Radiation is a common treatment for many types of cancer. Is it the right choice for elders?
0 CommentsThe cost of cancer treatment is growing and because the costs of drugs and treatment can be so expensive, some cancer patients go without the care they need.
14 CommentsDeep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure used to treat a variety of neurological symptoms. It is a common treatment for motor symptoms with Parkinson’s disease and involves placement of an electrode in the brain. Its primary function is to stop abnormal nerve signals.
0 CommentsMuch has been debated regarding seniors and anesthesia. Here is how you can decide if your elderly parent should risk taking anesthesia for surgery.
14 CommentsThe treatment plan for cancer in the elderly depends mainly on the type of cancer and the stage of the disease.
2 CommentsThe Diabetes Prevention Program studied whether either diet and exercise or the oral diabetes drug metformin could prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
0 CommentsHere are some complementary or alternative medical therapies that can be used in treatment of diabetes.
0 CommentsResearch proves that low-intensity laser treatment thought to be effective in slowing or preventing vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is ineffective.
0 CommentsOsteoporosis develops less often in men than in women because men have larger skeletons, but by age 65 or 70, men are losing bone mass at the same rate as women.
0 CommentsGet the most out of an office visit with your aging parent by being prepared. Use these tips and guidelines to yield the best possible outcome for their medical care.
2 CommentsTremors and shakes are very common complaints related to Parkinson's disease. Treatment is often challening, since tremors may not respond optimally to various medications. Read the full answer.
3 CommentsWhen cancer cells spread and form a new tumor in a different organ, the new tumor is a metastatic tumor. The cells in the metastatic tumor come from the original tumor.
0 CommentsCoronary artery bypass is the gold standard for coronary artery disease. However, there are many other ways to treat it.
1 CommentParkinson’s disease is one of the most common neurologic disorders that causes progressive disability. Brain surgery may be a beneficial treatment option for qualifying patients in the mid to late state of Parkinson's disease.
0 CommentsIn addition to traditional cancer treatments, some people try alternative medicine, or complementary therapies.
0 CommentsMajor studies and clinical trials are underway to find better treatments, or even a cure for Parkinson's disease.
0 CommentsDiabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in elderly adults.
2 CommentsMany countries have joined together to combat Alzheimer's disease and improve care for patients. As part of this plan, an initiative in the UK has devised promising new products and services to help support those affected by dementia.
0 CommentsThe former president was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma earlier this year. After surgery, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy, Carter says he is free of cancer.
0 CommentsPeople receiving treatment for serious cancers may harbor false hopes for a full recovery. Chemotherapy can give someone suffering from late-stage cancer a few more weeks or months of life, but the likelihood of a cure in the later stages of these diseases is very rare.
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