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When discussing Medicare coverage for migraine relief, it’s important to understand the symptoms, causes and treatments related to this issue. Read below to learn more about how migraines occur and what remedies may be available to you. Identifying Migraine Symptoms The three primary differences between migraines and common headaches are…

Medicare recipients can be especially vulnerable to sepsis, which is the body’s extreme response to an infection. People with weakened immune systems due to chronic conditions, such as diabetes, lung disease, cancer, or kidney failure, are commonly at risk of developing sepsis, and seniors make up 65% of all cases….

Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that affects some children as they grow. Symptoms can vary depending on the severity of the condition, but parents should look for uneven shoulders, shoulder blades, hips, or the appearance of a child’s ribs showing more prominently on one side of the body….

Mental health care is an important part of Medicare coverage, and if you suffer from mental illness, you can get access to the care you need to improve your condition. If you qualify for Medicare benefits due to age or disability, your coverage can help cover the costs of mental…

If you have experienced a consistent and often uncomfortable urge to move your legs, especially at night, you may have a condition known as restless leg syndrome. Restless legs syndrome, or Willis-Ekbom disease, is a neurological disorder that affects approximately 7% of the population. What are the signs of restless…

Protonix, the brand name medication for Pantoprazole, is a proton-pump inhibitor prescribed to treat a range of stomach and esophagus-related disorders, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammation of the esophagus, stomach ulcers, heartburn, and the rare Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Protonix can be effective in preventing damage to the esophagus or stomach…

Methadone is a synthetic opiate drug that is taken as a pill, liquid, or wafer to relieve extreme pain from a surgery, injury, or chronic illness. It is also used in the treatment of addiction to other opiods, such as heroin or narcotic pain killers. Methadone changes the way the…

Telemedicine has been around for decades, but modern technology has transformed the way healthcare is delivered remotely. Smartphones, tablets, and laptops have improved the capacity for clear communication between physicians and patients who may not be able to arrange an in-person visit. There is a wide range of tools used…

Thousands of liver transplants are performed each year for patients with significant complications from end-stage liver disease and liver failure. The surgical removal of diseased or damaged liver tissue (or the entire organ) and the replacement of a healthy one may be the best solution when all other treatment options…