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About Pseudogout
2008-04-05 22:26:00 Pseudogout is a form of arthritis characterized by sudden, painful swelling in one or more of your joints. These episodes can last for days or weeks. Pseudogout typically occurs in older adults and most commonly affects your knee. Pseudogout is named for its similarity to gout. Like gout, pseudogout causes sudden, severe pain in a joint, ...
About Laryngitis
2008-04-05 06:16:00 Laryngitis is an inflammation of your voice box (larynx) due to overuse, irritation or infection. Inside the larynx are your vocal cords ? two folds of mucous membrane covering muscle and cartilage. Normally your vocal cords open and close smoothly, forming sounds through their movement and vibration. But in laryngitis, your vocal cords become inflamed or ...
Fertility herbs and supplements
2008-04-04 06:28:00 Infertility can be a difficult problem to treat, and modern interventions ? while sometimes effective ? can be expensive. So, it’s not surprising that some people look to herbs and supplements as a possible alternative treatment to this vexing problem. Unfortunately, the research on so-called fertility herbs and supplements is scant. For male infertility, one study ... More About: Supplements , Herbs
HIV Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack
2008-04-02 20:08:00 Two well-known HIV drugs, abacavir and didanosine, appear to increase the risk of heart attacks, European researchers reported Wednesday. Based on that data, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now conducting a safety review of the potential risks of both drugs. Many people with HIV take a combination of antiretroviral drugs, which include a protease inhibitor ... More About: Drugs , Heart , Risk , Heart Attack , Attack
Normal Weight - Healthy Weight
2008-04-02 07:00:00 Despite appearances to the contrary, more than half of normal-weight Americans have a high percentage of body fat. And, like their overweight contemporaries, this makes them susceptible to heart disease, diabetes and other metabolic disorders, a new study says. Men whose body fat is greater than 20 percent and women whose body fat is greater than ... More About: Diet , Weight , Healthy , Normal
Weight-loss drug Acomplia may or may not help slow atherosclerosis
2008-04-02 06:47:00 The weight-loss drug Acomplia may or may not help slow atherosclerosis, a buildup of arterial plaque that’s connected with carrying too much weight. A new trial did not find any evidence that the drug actually slowed disease progression, although it did show a decrease in one measure of plaque build-up in arteries. Acomplia also showed a high ... More About: Weight Loss , Drugs , Weight , Loss , Drug
Avandia May Slow Atherosclerosis
2008-04-02 06:42:00 The controversial diabetes drug Avandia appears to slow the progression of atherosclerosis in diabetic patients who have undergone cardiac bypass surgery, thus protecting them from new cardiac problems, according to the results of a small study. Avandia (rosiglitazone) has been associated with increased risk of heart attack and heart failure among patients receiving the drug. In ... More About: Drugs , Slow
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
2008-04-01 18:17:00 Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow ? the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. It’s called chronic leukemia because it progresses more slowly than acute leukemia. It’s called lymphocytic leukemia because it affects a group of white blood cells called lymphocytes, which typically ... More About: Cancer , Leukemia
About Botulism
2008-04-01 15:18:00 Botulism is a rare, but very serious condition. It’s caused by toxin produced by bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. The toxins that this bacterium produces are among the most poisonous substances. Botulism comes in three main forms: Food-borne botulism. The harmful bacteria thrive and produce the toxin in environments with little oxygen, such as in canned food. Wound ...
About Panic attacks and panic disorder
2008-04-01 13:54:00 A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that develops for no apparent reason and that triggers severe physical reactions. Panic attacks can be very frightening. When panic attacks occur, you might think you’re losing control, having a heart attack or even dying. You may have only one or two panic attacks in ... More About: Attacks , Panic Disorder , Panic attacks
About Scabies
2008-04-01 03:35:00 Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by a tiny, eight-legged burrowing mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. The presence of the mite leads to intense itching in the area of its burrows. The urge to scratch may be especially strong while you’re in bed at night. Scabies is contagious and can spread quickly through close physical ... More About: Disease
About Multiple myeloma
2008-04-01 03:01:00 Multiple myeloma is a cancer of your plasma cells. Plasma cells are a type of white blood cell present in your bone marrow. In multiple myeloma, a group of abnormal plasma cells (myeloma cells) multiplies, raising the number of plasma cells to a more than normal level. The result can be erosion of your bones. ... More About: Myeloma
Suicide - how to stay safe and find treatment
2008-04-01 00:10:00 When life doesn’t seem worth living anymore or your problems seem insurmountable, you may think that the only way to find relief is through suicide. You might not believe it, but you do have other options ? options to stay alive and feel better about your life. Maybe you think you’ve already tried them all ... More About: Treatment , Find , Suicide , Safe , Stay
About Suicide and suicidal thoughts
2008-03-30 17:06:00 Suicide is the act of taking your own life. Suicide and suicidal thoughts and behavior are tragic reactions to distressing life situations ? and all the more tragic because suicide can be prevented. Suicide often occurs as an impulsive act in the midst of a crisis, sometimes fueled by intoxication. But simply talking to ... More About: Thoughts , Suicide , Suicidal
About Childhood obesity
2008-03-30 13:46:00 Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height. Childhood obesity is particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start kids on the path to health problems that were once confined to adults, ... More About: Childhood , Obesity , Childhood obesity
About Laser hair removal
2008-03-30 06:36:00 Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that uses laser light ? an intense, pulsating beam of light ? to remove unwanted hair. Laser hair removal works by passing a light beam through the skin. The laser targets dark pigment, called melanin, in hair. When the light beam hits the hair follicle (where hair ... More About: Laser Hair Removal , Laser , Hair
About Non-Hodgkin?s lymphoma
2008-03-30 05:27:00 Non-Hodgkin ’s lymphoma is cancer that originates in your lymphatic system, the disease-fighting network spread throughout your body. In non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, tumors develop from lymphocytes ? a type of white blood cell. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is more than five times as common as the other general type of lymphoma ? Hodgkin’s disease. And Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma has been ... More About: Lymphoma
About Giant cell arteritis
2008-03-30 03:17:00 Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an inflammation of the lining of your arteries ? the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. Although giant cell arteritis can affect the arteries in your neck, upper body and arms, it occurs most often in the arteries in your head, especially ... More About: Cell , Giant
Sperm morphology
2008-03-29 02:33:00 Sperm morphology is routinely evaluated as part of a standard semen analysis. Morphology refers to the size and shape of the sperm. The results of a sperm morphology exam indicate the percentage of sperm that appear normal when semen is viewed under a microscope. Abnormal sperm morphology may be a contributing factor in infertility. Normal ... More About: Erectile Dysfunction , Sperm
Prostate Cancer Survival Rates
2008-03-28 17:52:00 Prostate cancer survival rates indicate the percentage of people with a certain type and stage of prostate cancer who survive the disease for a specific period of time after their diagnosis. In most cases, statistics refer to the 5-year prostate cancer survival rate. This is the percentage of people who are alive 5 years after ... More About: Cancer , Prostate Cancer , Survival , Rates , Prostate
Cancer of the blood and bone marrow - Acute lymphocytic leukemia
2008-03-28 14:47:00 Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow ? the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. It’s called acute leukemia because it progresses rapidly and affects immature blood cells, rather than mature ones. It’s called lymphocytic leukemia because it affects a group of white blood cells ... More About: Cancer , Blood , Leukemia , Bone
Hodgkin?s lymphoma - cancer of the lymphatic system
2008-03-28 12:05:00 Hodgkin’s disease ? also known as Hodgkin’s lymphoma ? is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of your immune system. In Hodgkin’s disease, cells in the lymphatic system grow abnormally and may spread beyond the lymphatic system. As Hodgkin’s disease progresses, it compromises your body’s ability to fight infection. Hodgkin’s disease is one of ... More About: System , Cancer , Disease , Hodgkin , Lymphoma
Possible Link Between Asthma Drug and Suicide Risk
2008-03-28 02:56:00 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it was investigating the possibility of an increased risk of mood changes and suicidal behavior among those who take the highly popular asthma drug Singulair. Singulair is the number one-selling drug among people aged 17 and younger. Last year, it posted sales of $4.3 billion, making it Merck & ... More About: Drugs , Asthma , Link , Suicide , Risk
Breast cancer - Invasive lobular carcinoma
2008-03-28 01:42:00 Invasive lobular carcinoma is a type of breast cancer that begins in the milk-producing glands (lobules) and then invades surrounding tissues. About 20,000 women are diagnosed with this type of breast cancer each year in the United States. Invasive lobular carcinoma makes up about 15 percent to 20 percent of all breast cancers. Compared to ... More About: Cancer , Breast Cancer , Breast
About Naegleria infection
2008-03-28 01:09:00 Naegleria infection is caused by the amoeba Naegleria fowleri ? a microscopic organism that lives in fresh water and soil. Naegleria infection most often occurs when the naegleria amoeba enters your body through your nose while swimming or participating in water sports. Once inside your nose, the amoeba makes its way to your brain. ... More About: Infection
Diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome
2008-03-27 03:47:00 You have type 2 diabetes, and you haven’t been following your treatment plan. When you dig out your glucose monitor and test your blood sugar level, you discover that your blood sugar is sky high. If your blood sugar level tops 600 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or 33 millimoles per liter (mmol/L), the condition is ... More About: Syndrome , Diabetic
About Milia
2008-03-27 01:17:00 When you have a newborn, you may expect diaper rash and cradle cap. But what about those tiny white bumps across your baby’s nose and chin? This complexion problem is known as milia. Although milia can develop at any age, the tiny white bumps are most common among newborns. In fact, about half of all ...
About Baby acne
2008-03-27 00:52:00 Many newborns develop baby acne, usually on the cheeks, chin and forehead. Baby acne isn’t pretty, but it’s common ? and temporary. There’s little you can do to prevent baby acne. The best treatment for baby acne is usually none at all. Symptoms Baby acne is usually characterized by small red bumps on a baby’s cheeks, chin ... More About: Acne
How To Get Skinny Fast
2008-03-26 15:59:00 To get skinny really fast, you need to have a strong desire in getting skinny. Nothing in this world can be achieved without sheer determination and hard work. If you want something so badly, in order to get it, you need to focus and determined to get skinny. To successfully get skinny, there are 2 tasks ... More About: Diet , Skinny , Fast
About Diabetic coma
More articles from this author:2008-03-26 03:37:00 A coma is a state of unconsciousness. A diabetic coma is a life-threatening diabetes complication. If you have diabetes, dangerously high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can lead to a diabetic coma. If you lapse into a diabetic coma, you’re alive ? but you can’t awaken or respond purposefully to sights, ... More About: Diabetic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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