Medical Articles
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…
Cerebral palsy life expectancy can not be determined by doctors alone. A physician who is qualified enough to appreciate an individual suffering from cerebral palsy and a statistician can only relate this assessment with life expectancy. The life expectancy basically depends on various factors. These factors include severity, various disabilities associated, type of cerebral palsy…
Over the past month I have been thinking about the successful people as well as the unsuccessful people in bodybuilding, health and fitness in general. I have a LOT of contact with people locally as well as worldwide and here's what I have noticed. "There are many smart trainees who spend way too much time…
A hernia is a standard medical crisis that folks will have. This can be a small bulge that's made when intestines and other things within the abdominal cavity are spilling into another space through a damaged muscle or tissue within the abdominal cavity. These frequently do not cause any kinds of symptoms or even pain.…
Surgery could be a scary thought for many. There is always a possibility of some complications and a surgery that went perfectly well could be fatal if the post operative care is not effective. Here are some of the most common complications seen in cosmetic surgery: Hematoma Hematoma is basically a pocket of blood that…
