Jacquelyn Acropolis MSW, LSW

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  What is dry skin?Dry skin is one of the most common skin problems, and can cause discomfort and embarrassment. Dry skin may look red and flaky and feel tight or painful. It can also cause intense itching, which can disrupt sleep. Often, dry skin is a symptom of some underlying medical issue that...

• Is Chickenpox a Viral Infection?

  Chickenpox is caused by a virus, called the varicella zoster virus, which causes people to become infected after being in contact with an infected child or adult. Being an airborne disease, chickenpox spreads easily and rapidly through sneezing and coughing, as well as through direct contact with...

• BRCA Gene Risk Status Identified for Ovarian Cancer

  It is well-known in the medical community that a specific genetic mutation can increase your risk of getting ovarian cancer and breast cancer. These genes are commonly known as BRCA1 and BRCA 2. While it is more likely that you’ll get ovarian cancer if you happen to have this genetic abnormality,...

• FDA Approves Orkambi to Treat Young Children with Cystic Fibrosis

  Orkambi is an oral drug developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in certain patient groups. It is the second drug to be approved for use in patients with CF, after Kalydeco. ...

• Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy Absolutely Necessary?

  Levels of testosterone affects the energy levels, muscle mass, sex drive, concentration, and memory in males. It is also important in the production of red blood cells and bone growth in men. Testosterone therapy is known to improve all of the above when the levels of the hormone are low in the...

• Is Lyme Disease Debilitating?

  Every year about 20,000 new cases of lyme disease are reported. Although doctors are starting to understand the disease better, many of its aspects are still poorly understood. One of the questions still heavily debated is whether lyme disease is debilitating.In its initial stages, lyme disease is...