Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Stellate ganglion block beneficial in postherpetic neuralgia

(HealthDay)—The therapeutic benefit of stellate ganglion block for debilitating photophobia secondary to trigeminal postherpetic neuralgia has been described in a case report published online July 5 in Pain Practice.

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Researchers aiming at improved early diagnosis of arthrosis

Arthrosis, a degenerative disease that affects the joints, becomes more common as people become older. The disease is becoming increasingly common among older people in Finland as well. Arthrosis is currently the subject ...

Health

Midlife occupational physical activity, disability linked

(HealthDay)—High midlife occupational physical activity (PA) is associated with greater decline in functional capacity later in life, according to a study published online May 5 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Home walking program improves erectile function after MI

(HealthDay)—For men with recent acute myocardial infarction, a home-based walking program is associated with a reduction in reported erectile dysfunction (ED), according to a study published in the March 1 issue of The ...

Oncology & Cancer

Football improves strength in men with prostate cancer

Men with prostate cancer aged 43‒74 achieve bigger and stronger muscles, improve functional capacity, gain positive social experiences and the desire to remain active through playing football for 12 weeks. These are the ...

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