TPN Through PICC Lines: What You Need to Know
If your TPN (total parenteral nutrition) therapy is expected to last up to several weeks, such as for 2 to 6 weeks, you will likely get a PICC line placed instead of a regular IV line. A PICC line, also known
Myasthenia Gravis Risk Factors: Who Is Most Likely Affected?
Common myasthenia gravis (MG) risk factors are older age for men, younger age for women, and exposure to triggers. Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a long-term autoimmune disorder. It causes weakness in the muscles you use for movement. This results when your
Hemlibra: A Promising Medication for Hemophilia A Patients
If you have hemophilia A, your doctor might suggest Hemlibra as a treatment option. Approved by the FDA on November 16, 2017, this medicine is used to prevent or reduce bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A. Hemlibra is seen
A Comprehensive Guide to Autoimmune Encephalitis
In the world of brain health, there’s a lesser-known condition called autoimmune encephalitis. In this condition, your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks your brain cells. This causes inflammation and a wide range of neurological issues, from memory loss to mood
Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma: Exploring the Link and Treatment Options
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness. In this condition, your body’s defense system mistakenly attacks nerve receptors. As a result, your eyelids, eye movements, breathing, swallowing, and limbs are affected. Thymoma is a rare tumor that
Can CIDP Be Reversed? A Closer Look at the Evidence
Though CIDP is treatable and some symptoms can be reversed, complete recovery is rare. CIDP (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy) is a rare autoimmune disorder. In people with CIDP, the immune system damages the peripheral nerves (nerves outside the brain and spinal
5 Rare But Serious IVIG Complications You Should Know
Though rare, IVIG complications can be fatal. IVIG (intravenous immune globulin) is a life-saving therapy for many autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. It is generally well tolerated, and most side effects are mild, such as flushing, headache, malaise, fever, chills, and fatigue.
TPN for Stroke: A Potential Solution for Patients with Feeding Challenges
In the United States, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death, and around 30% to 50% of patients with acute-stage stroke suffer from severe dysphagia. Dysphagia is a condition in which patients experience difficulty in swallowing foods or liquids.
Top 6 Risks of TPN You Need To Know
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) can be lifesaving or life-sustaining, but it is not risk-free. There are several risks of TPN, such as catheter infections, high or low blood sugar levels, fatty liver, gallstones, and brittle bones. Total parenteral nutrition uses a
IVIG for Hemolytic Anemia: Is This Treatment Right for You?
IVIG for hemolytic anemia may be an option if your symptoms don’t improve with conventional drug therapy or if you are unsuitable for surgery to remove the spleen. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) happens when your immune system produces autoantibodies that attack