Doctors use various tests to diagnose and assess thoracic outlet syndrome, including tests to evaluate muscle activity and check for neurological issues. Some tests aim to replicate a person’s ...

In patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), isolated antiphospholipid antibodies, and/or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), elevated plasma levels of soluble triggering receptor expressed on ...

Long QT syndrome is a leading cause of sudden death in young persons, with a prevalence exceeding 1 in 2000. It is characterized by prolongation of the QT interval, aberrant T-wave morphologic ...

A team of scientists has developed a highly accurate blood test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The test reads tiny DNA patterns that reveal the biological signature of the illness. For millions who’ve ...

At one time, clinicians debated whether chronic fatigue syndrome was a ‘real’ illness, or if it was all in a person’s head. Eventually, patients were validated, and chronic fatigue syndrome, or ...

A blood test has achieved 96% accuracy in diagnosing the condition in a small study of individuals. What does the test detect, and is it a biomarker of the condition? A debilitating long-term illness, ...

Scientists at the University of East Anglia and Oxford Biodynamics have developed a high accuracy blood test to diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS). The ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I had just about given up on controlling my sciatic nerve pain in my right leg. I also had no faith that physical therapy could help, but I was referred by my family doctor, so I went.

The federal government program that mailed free at-home COVID-19 tests to households is no longer active. Some insurance providers may still cover the cost of at-home tests, and free tests may be ...

Main character syndrome is the perception that your life is a story or a movie where you’re the central character. A term that was born on social media, it’s not a true syndrome or mental disorder.

The deadlift is a compound move that works many muscle groups. These include your glutes, quadriceps, adductors, hamstrings, core, and piriformis, according to the American Council on Exercise. The ...