Medical Articles
Lymphedema is a condition that causes the limbs to swell because the capacity of the lymphatic system is either reduced or damaged. The two lymphmedema massage therapies manual lymph drainage and lymphatic massage are based on the idea that the blocked or damaged lymph vessels can be manipulated so that its function improves. Lymphatic massage…
A relief valve, by definition, is "a device that controls or limits the pressure in a system or vessel." There are several circumstances where high pressure can build up in a vessel or system. These circumstances could include equipment failure, a fire, or a process upset. Valves are a critical component of a pipeline, and…
While the media currently feeds a frenzy of excitement regarding the new arthritis gene therapy drug known as Tocilizumab, Hundreds of thousands of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers are offered new hope in beating there debilitating condition. The new drug is being heralded as a mile stone in rheumatoid arthritis treatment following a trial in which nearly…
A condition where the oxygen and the blood supply is restricted to the heart, if left untreated results in heart attacks. It may also lead lead to death. You can also prevent the recovery of a heart attack by: Taking your medications regularly. These drugs are prescribed to prevent blood clots and lower the levels…
Cholesterol in general means its drastic effects in our body. It is actually essential for our body to continue our daily routine. Fat contents deposited in excess in heart are being removed by nice cholesterol. Plaques that are formed due to bad cholesterol in arterial walls will be removed by good cholesterol. Many years, experts…
General investigations of importance which point to disease of the respiratory organisms include peripheral blood picture, total and differential leukocyte counts and determination of ESR. Lymphocytosis is suggestive of chronic inflammatory disease like tuberculosis whereas neutrophil leukocytosis occurs in acute infections like pneumonia. Increase in eosinophils above 10% calls for estimation of the absolute eosinophil…
For shaping the future of state, government is promoting skill development centers and higher education centers. Some major expansion has been done by state government in the field of higher education. Engineering colleges have become the prime center for nurturing talent. Top engineering colleges are busy in producing talented engineers year after year. Role of…
Chemotherapy is one of the most popular methods of killing cancer within the body. It uses combinations of chemical compounds that kill off microorganisms. Although chemotherapy is an affective treatment it also comes with some negative consequences. Brain cancer chemotherapy side effects may include a loss of hair. It is possible to lose hair other…
Pneumonia is an infection caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi which affects the human lungs. Pneumonia is a contagious disease and it can spread in the air. By breathing other healthy people bring the germ into their lungs and most of them develop the illness. Sometimes there appear epidemics inside small collections. Pneumonia generally occurs…
It seems that birthdays get all the attention when it comes to silly party games. Why should Christmas get left out? Everyone wants to have more fun at Christmas and it’s the perfect time to play silly games. Why not play a funny game of pin the beard on Santa with your friends and family?…
After a certain amount of time, we stop using our bathtubs for the leisurely soak we were accustomed to in our childhood, and it becomes an overlarge shower stall. And this is fine, as a daily bath would strain our water resources far too much in this country. However we all enjoy a hot bath…
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, is not just one condition but a group of them. Often painful, TMB affects the jaw joint, making it difficult to chew, open the mouth wide, yawn, or generally use the jaws. Pain or soreness in the frontal region of the ear, along the jaw muscle, cheek, teeth, or the…
Anchor tattoos were all the rage for sailors. It was often the symbol of a very experienced sailor. Anchor tattoo designs are one of the oldest types of tattoos. However with an interest in all things retro and chic these have come back into fashion. In fact in the tattoo field as a whole retro…
Cerebral Palsy is a group of neurological disorders which can have an effect on movement. It is most often caused by brain damages which occur before, during, or after birth. The cause of brain damages during development in the womb is unfortunately, unknown and usually not preventable. However, there are risk factors which can determine…
Some spheres of the medical circle narrow down sleep paralysis as a neurological condition that is psychological in nature. What they are saying is its all in the mind. If you have experienced sleep paralysis before you would know that it's more than just your mind playing tricks on you and there are ways available…
