Relapse, or recurrence, occurs when multiple myeloma symptoms return, such as bone pain, fatigue, and kidney problems. It’s possible to live for many years after a relapse of multiple myeloma. Outlook ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. John Kane, MD: I am Dr John Kane. I am a professor of psychiatry at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in Hempstead, New ...

New therapies for multiple myeloma are dramatically improving prognosis and extending survival. Better disease control is prolonging remission and allowing patients to live without any sign of disease ...

When my daughter relapsed after six years of sobriety, it took her less than five months to lose everything she had worked so hard for: her job, her savings, her good credit rating, and—most ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that disrupts the information pathways that connect your brain and your body. From time to time, the symptoms of MS can unexpectedly worsen. When symptoms ...

Two research teams at UB's Research Institute on Addictions recently explored the scientific literature focusing on relapse to addictive behavior. The first team reviewed studies of relapse to driving ...

Drug addiction is a chronic, often relapsing disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite successful treatment, many individuals struggle to maintain sobriety and may relapse.

I never get over the weirdness of introducing myself to a group of people at a 12-step meeting. “Hi, I’m T and I’m an addict,” is how I have started a lot of conversations. Other people in recovery ...

Relapse isn’t inevitable, and it’s certainly a different story for every individual. However, it is very often part of the recovery journey. Garrett Tardif, the director of Admissions at Crestview ...