As of Monday, November 13th, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology updated guidelines for high blood pressure for high-risk individuals. Prior to this update, high blood pressure was defined as 140 for systolic blood pressure and 90 for diastolic blood pressure. Now, the high blood pressure targets have moved down to […]
Can Paraplegics Feel Pain?
Paraplegia is a condition that affects a person’s ability to move their legs and lower body due to damage or injury to the spinal cord. A common question that arises is whether paraplegics can feel pain. The answer is yes, paraplegics can feel pain, but the type and intensity of pain they experience may differ […]
Growing Potential for New CF Treatments
Learn about treatment studies for cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs over time.
Who Can Benefit from Physical Therapy?
National Physical Therapy Month is celebrated every October to recognize the efforts and impact of physical therapists (PT) and PT assistants in restoring, maintaining, or improving mobility for patients.
Atrial Fibrillation Awareness
September is recognized as Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Atrial fibrillation, abbreviated as AFib or AF, is a form of irregular heartbeat that can increase the risk of blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. Normally, your heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute. With AFib, your heart rate can be as […]
What is Kidney Disease?
Chronic kidney disease is the gradual loss of kidney function. Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of kidney disease here.
