Diseases

The Latest in Heart Health Research: Understanding Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors

September 25, 2024

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

Understanding Metabolic Syndrome and Heart Health

Metabolic Syndrome and Heart Health

June 28, 2024

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

The Latest in Migraine Research: New Potential Treatments for Migraines

June 7, 2024

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

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All About Liver Disease

March 8, 2024

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

The Latest in Gastrointestinal Disease Research: New Potential Treatments For IBS, Constipation, Crohn’s Disease, Celiac Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and More 

March 4, 2024

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

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The Latest in Alzheimer’s Research: Advances in Understanding and Potential Treatments

September 20, 2023

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

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The Latest in Steatotic Liver Disease and MASH Research: Promising Advances in Treatment

June 6, 2023

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

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Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know About Transmission, Long-Term Effects, and Lyme Disease Vaccines

May 2, 2023

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

The Latest in Eczema Research - New Potential Treatments For Eczema

The Latest in Eczema Research: New Potential Treatments

January 31, 2022

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