Adam Hochron

There is no shortage of medications for type 2 diabetes but as the number of patients also increases work is underway to find the best options for everyone with the condition.

When it comes to stretching and exercise one of the most common options for many people is yoga. While there are some considerations to work with, some studies have shown it can also be beneficial for patients with multiple sclerosis.

A recent study of a medication used to help patients with angina could also help those with diabetes. How much of a benefit it can provide remains to be determined.

With new medications and therapies being developed for a variety of conditions, a consistent message from the medical community can help move treatment forward.

There can be significant obstacles for healthcare professionals in the United States treating Hispanic and Latino patients, particularly when a language barrier is involved.

Diabetes is an ever growing problem in the latino community which also continues to grow in the United States. Addressing the condition in these patients is sometimes about more than just knowing the medications they require.

As the diabetes epidemic continues to grow doctors are being faced with the task of stopping or reversing the trend.

For patients with diabetes controlling their condition is largely in their hands. How they work the process can determine their overall quality of life.

As the healthcare landscape has changed in recent years everyone from patients to doctors to pharmaceutical companies have had to change along with it.

With a complicated condition like diabetes there is more to treatment than finding the right medication for patients. Providing the information they need and direction to help in their daily lives is also a key part of the overall picture.

With more than 10000 people in Boston for the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions the event provides a chance for some of the top minds in the field to share information.

With so many people affected by diabetes finding the right treatment for the individual patients is becoming a key factor in care.

Treatment of the relapsing form of multiple sclerosis has come a long way in recent years. The hope by researchers now is that treatment for progressive multiple sclerosis could be coming up sooner rather than later.

When treating elderly patients going under the knife may not always be the ideal solution to a problem. However, in some cases it may be the only option to ensuring a high quality of life for patients.

Changing the way medicine approaches a topic, especially a sensitive one like treating older patients is never easy. However, with more patients living well into their 70s and beyond it is becoming an increasingly important area of care.

Thanks to modern science people are living longer than they ever have before. While that is a positive in many ways it is also presenting new challenges to healthcare professionals in a variety of fields.

A growing trend in the medical community is the use of a technique known as mindfulness based stress reduction. While the results have shown to be inconclusive in the treatment of multiple sclerosis there is work being done to show its efficacy in helping patients.

Patients with multiple sclerosis face stress from a variety of sources. How they address that stress can make a significant difference in their overall quality of life.

When looking at ways to help patients with multiple sclerosis, one alternative method to use could be progressive muscle relaxation.

There can be specific times when patients with multiple sclerosis can experience a spike in their stress level. At times like these alternative medicine options like guided imagery can help reduce their stress as the progress through treatment.

Previous studies have suggested that patients with multiple sclerosis may not be able to handle a high intensity weight training program. One recent work has shown that may not be the case.

Work has been done to look at what potential benefit robotics could have on patient care for people with multiple sclerosis. While the research looks promising, bringing the technology to the people is still far on the horizon.

Treating multiple sclerosis requires the work of a number of people. One of the key members of that team is the nurse. Specially trained nurses can help ease the burden of doctors while also providing needed help to patients.

On the long list of concerns patients with multiple sclerosis have to deal with on a daily basis their sexual health may not be high on the list of priorities. By having a conversation it can be an obstacle that can be overcome.

When many people think of ballroom dancing they likely think of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The same steps that made them famous on the big screen could help people stay on their feet despite the challenges of multiple sclerosis.

One of the biggest concerns about patients with multiple sclerosis is their potential to have movement limited by the condition. Researchers are looking for ways to stop that from happening.

Studies of multiple sclerosis have shown that men are more severely affected by the condition and that relapse recovery can also be worse in men. While there continues to be research on the topic it is believed that testosterone can play a role.

Treating a condition like multiple sclerosis presents a number of problems for patients and healthcare professionals alike. Those challenges can change and develop over a patient's lifetime as well.

More may be known about the relapsing form of multiple sclerosis but researchers are working to learn about the progressive form of the disease as well. That includes looking for potential tools to stop neurological degeneration from harming patients.

The symptoms of neuromyelitis optica and multiple sclerosis may appear similar at first glance but an improper diagnosis can create more issues for patients than they originally experienced.