Joseph Constance

Feature Writer

Joseph Constance has written about research, development, and markets in the health care and related fields. He has authored a number of articles, and business analysis/market research reports in the medical device, clinical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical areas. Joseph holds an MA from New York University in Communications. He enjoys spending time with his wife, biking, traveling, and learning about different cultures.

Articles from Joseph

Tests for Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a condition in which the body’s liver becomes inflamed. There are several harmful agents that may damage the liver. The inflammation is a response by the body to fight these agents. It may be caused by death or disease to the liver cells, which, in turn, causes a response by the body.

4 Sep 2017

How is Hepatitis C Transmitted?

Hepatitis is a condition caused by many different agents, both living and nonliving. The most common infective causes include the hepatitis viruses, such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. The hepatitis C virus causes inflammation of the liver. There are a variety of substances and conditions that can render the liver vulnerable to hepatitis C, including extensive drinking, other infections, certain diseases, and even certain therapeutic agents.

4 Sep 2017

Early and Late Symptoms of Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a term which denotes inflammation of the liver as a result of infection by the hepatitis C virus. There are many agents which are capable of attacking the liver, resulting in cell death or damage. This in turn evokes an inflammatory response in the body to help fight these agents.

4 Sep 2017

Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery and Recovery

Dupuytren’s contracture is a disease which impacts one’s fingers and hands. The condition essentially causes the tendons in the hand and fingers to pull, or contract, toward the palm, where the tissue has thickened. Sometimes Dupuytren’s affects both hands simultaneously, but it also can affect just one.

28 Aug 2017

Dupuytren’s Contracture: Causes and Symptoms

Dupuytren’s contracture is a progressive condition that impacts the fingers and the hands, causing at least one finger, and possibly several, to bend toward the palm of the hand. Essentially, connective tissue in the palm of the hand becomes thicker. Also known as Dupuytren's disease, the condition can affect both hands, including the thumbs. It is not life-threatening, although it can be discomforting.

20 Jul 2017

Diagnosing and Treating Dupuytren's Contracture

Dupuytren's contracture, also known as Dupuytren's disease, occurs with a thickening of the tissue fibers in the layer below the palm and skin of the fingers. The condition often does not cause pain, but it can be discomforting.

18 Jul 2017

Dupuytren's Contracture Genetics

Dupuytren's contracture, also known as Dupuytren's disease, occurs when it is difficult for someone to fully extend their finger because the movement is limited by cords of shortened connective tissue.

18 Jul 2017

Dupuytren's Contracture (Palmar Fibromatosis)

Dupuytren's contracture is a condition that impacts the fingers and the hands, causing at least one finger, and possibly several, to bend toward the palm of the hand. Also known as Dupuytren's disease, the condition can affect both hands, including the thumbs.

18 Jul 2017

Powassan Virus Prevention and Research

Powassan is a genus of viruses from the family Flaviviridae. It has RNA (ribonucleic acid) as its genetic material. The West Nile virus, dengue virus, tick-borne encephalitis virus, yellow fever virus, and Zika virus, among others, are viruses in the same class as Powassan virus. The Powassan virus was initially discovered in Powassan, Ontario, Canada in 1958. It is not curable.

18 Jul 2017

Powassan Virus

Powassan is a genus of viruses from the family Flaviviridae. The West Nile virus, dengue virus, tick-borne encephalitis virus, yellow fever virus, and Zika virus, among others, are viruses in this class. The Powassan virus was initially discovered in Powassan, Ontario, Canada in 1958. It does not have a cure.

17 Jul 2017