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People can refuse a Medicare annual wellness visit, but it is worth considering the potential benefits. Wellness visits can help healthcare professionals det...
Medicare may pay for certain services Visiting Angels provides as long as people meet Medicare criteria for short-term, medically necessary home care.Visitin...
There is evidence that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increases the risk of fractures. This may be due to the effects of chronic stress on bone densit...
SymptomsCausesRisk factorsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionOutlookSummaryPeople often confuse meningococcal disease and meningitis, but they are not the same cond...
Inflammatory glaucoma, also known as uveitic glaucoma, is a complication of uveitis. It occurs when inflammation in the eye increases intraocular pressure an...
Spondylosis is a general term for degenerative conditions that affect the disks, vertebrae, and joints in the back. Back pain is a common symptom.Spondylosis...
SymptomsStagesCausesTreatmentOutlookContacting a doctorSummaryPeople with semantic dementia experience language impairments, such as difficulty finding the r...
Written by Katharine Lang — Updated on January 30, 2025Share on PinterestResearchers investigate the role of changing cholesterol levels over time in develo...
Forteo (teriparatide) is a brand-name drug that doctors prescribe for some people with osteoporosis. It contains proteins that strengthen bones and stimulate...
Duopa (carbidopa or levodopa) is a brand-name enteral suspension that is prescribed for motor fluctuations in adults with Parkinson’s disease. The cost of th...
Original Medicare does not provide coverage for housekeeping services, known as “homemaker” services. These services encompass activities such as shopping, c...
A slipped disk can happen anywhere along the spine. Despite the name, the intervertebral disk does not slip out of place. Instead, the inner material protrud...
Medicare Part B includes DME. This helps to cover items a doctor deems medically necessary for use in the home.As canes are a type of mobility device that ma...
Deconditioning syndrome refers to a group of symptoms that occur as a result of inactivity or bed rest. They can include reduced muscle strength, stamina, an...
SymptomsCausesTreatmentContacting a doctorFAQSummaryTerry’s nails is a type of nail discoloration. Most of the nail is opaque and white, apart from a band of...
A pyogenic liver abscess is a pus-filled sac in the liver that occurs due to infection or injury. Treatment involves antibiotics to address the infection. Dr...
Medicare typically covers medications, doctor visits, physical therapy, surgery, and assistive devices for osteoarthritis if a doctor considers them medicall...
Conditions it treatsProcedureRisksEffectivenessSummaryA foraminotomy is a surgical procedure to widen a narrowed space in the spine. This can relieve pressur...
Fundus photography involves taking a photo of the back of the eye to detect signs of diabetic retinopathy. It is also possible to capture an image of the ret...
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a prescription medication to help relieve symptoms of menopause. HRT contains artificial estrogen and progesterone to re...
People who sit for extended periods of time are at a high risk of developing tight hip flexors. When hip flexors are tight, a person may experience pain in t...
