Medical Articles
I have run across many orthopedic surgeons who have told their patients that, the knee surgery itself was the easy part, the tough part is the rehabilitation after. The rehabilitation aspect will extremely fall directly in the hands of the patient. Of course there is a part to play here in regards to the physical…
There are two types of heart valve disease – heart disease resulting from narrowed heart valves, and heart disease resulting from leaky heart valves. Each of them stems from several different causes, ranging from birth defects, to bacterial infection, to aging. Congential Heart Valve Disease Congenital heart valve is the most common, and can result…
Afflicted with heart problem could have been a scary moment for any patient, especially when the doctor enters the room and gives them the bad news. Congestive heart problem can be terrible to a person's life, but most of the people do not especially know how much. Whenever the heart is not able to pump…
If you suffer from heart disease or have had a heart attack, exercise is one of the most important things that you can do. So why do so many of us set out with good intentions but soon lose motivation. It is typically down to two factors 1) Your progress is slow and we do…
Tachycardia is characterized by the heart rate that is over 100 beats per minute which is above the normal readings of heart rate. This condition is among the most common types of arrhythmia. An episode of tachycardia can be accompanied by any of these symptoms: dizziness, palpitations, anxiety, pulsation of the vessels in the neck,…
The German physicist Robert Koch (1843-1910) contributed so much to the field of microbiology and infectious diseases. A contemporary of Louis Pasteur, Koch worked as a physician most of his life. Some of the great contributions to the field of microbiology and infectious diseases include identifying the bacterium that causes anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) in 1877.…
Etymology is the study of the origins of words. As languages develop the meaning of words can change over time. This causes confusion and misunderstanding when communicating with other people. In a world were you making a living at communicating, advertising or marketing, it is not only important to have clarity in your message, it…
There are many different types of brain tumors. Doctors use a method that is referred to as "Classification". This is nothing more than grouping the many different types of brain tumors according to the characteristics that they possess. Naturally, each of the tumors that affect the brain are issued a specific names. Medical professionals and…
You definitely have heard of Pneumonia. Long ago, it killed a lot of people. Thanks to technology, though, you can now prevent and treat the illness. But what about Walking Pneumonia? Have you heard of it? What is Walking Pneumonia? It is the common term used for the milder version of Pneumonia that usually does…
There are numerous symptoms of yeast infection in the lungs. To start, let's take a look at what causes this and then how to fix it. This became a problem for mankind when modern medicine started using antibiotics and steroids. If you have ever taken either of these for anything, chances are that you developed…
How would you manage living in a village with average January temperatures of -50C? The valley of Oymyakon in northeast Russia is known as the 'Pole of Cold' and it is no wonder the village is the coldest permanently occupied settlement in the world. This is the lowest recorded temperature for any permanently inhabited location…
Most forms of arthritis involve damage to the joints of the body in one form or another, and most forms of arthritis result in permanent deterioration of one or more joints over time. Using the body incorrectly during work and leisure activities can add to the damage that arthritis causes and actually speed up the…
In order for proper treatments to be effective, it is very important to make a correct diagnosis of the cause of shoulder pain. Shoulder pain is a very common complaint, and is associated with many different underlying problems. Shoulder dislocation is one of the most painful ways to hurt your shoulder. This is caused by…
When a bone in your body fractures, it can turn your life upside down in an instant. You suddenly find many things that you took for granded, driving, showering, cooking, are suddenly made much more difficult, maybe impossible. On top of that, you are probably in pain and discomfort, lacking in sleep and generally feeling…
Dental implants are presented to patients as perfect or near perfect replacements to their missing teeth. Rarely are they informed of the risks and counseled on the failure rates. The procedures can have serious consequences and is not perfect. Implants can and do fail. Patients need to be thoroughly informed about the risks and understand…
