Tourette Awareness Month runs from May 15 to June 15. The campaign aims to increase understanding and support for those living with Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders.
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April is Autism Acceptance Month. According to the CDC, one in 36 children in the United States have autism. Despite its prevalence, many families still have to wait months before they can get their child in to a specialist to be diagnosed.
A study led by the University of Michigan reveals a major gap in awareness of the condition.
It appears coinfections are on the rise this winter, with some children experiencing two viruses at the same time.
Doctors say it is important to know what you have to not only treat the illness, but to also know how long it could be hanging around.
It appears mortality rates for cancer are continuing to decline. According to the American Cancer Society’s annual report, there was a 34% decrease in deaths between 1991 and 2022. And while that’s good news, another concerning trend has emerged: more women and younger adults are being diagnosed with cancer.
Pictured: Woman using lancet on finger for checking blood sugar level by glucose meter.
July 29, 2024, Press Release from the Alzheimer’s Association: TOLEDO, OH – July 28, 2024 – As highly accurate blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease move closer to approved use in physician’s offices, new research suggests that they may revolutionize the accuracy of diagnosis and provide a cleaner, quicker path to diagnosis and treatment, according to data reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2024 in Philadelphia.
Predicting clinical recovery of children with concussion is challenging. While concussion symptoms typically resolve within one to three weeks, up to one-third of children develop persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS), including headache, nausea, dizziness, blurred vision and sensitivity to light and/or sound. Compared with children without PPCS, children with PPCS are at increased risk of experiencing disruption to their daily routines and functioning, such as missed school days, depressed mood and loss of social activities, leading to lower quality of life.
Nearly 1 in 8 women will face a breast cancer diagnosis, however, the death rate among them has decreased due to early cancer screenings. Health officials say that making healthy lifestyle choices can improve survival rates including physical activity. The medical center is holding their first "I Pink I Can" 5K Run/Walk to bring awareness to breast cancer and early detection.