Diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C have seen great improvements
Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver and can lead to acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis C as well as cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer. It is estimated that about 3.5 million people in the United States are living with hepatitis C. About 50% of all infected people are unaware of the fact that they have the hepatitis C virus.
Risk factors for acquiring hepatitis C
Minority Mental Health Month was established in July of 2008 by Mental Health America (MHA) to bring awareness to the mental health of minority groups in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that according to the 2010 U.S. Census, approximately 36 percent of the population belongs to a racial or ethnic minority group.
Asthma is a relatively common disease, affecting one in every 13 people in the United States, but it is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. When it comes to asthma and sports, the frequency of the problem may be even higher, and unfortunately, the misunderstanding abounds as well. Let’s address some of the myths surrounding asthma and sports
Nationally, June is recognized as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. UT Health East Texas has a robust team of caregivers dedicated to the care of Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Andrew Schmitt, neuropsychologist at UT Health East Texas, shares about the care available at UT Health and why he enjoys caring for geriatric patients.
Watching a friend or family member experience changes in memory loss, thinking or behavior can be troubling. It’s normal to not voice your concerns because then they seem “real,” but if you are having significant concerns about their health, it’s important to be proactive and take action to find out what is going on.
June is Hernia Awareness Month and UT Health East Texas is providing a special focus on this common condition. Over one million abdominal wall hernia repairs are performed annually in the United States. The financial burden and loss of productivity due to time missed from work is significant.
BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, is an enlarged prostate gland not associated with cancer that causes lower urinary tract symptoms. Every male has a prostate, but it grows on its own to the point of causing a problem for about half of men over 50 and even more with increasing age.