Prevention of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy Prevention
Measures of Cerebral Palsy prevention are increasingly possible today. Pregnant women are tested routinely for the Rh factor and, if Rh negative, they can be im
Lichen Sclerosis
What is lichen sclerosis and what does it look like?
Lichen sclerosis (LS) is a skin condition that makes the vulva look
white, slightly shiny, and smooth. The skin's surface be
Rumatoid Arthritis Facts and Information Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is Rumatoid Arthritis?
Rumatoid arthritis is a vicious disease that affects the joints of the body. It has been known to cause pain, swelling, and stiffness. If a single knee or hand has r
The Heights Of Achievement
Close your eyes and picture the person who has become the youngest woman in history to conquer "The Seven Summits"-the highest mountain on each of the seven continents, and the youngest American to s
What Is The Alzheimer s Disease You Ask
Alzheimer's disease is likely one of the causes of Dementia. It is a chronic disease of the brain which in actuality starts in the cerebral cortex. It is usually defined by the gradual and progressiv
Vitiligo Beware of white patches on your skin
Vitiligo (often called as leucoderma) is a disorder where the skin loses its color in patches of irregular shapes and sizes. This is a pigmentation disorder which means that melanocytes (the pigment-
Pure Water Hydration in an Avian Flu Pandemic The Value of Planning in Northern Virginia and the Washington D C Metro Area
A threat to the nation’s health is emerging in Asia and the Indian Sub Continent that has potentially devastating implications. Avian Flu (the H5N1 strain of Influenza A) is a fact in many parts of A
Depression and Celiac Disease
Depression is a condition which affects about 15% of the population. Women are more likely to be affected than men.
It is quite common for people who have been diagnosed as having Coeli
Is surgery a solution for Peyronies disease
Peyronies disease is a disease that transforms the normal tissues in the penis into scar tissues. Most patients with Peyronies disease also notice a lump on the shaft of the penis, as well as a chang
Types Of Crohn s Disease
Crohn’s Disease, unlike ulcerative colitis, may affect any region of the digestive system. From the mouth to the anus, depending on which area of the body is affected, there are different types of Cr
PDAs Aid Doctors With Patient Care
It seems that most people these days have a personal digital assistant to help them keep track of reams of information -; both business and personal. Usually found in the hands of corporate professio
New Effective Therapies Sought For Rheumatoid Arthritis
The unpredictable temperatures of changing seasons often bring out aches and pains for many of us, but for 2.1 million people in the United States with rheumatoid arthritis, those pains often continu
Medical Technology Minimally Invasive Major Results
Not long ago, having surgery meant a long hospital stay and an even longer recovery. Today, minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical tools allow patients to avoid unnecessary procedures and recover
Teens Likely Target For New Vaccines
Vaccines have come a long way since 1022 A.D., when a Buddhist nun fashioned what many consider the precursor to vaccines in an effort to fight smallpox.
Since then, vaccines have stopp
ReNu MoistureLoc Contact Lens Solution Linked To Fungal Keratitis Symptoms
Bausch & Lomb’s Renu with MoistureLoc contact lens cleaning solution has been linked to a rare type of fungal eye infection called Fusarium Keratitis.Although investigations have not revealed a singl
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