and there are still many challenges concerning diagnosis and treatment.
Myths and Facts: E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes have gained significant popularity in recent years, rivaling the use of traditional cigarettes, due to a number of myths surrounding their presumed safety and purported benefits.
The Rising Costs of Influenza Pandemics
It’s not a matter of if, but rather when, the next flu pandemic will occur, so preparations are being made now to save lives and reduce costs.
Adult Vaccines: A Needed Boost
Suboptimal adult vaccination rates are spurring increased awareness and efforts to improve access to important vaccines.
U.S. Vaccine Supply: Understanding and Combating Shortages
Vaccine shortages do occur, but plans are in place to help mitigate them and to lessen their impact on both public and private sectors.
Update on Crohn’s Disease
Researchers continue to investigate the causes of and treatments for this sometimes life-threatening chronic illness.
Myths and Facts: Varicose Veins
Considered by many to be merely cosmetic, this disorder may convince some to take it much more seriously after learning the facts.
Coming Soon: A Highly Effective New Vaccine to Prevent Shingles
Approximately one million cases of shingles are reported annually in the U.S., and half of individuals over age 85 years are likely to develop shingles. The need for a vaccine that can provide protective immunity against shingles and PHN in older at-risk adults is clear.
Update on Zika Virus
The growing threat of this life-threatening disease to unborn children has spurred numerous research efforts to prevent and treat it.
Fibrin Sealants: When More Is Needed to Stop the Bleeding
Many years after the first products were introduced in the late 1990s, the need for fibrin sealants continues to increase.
