February 28th is designated Rare Disease Awareness Day (RDAD). Since its launch in 2008 by the National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD), Rare Disease Day focuses attention on the fact that more than 30 million Americans, one in every 10 people, have been diagnosed with a rare disease, and less than 5% of the 7,000+… Read more »
Anger is one character that destroys all other characters of a person. Anger is an inherent emotion that can be troublesome when not well-managed. Uncontrolled anger is a toxic trait. People with anger issues often lose relationships and jobs over anger. It can also take a toll on their mental and physical health. But, there… Read more »
IF you or someone you care for has epilepsy, you might be wondering about specific risks associated with coronavirus infection and the COVID-19 vaccines. COVID-19 and People with Epilepsy Are people with epilepsy more likely to get COVID-19 or have complications? It is know that coronaviruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, attack the nervous system. A retrospective 2020 study… Read more »
In response to the area-wide healthcare worker shortage that prompted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to issue a statewide disaster emergency, Essen Health Care, a leading healthcare network and group practice for underserved communities in New York State, announced today that it is amplifying its efforts to recruit and onboard qualified medical professionals. The move… Read more »
Several cases of neurological complications have been reported in patients with COVID-19. Although some complications present as non-specific symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, and altered mental status. The incidence of non-specific neurological symptoms in patients with confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis has been reported by several studies. These symptoms include headache, altered mental status, dizziness, depressed level… Read more »
