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• The Battle with Insurance for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Coverage

  With FDA approval of Duchenne therapies, it's not far off to believe that insurance companies would change their policies and make insurance coverage for these therapies easy. However, there is still is an increasing rate of denials from insurance companies for life-saving treatments and medical...

• Frankincense Health Benefits and Uses

  What is frankincense?Frankincense is also known as "olibanum" and is one of the ancient resins used in making incense and perfumes. Frankincense oil is derived from a tree belonging to the family of Burseraceae. The word “frankincense” is believed to have originated from the French...

• Why Is the Average Cystic Fibrosis Lifespan Longer in Canada than in the United States?

  The developed world has seen a strong increase in both the lifespan and quality of life for individuals diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. In both the United States and Canada, better treatment options and earlier diagnosis have made living with the chronic illness much more manageable.Interestingly,...

• Are There Risks to Anal Fissure Surgery?

  This is a tear that occurs within the surrounding tissues of the anus. Normally, anal fissures do not result in severe health complications, although they cause discomfort and irritation and are very painful at times. If an anal fissure goes on for two months and beyond, it is termed as a chronic...

• General Practice, Family Practice, and Internal Medicine: What's the Difference?

  Primary care providers, family physicians, generalists, and internists can be tricky designations to understand because these healthcare providers similarly cover a number of areas when diagnosing and treating people. However, knowing their differences can be helpful when it comes to finding the...

• What Causes Anemia?

  Anemia is a condition characterized by low levels of red blood cells, or hemoglobin. This results in cells of the body receiving insufficient amounts of oxygen. The tissues and organs and do not function properly resulting in tiredness. It is one of the most common conditions seen in people, and it...