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Articles
Harvard Health Ad Watch: An upbeat ad for a psoriasis treatment
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease characterized by rough, inflamed patches. There are a number of treatment options available, including a medication called Skyrizi that is given as an injection. Does an upbeat, frequently-run ad on TV clearly deliver all the information people need to know about this drug –– or just some of it?
What it takes to achieve world-changing scientific breakthroughs
In science, true breakthroughs are rare. Some are the result of fortunate accidents, while others come from scientists with the will to pursue a dream despite challenges and obstacles. And when such breakthroughs do happen –– think of penicillin or COVID vaccines –– the whole world benefits from them.
Less may be more when treating urinary tract infections
Taming the chronic inflammation of psoriasis
4 reasons for tingling or numbness in the arms and legs
Casing the joints
Should I be worried about fatty liver disease?
Gastroparesis: A slow-emptying stomach can cause nausea and vomiting
Gastroparesis is a condition that causes delay in the emptying of food from the stomach. This can cause uncomfortable symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, and can affect nutrition and quality of life. Treatment may involve medication or a procedure, but a correct diagnosis is necessary first.
What to do when elective surgery is postponed
When hospitals fill with COVID-19 patients, elective surgeries need to be postponed. If your elective surgery is temporarily derailed, what steps can you take to help yourself cope and be prepared for when the surgery is rescheduled?
Icy fingers and toes: Poor circulation or Raynaud’s phenomenon?
Some people have poor circulation, but if your fingers pale and go numb when exposed to quick changes in temperature, it could be Raynaud’s phenomenon, a different kind of circulation problem. Generally, avoiding sudden exposure to cold and other factors that cause blood vessels to constrict, and being prepared with gloves and extra layers of clothing, helps.
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