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Anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health conditions, and panic disorder is a specific type of anxiety disorder. Unexpected, sudden panic attacks characterize panic disorders. However, anxiety attacks are not described as an official symptom or disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), the handbook most commonly used by U.S. mental healthcare professionals. However, in contrast, the term anxiety attack is often used to describe an acute expression of someone's anxiety, brought about in anticipation of or in response to something that causes stress or worry. This article will define panic and anxiety attacks and their causes, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria. It will also provide options for treatment and lifestyle changes to reduce and cope with symptoms. Milko / Getty Images How Do I Know If I'm Having a Panic or Anxiety Attack? Though they can feel similar, ther...

The active ingredient in Brillia is Lapine S-100B immune globulin, an antibody specific to the S-100B protein that is present in the brain. This protein is an essential regulator of many brain processes, such as communication between neurons. When there are high levels of S-100B, its activity becomes unnecessarily high, making it capable of producing symptoms such as anxiety and hyperactivity, according to the company. Brillia has the ability to regulate the activity of the S100B protein and stabilize levels of it, which helps regulate levels of anxiety and hyperactivity, according to the company. Brillia products contain lactose, but are gluten- and nut-free. As with any homeopathic treatment, the FDA has not evaluated this treatment's claims or efficacy. But research has found altered serum S100B protein levels in several psychiatric disorders, and studies have suggested S100 proteins play a role in the development of depression and the action of antidepressant treatment . Th...

T here are a variety of factors that influence cardiovascular risk—but cholesterol is one of the first things that doctors pay attention to. Having high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is "definitely a variable we try to manage, because it's been shown to be problematic for heart health," says Dr. Adriana Quinones-Camacho, a cardiologist at NYU Langone Health. Though it's often called the "bad" kind of cholesterol, LDL cholesterol makes up most of your body's cholesterol stores. That means it's not a villain on its own, but when levels start creeping up, excess LDL can contribute to plaque formation in your arteries. Known as atherosclerosis, this condition increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that about 93 million American adul...

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Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a type of interstitial lung disease that causes lung tissue to scar, thicken, and stiffen. It can make breathing difficult and interfere with oxygen absorption into the bloodstream. Because of the way PF affects lung tissue, it causes a dry cough and shortness of breath. People living with PF can experience fatigue that results from decreased lung function. This article reviews symptoms, causes, and risk factors for PF, as well as treatment options and lifestyle strategies a person can use to reduce symptoms. Symptoms of PF resemble those of other lung diseases. They may include: The American Lung Association states that there are more than 200 types of PF. In most cases, PF has no known cause — this is called idiopathic PF (IPF). According to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, there are five main categories of PF that have causes a doctor can identify: Drug-induced: Certain medications, such as chemotherapy drugs, nitrofurantoin, amiodarone, and methotrexat...

Lara Barghout ReCor Medical and its parent company Otsuka Medical Devices have announced the appointment of Lara Barghout as president and chief executive officer of ReCor. Barghout will lead the ReCor business strategy and organisation in the global commercialisation of ReCor's Paradise ultrasound renal denervation system for the treatment of hypertension. She brings more than 20 years of experience leading global businesses in the medical device industry, joining ReCor from Siemens Healthineers, where she was senior vice president and head of advanced therapies, leading the image guided therapy business in North America. Prior to Siemens Healthineers, Barghout held several roles at Terumo Cardiovascular. "I am honoured to lead the extraordinary team at ReCor at an exciting time in the company's growth," said Barghout. "High blood pressure is a leading contributor to cardiovascular disease burden worldwide, resulting in increased patient risk and higher co...