IV Nutrition Therapy
IV nutrition therapy, also called parenteral nutrition (PN), is the intravenous administration of nutrients directly into the bloodstream. Because there are medical conditions (acute and chronic) that prevent patients from receiving oral nutrition, intravenous nutritional therapies are needed in many
Necrotizing Myopathy
The term “myopathy” generally means muscle weakness, while the term “necrotizing” means cell death and necrosis. Necrotizing myopathy, also known as necrotizing autoimmune myopathy (NAM) or immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM) is characterized by cell death and necrosis of muscle cells,
Jakafi (Ruxolitinib)
Jakafi (ruxolitinib) is a protein kinase inhibitor that inhibits certain enzymes called Janus kinases (JAK), which are involved in the production and growth of red blood cells. In myelofibrosis (bone marrow cancer) or polycythemia vera (a rare blood disorder), the
Erlotinib (Tarceva)
Erlotinib, also known as Tarceva, is a targeted cancer drug used to treat metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients with a specific gene mutation (EGFR exon 19 deletion or exon 21 [L858R] substitution mutations) as first-line therapy, maintenance
Polymyositis
Polymyositis is a rare, chronic type of muscle disease known as inflammatory myopathy. Polymyositis belongs to a category of myositis, which includes polymyositis and dermatomyositis, and it causes muscles to be irritated and inflamed.
Myositis
Myositis originates from two words: “myo,” meaning muscle, and “itis,” meaning inflammation. Thus, myositis refers to a group of diseases that cause inflammation of muscles. Myositis symptoms include pain, swelling, and overall weakness.
10 Tips for Adjusting to Your Life With TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition)
Living with total parenteral nutrition (TPN) support can be a difficult transition, but not an impossible one. Many who rely on TPN infusions for their nutritional needs can live active lives despite their challenges. With the right mindset and proper
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) FAQ
Being placed on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is a common course of treatment for those unable to digest food and absorb necessary nutrients through their gastrointestinal tract. If you’ve recently been prescribed TPN as part of your medical treatment, you
Stiff Person Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune movement disorder that affects the central nervous system. It causes severe muscle stiffness, rigidity, and painful spasms in the trunk. Stiff person syndrome starts with the muscles in your trunk and abdomen.
What is Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN)?
Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN) is a rare form of acquired motor neuropathy that manifests as progressive muscle weakness but does not affect a patient’s sense of touch. The syndrome has a relatively recent nosological history, dating back to 1986.