John Patrick Casey LPC

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  Porphyria is an inherited group of disorders that affect the skin and nerves. Porphyria that affects the skin is referred to as cutaneous porphyria, while the condition that affects the nerves is known as acute porphyria. Both types result in the accumulation of the chemical porphyrin in the body....

• New Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Shows Promise for those with a Specific Gene Mutation

  The data released on July 18th from three clinical trials conducted by Vertex Pharmaceuticals revealed promising results. The drugs that were tested in these trials are three different triple combination regimes that are designed to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis in patients with the...

• How is Tennis Elbow Diagnosed?

  How is Tennis Elbow Diagnosed?Tennis elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis - is a very painful condition of the elbow resulting from elbow overuse. It is no surprise that you can get this problem from playing tennis or any other racquet sports. However, other activities can put you at risk for...

• Are There Routine Checks for Ovarian Cancer?

  Ovarian cancer is the most common cause of death among gynecologic types of cancer. The most common risk factors for ovarian cancer are:...

• Meet Josh Llewellyn-Jones, a Cystic Fibrosis Hero

  In many respects, Josh Llewellyn-Jones is a normal 30-year-old guy. As with many men his age, he’s into physical stamina and setting personal records. Referred to as a “fitness fanatic”, Josh has recently completed a successful 24-hour fitness challenge. The only competitor was Josh. And, he...

• Bedroom Talk: Sex, Erectile Dysfunction, and Parkinson's Disease

  Sex, one of the many natural aspects of human behavior, involves passion, immense trust, and great vulnerability as people find themselves sharing a close and physically intimate moment with another person. It offers a brief moment of liberation from the often time dull reality or for some, a way...