Jessika Jean Jamgochian

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• New 3D Imaging Technique Can Lead to Better Arthritis Treatment

  Arthritis is common, but not quite well understood. It is not a ‘disease’, but rather a term used to describe any disease that affects the joints. There are over 100  different forms of arthritis; however, two of the most common forms are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis. ...

• Robin Williams' Secret Battle with Lewy Body Dementia

  What is Lewy body dementia?Lewy body dementia is a progressive neurological disease characterized by an abnormal buildup of proteins called Lewy bodies in the brain cells involved in memory, thinking, behavior, and movement. This protein buildup is also associated with Parkinson’s disease....

• Enuresis in Adults

  What is enuresis in adults?Enuresis is the medical term for bedwetting, which is an issue most often seen in young children. However, certain adults also face this problem. In adults, it often becomes harder to talk about something, which is considered as a childhood problem. However, it is...

• Boy Who Donated Hair to Kids with Cancer Fights Stage Four Lymphoma

  Torrin Breneman first learned about cancer three years ago, and it made an impact on him. When he learned what cancer can do to a person, and that it affects children across the world, Torrin made a decision to do something about it. He grew out his hair for the next three years, with the intentions...

• How Phthalate Exposure During Pregnancy Increases the Risk of Behavioral Issues

  A new study has shown that phthalates, a common chemical found in a number of consumer products, are harmful to the mental and behavioral development of children. The results of the study are published in the journal, Environmental Health Perspectives. This chemical is an important component in...

• Muscular Dystrophy: Cellular Antennae Play Key Role in Muscle Loss

  As humans age, it is common for muscle cells to diminish and be exchanged with fat cells. It is a slow process as one cell after another is exchanged. However, this process quickens when a muscle is injured. The worst case occurs in muscle wasting diseases like Duchenne muscular dystrophy. A...