Joanne E Pantano ANP

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• Do I Have Chronic Pain?

  What is chronic pain?Pain that persists for more than three months is referred to as chronic pain. This is different from the normal sensation initiated in the nervous system that tells your body that something is wrong. Chronic pain may be initiated in any part of the body. This pain can range from...

• Is Strep Throat Contagious?

  How does strep throat spread?Sore throat is a very common condition that often affects kids and adults alike. Colds, flu, viruses, and other environmental irritants like polluted air, smoke etc can often cause this throat irritation. However, strep throat is different from the common throat...

• What are the Causes and Treatment for Nosebleeds?

  Nosebleed refers to the loss of blood from the tissues that line the nasal cavity. Nosebleeds are very common, and are categorized based on the part of the nose from where the loss of blood occurs. There are two types of nosebleeds:...

• Eye Infections: Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal

  Eye infections occur when various harmful microorganisms invade the eyes. They can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. When suspecting an eye infection, you should go and get a detailed eye examination from an eye doctor. Trying to self-diagnose and even self-treat eye problems and eye...

• New Cancer Therapy Shows Promise to Treat a Rare Type of Lymphoma

  A new treatment for cancer, called checkpoint inhibitors, are showing promise with several types of cancer, including a rare type of lymphoma, called gray zone lymphoma.Immune checkpoint inhibitors are drugs produced by pharmaceutical companies that are often made of antibodies. Researchers are...

• Reduce Stress to Control Your Hot Flashes

  A new study revealed that hot flashes and night sweats caused by menopause can be maintained with stress exercises. Women opted for training in mindfulness-based stress reduction were not affected by night sweats and hot flashes. The results of the study published in the journal, Menopause: The...