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Houston, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Houston, Texas - MindScape Ketamine & Infusion Therapy is bringing the benefits of IV Ketamine Infusion Therapy to the residents of Houston and nearby areas in Texas who are suffering from severe depression, bipolar depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain conditions. Anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, every year. This is equivalent to a little more than 18% of the population. However, due to a lack of mental health awareness or due to a lack of healthcare coverage, only around 37% of those suffering from anxiety disorders receive treatment for their condition. This disparity in statistics is shocking because anxiety disorders are highly treatable and a little help can go a long way towards improving the quality of life of those suffering from them. A spokesperson for MindScape talks about the prevalence of anxiety disorders in society and the steps that can be tak...

Gastroenterology Daily News 2022 APR 11 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Gastroenterology Daily News -- New study results on pyogenic liver abscess have been published. According to news reporting from Bucheon, South Korea , by NewsRx journalists, research stated, "Gram-negative bacteria such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli are the most common cause of pyogenic liver abscess (PLA).We investigated whether the use of anaerobic-covering antibiotics is essential for the treatment of pyogenic liver abscess. We analyzed the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service data in Korea between 2007 and 2017." Funders for this research include Soonchunhyang University Funder DOI: 10.13039/501100002560 Award: Korean Association for the Study of the Liver Funder DOI : 10.13039/501100016147 Award: Korean Liver Foundation Funder DOI: 10.1303...

AUTHORS: Erin Hannon, MD 1 • Keri Wallace, MD 2 AFFILIATIONS: 1 Medical Student, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut 2 Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut CITATION: Hannon E, Wallace K. A rash on the face, anogenital region, and extremities of a 3-month-old boy. Consultant. 2022;62(3):e15-e18. doi:10.25270/con.2021.06.00012 Received February 1, 2021. Accepted March 23, 2021. Published online June 25, 2021. DISCLOSURES: The authors report no relevant financial relationships. CORRESPONDENCE: Erin Hannon, MS, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 200 Academic Way, Farmington, CT 06032 (erinhannon24@gmail.com)  A previously healthy 3-month-old boy was brought to the primary care pediatric dermatology clinic by his parents for evaluation of worsening facial, diaper, and extremity rash. History. The infant was in his usual state of ...

Styes are painful, red lumps that occur from time to time both on the outside and inside the eyelids. While it's not threatening to your vision and aren't usually too serious, they can be super annoying. These pimple looking bumps feel hot, sore and tender. Definitely not a great look or feel. Styes typically occur when dead skin cells, old bacteria or oil gets clogged up within in the eyes' oil glands. Oil glands are around the eyelashes. That's why sometimes you can have more than one stye at a time. While they typically go away on their own within a week, there are some remedies to you can try out on how to get rid of a stye faster. Today we will take a look at 7+ of the best tips and ticks to help you remove that uncomfortable stye and get the healing process to speed up. Styes are painful, red lumps that occur on the outside and inside of the eyelids When getting rid of a stye you must remember to not try to pop it on your own or try to remove the eyelash. ...

The gastrointestinal tract is the passage in the body that runs from the mouth to the anus. It's responsible for digestion, which is the process of breaking down food so the body can absorb and direct nutrients to keep you healthy. As many as 11% of Americans have gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, which are disorders that disrupt the healthy digestion of the food you consume. They can develop because of both functional and structural problems within the GI tract. Read on to learn more about the most common GI disorders. Phynart Studio / Getty Images What's Included in the GI Tract? The GI tract includes the: Functional Diseases Functional GI diseases are characterized by chronic (long-term) GI symptoms that arise due to the function or dysfunction of the digestive system. The most common functional GI diseases are reviewed below. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic ...

Houston, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Houston, Texas - MindScape Ketamine & Infusion Therapy is bringing the benefits of IV Ketamine Infusion Therapy to the residents of Houston and nearby areas in Texas who are suffering from severe depression, bipolar depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain conditions. Anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, every year. This is equivalent to a little more than 18% of the population. However, due to a lack of mental health awareness or due to a lack of healthcare coverage, only around 37% of those suffering from anxiety disorders receive treatment for their condition. This disparity in statistics is shocking because anxiety disorders are highly treatable and a little help can go a long way towards improving the quality of life of those suffering from them. A spokesperson for MindScape talks about the prevalence of anxiety disorders in society and the steps that can be tak...

A British man developed a flesh-eating disease that infected his genitals after undergoing a minor medical procedure during a recent business trip to Costa Rica, according to a report. Colin Graw, 47, who traveled to the Central American country to pursue a business opportunity, underwent the operation and was discharged the same day, but soon developed intense pain, LancsLive reported. Four days later, doctors told him he was suffering from necrotising fasciitis, a rare but serious flesh-eating bacterial infection that affects the tissue under the skin and surrounding muscles and organs. Making matters worse, he contracted Fournier's gangrene, a form of necrotizing fasciitis that affects the scrotum, penis or perineum, according to the outlet. Graw underwent grueling surgeries to remove the infected tissues and was left with multiple wounds and intense pain. He has been put on antibiotics to fight off the flesh-eating dis...