Ryan Scarzafava

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• Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder in Parkinson's Disease

  It is natural to have some kind of emotional distress, anxiety, and sadness when diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. But SAD is not just about being sad, it is being anxious and fearful of participating in social activities. SAD is an abbreviation for social anxiety disorder also known as social...

• Treatments for Gastroenteritis

  The symptoms of gastroenteritis will usually settle within a couple of days if your immunity is strong. If symptoms are severe and they persist for more than a week, it is advisable to seek medical advice from a doctor. If you are diagnosed with gastroenteritis, your doctor will recommend the...

• How to Manage Labor Pain

  Labor pain differs from one person to another. The most suitable pain relief methods for a woman may also differ depending on her needs. Pain relief options are often decided based on the way in which labor progresses, and sometimes on personal preferences. Many people decide on the type of pain...

• Dreams Do Come True: 9-year-old Baseball Fanatic Signed Onto Team

  Like most young baseball fans, John “Parker” Staples' room is covered in memorabilia from his favorite team, the Washington Nationals, but unlike most kids, Parker's room is at the University of Virginia Children's Hospital.John “Parker” Staples, is nine-year old who was diagnosed with...

• Squelching Ovarian Cancer: The Not-So-Silent Killer

  Regardless of its widely-known nickname, ovarian cancer is not really a silent killer. There are symptoms, but they are fairly noticeable or commonly mistaken for another condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome. As a result, the search progresses for new biomarkers, more positive outcomes, as...

• Staying Positive When Working in Hospice Care

  In today’s world, there are cornucopia of jobs to choose from.  Whether it be a veterinarian, an underwater welder, or an anesthesiologist, so many jobs exist that one is often going to be a good fit for anyone searching for an occupation.  Although this is the case, various jobs can present...