Asbestos is an abundant mineral that is fire-resistant, durable, and affordable. Because of these qualities, construction companies used it for decades. Inhalation of asbestos may lead to diseases such as lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. Many older homes still contain asbestos, putting residents at risk. Asbestos Exposure in the Home In the 1980s, the United States restricted asbestos use. Despite…
Whether a loved one was recently given a stoma bag and you'd like to learn more about it or you yourself might need to go through surgery because of the damage done by Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, you probably have a lot of questions about stoma bags. We at FindMeCure are very cautious of fear-mongering and awhile back we…
5 Useful Tips Natalie from “The Spoonie Mummy” describes herself as a ‘cup half full kind of girl’ and you can see why: though Natalie lives with multiple chronic illnesses, one of which Crohn’s disease, she remains focused on the bright side of life without sugarcoating the everyday hardships. A breath of fresh air, Natalie’s blog is an honest look…
Biologics are all the rage for the treatment of autoimmune conditions and they’re quite the darling of the clinical research world. One, because they’re relatively new - Humira, for example, was approved for treatment just a decade ago - this is yesterday for clinical research, and two, they show a lot of potential not only for the treatment of autoimmune…
Whether you are looking into joining a clinical trial or simply researching your options and the newly available treatments for your condition, there are many ways you can be proactive about your treatment, instead of taking the road more traveled and solely relying on your physician and the medication they prescribed. The truth is, depending on your country of residence,…
All through the year, we talked innovations here on the blog. We gave you all the relevant information about the ins and outs of clinical trials, practical tips on how to deal with everyday life with a chronic disease, looked into the new treatments being developed for various conditions… And we’d like to conclude the year with some more updates…
