Photo provided to the Times Observer When Warren native Colten Brown passed away, his close college friend pivoted from finance to nursing to honor Brown's heart for serving others. Armand Kassam ...

A number of diseases mimic the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune form of arthritis. These include bacterial joint infections, inflammatory diseases, other autoimmune diseases, and ...

By ARMAND KASSAM My heart is racing faster than the patient on a stretcher in front of me. Yet, I am still numb to the sounds of call bells and alarms creating a cacophony around me. I’m a city boy, ...

Oct. 30, 2024 — Chronic, low-level lead poisoning is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in adults and cognitive deficits in children, even at levels previously thought to be safe ...

Disease prevention is a procedure through which individuals, particularly those with risk factors for a disease, are treated in order to prevent a disease from occurring. Treatment normally begins ...

A new study has surprising ... New Genetic Changes Linked to Testicular Cancer Offer Fresh Insights Into the Disease and Its Treatment Nov. 13, 2024 — Scientists have identified new gene faults ...

Neurodegenerative diseases are a heterogeneous group of disorders that are characterized by the progressive degeneration of the structure and function of the central nervous system or peripheral ...

Chronic conditions, on the other hand, are long-lasting. They develop and potentially worsen over time (e.g., Crohn's disease). These descriptions can vary somewhat, though, depending on who you speak ...

Many common skin disorders require the clinical care of a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.