Diseases
What is Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) encompasses a group of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. It includes: Coronary artery disease (CAD) Congestive heart failure (CHF) High blood pressure Other heart and blood vessel problems These diseases are major causes of death worldwide. Coronary artery disease is caused by the buildup … Read more
At Velocity Clinical Research, we are committed to enhancing patient well-being and community enrichment through education. Many of the diseases we research focus on the relationship between metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors. Understanding Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome is more than just a buzzword; it is a cluster of health conditions that significantly impact heart … Read more
What are Migraines? Migraines are a type of headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. They are often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines can last for hours to days, and the pain can be so severe that … Read more
Liver disease is a growing concern across the globe, especially in the United States, where the prevalence of conditions like Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) is on the rise. These diseases, which can progress to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure, often show no symptoms until it’s too late, … Read more
Understanding Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal diseases encompass a range of conditions affecting the digestive system, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, and ulcerative colitis. These conditions can cause discomfort, pain, and disrupt daily life for millions of individuals. The Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Diseases According to the World Gastroenterology Organization, an estimated … Read more
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a complex neurological condition that causes cognitive decline, memory loss, and behavioral changes. It is the most common cause of dementia, a progressive loss of intellectual functioning, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. This progressive brain disorder impacts thinking, memory, and daily functioning, ultimately affecting a person’s quality of … Read more
What are MASH and Steatotic Liver Disease? Steatotic liver disease (formerly known as fatty liver disease) is a condition characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver. It can be caused by excessive alcohol consumption (MetALD) or by factors unrelated to alcohol (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease or MASLD). MASLD (formerly called nonalcoholic fatty … Read more
Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know About Transmission, Long-Term Effects, and Lyme Disease Vaccines
You may have heard of Lyme disease through headlines about celebrities like Shania Twain, Justin Bieber, and Avril Lavigne, who announced their diagnosis publicly. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can cause severe symptoms if left untreated. The disease is transmitted through the bite of infected ticks, and it’s prevalent in many parts of … Read more
What is Eczema? Atopic dermatitis (AD), better known as eczema, is a condition in which red (or on darker skin tones, sometimes brown or purple), itchy patches of skin flare up on various parts of the body. As a chronic condition, eczema tends to flare periodically, sometimes coupled with asthma and/or hay fever. According to … Read more