Understanding Osteoporosis: Causes, Risk Factors, and Lifestyle Choices
Understanding Osteoporosis: Causes. Alcoholism, medications (glucocorticoids, hormone therapy used for breast and prostate cancer treatment…), rheumatic, endocrine, liver diseases, renal insufficiency, among others. Bones are in a constant state of renewal: new bones develop, and old bones break down. For instance, when you’re young, the development of new bones outpaces bone breakdown in the body, […]
Unveiling the Mystery: Understanding the Causes of Multiple Sclerosis
Understanding the Causes of Multiple Sclerosis: Complex genetic risk profiles in individuals, combined with environmental factors, trigger multiple sclerosis (MS). Approved disease-modifying agents reduce the frequency of new episodes, but they do not reverse fixed deficits and have questionable effects on long-term disability accumulation and disease progression as detailed in the article “Multiple Sclerosis,” published […]
Demystifying Gastritis: Exploring Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Strategies
Gastritis can be caused by multiple factors: alcohol, tobacco, food, and drugs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Substances like anti-inflammatories, aspirin, Helicobacter pylori, or alcohol can irritate your gastric mucosa, causing abdominal pain, nausea, or loss of appetite. What is gastritis? The Merck Manual defines gastritis as follows: “Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa caused […]
Deciphering the Health Code: Habits that Build Full Lives
Deciphering the Health Code: Habits that Build Full Lives. Confronting the challenges of chronic degenerative diseases requires more than simply treating symptoms; it involves addressing the habits underlying these conditions. Dr. Virginia, an integral part of our medical team at Eternal Medical Center, emphasizes the importance of a paradigm shift in the relationship between doctors […]
Unlocking Health’s Future: Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine | Ignite the Revolution in Cell Healing and Regeneration!
“Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. Tissue engineering has evolved from the field of biomaterial development. It refers to the practice of combining scaffolds, cells, and biologically active molecules to create functional tissues. The goal of tissue engineering is to gather ideas or theories that restore, maintain, or improve damaged tissues or entire organs. The FDA […]
Unraveling Osteoarthritis: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Recommendations for a Healthy Life
Unraveling Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis, also known as OA, is a joint degenerative condition affecting millions of people worldwide. It is crucial to comprehend its causes, symptoms, and treatment options to effectively address this ailment. We will explore who is more prone to suffer from osteoarthritis and associated risk factors, and provide recommendations to maintain joint health. […]
