Essential tremor is a neurological condition that affects over 10 million people in the U.S. It is a type of tremor that is caused by the lack of control over muscle movements. It can occur on one side of the body or both and is often recurrent. There is currently no cure for essential tremor, but there are treatments available that can help manage the condition.
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Pseudogout, also known as calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease, is inflammatory arthritis that often occurs in men. This condition can cause severe pain, joint stiffness, and inflammation that can last for months or even years. Pseudogout is similar to gout, which is caused by uric acid crystals forming in the joints.
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Chronic pelvic pain is a common issue that affects 15 to 25 percent of women in the country. The causes of pelvic pain vary depending on the patient’s age, pregnancy history, and any other underlying health conditions. It can be caused by a number of reasons, including infection, injury, menstruation, or issues with the reproductive system.
Symptoms include heel pain that’s worse in the morning or after prolonged standing or walking.
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30 million American suffer from sleep apnea, but only 6 million have been diagnosed.
3T MRI leverages the power of ultra-strong magnets to produce a 3-tesla magnetic field. This is three times as powerful as conventional fields used in traditional MRI scanners. As a result, the images are a lot crisper, clearer, and more accurate.
