Patient Finds Non-Thermal Laser Treatments Helpful for Healing Digital Ulcers
Nicole Edwards found nothing worked to heal the very painful ulcers on her fingertips until she tried non-thermal laser treatments.
Advice to Nurses on Treating Raynaud’s
We were happy to see an article in a UK nursing magazine, Nursing in Practice, with advice on diagnosing and treating Raynaud's phenomenon. More knowledgeable medical professionals will result in better treatment for Frosties across the globe. The article contains a good overview of the condition, including: The history of Raynaud's discovery in 1862 by
Doctor Speaks without “DoctorSpeak” on Raynaud’s
Most academic articles require a medical dictionary to understand them, but this one titled Raynaud’s Phenomenon by Frank L. Urbano, MD published in Hospital Physician several years ago does a good job of educating readers who aren't part of the medical community (give or take a few words or phrases in medicalese, particularly the Pathogenesis section). So
Announcing Phase 3 Clinical Trials of Botox® for Raynaud’s
Botox® has shown promising results in treating Raynaud's, so we're glad to see the exploration of more clinical trials of Botox® for Raynaud's.
Cialis® in Drug Stores Soon?
More recent research has shown promise in using ED drugs such as sildenafil (Viagra®), vardenafil (Levitra®), and talkalafil (Cialis®) in treating Raynaud’s symptoms, particularly when traditional treatments such as vasodilators and topical nitroglycerine-based creams provide insufficient relief or aren’t well tolerated. These drugs, while typically prescribed for ED in males, act as vasodilators which work