A chronic inflammatory disease that mainly impacts the joints, rheumatoid arthritis causes swelling, stiffness, and pain. It happens when the body’s immune system misidentifies the joint lining as a threat and triggers inflammation. Over time, this can make movements difficult and may affect other organs such as the eyes and lungs. Early detection and timely management can slow the disease, protect joint function, and improve quality of life. We explore the early signs of rheumatoid art...
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A chronic inflammatory disease that mainly impacts the joints, rheumatoid arthritis causes swelling, stiffness, and pain. It happens when the body’s immune system misidentifies the joint lining as a threat and triggers inflammation. Over time, this can make movements difficult and may affect other organs such as the eyes and lungs. Early detection and timely management can slow the disease, protect joint function, and improve quality of life. We explore the early signs of rheumatoid art...
Understanding Chemotherapy: A Patient’s Guide to Cancer Treatment
PACE Hospitals Podcast
28 minutes
2 months ago
Understanding Chemotherapy: A Patient’s Guide to Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy kills cancer cells and prevents them from proliferating or spreading by using strong medications. Depending on the ailment, it may be administered via injection, pill, or intravenous injection. Chemotherapy targets rapidly proliferating cancer cells. However, it can also damage healthy cells, resulting in adverse effects such as fatigue, infections, hair loss, and nausea. These effects are usually temporary and manageable with supportive care. The goal of chemotherapy can vary — ...
PACE Hospitals Podcast
A chronic inflammatory disease that mainly impacts the joints, rheumatoid arthritis causes swelling, stiffness, and pain. It happens when the body’s immune system misidentifies the joint lining as a threat and triggers inflammation. Over time, this can make movements difficult and may affect other organs such as the eyes and lungs. Early detection and timely management can slow the disease, protect joint function, and improve quality of life. We explore the early signs of rheumatoid art...