With so much going on in the news lately about healthcare and medicine I couldn’t resist putting together a quiz about medicine, health care, and other medical related topics. In the news today I read about the senate and the health care reform, swine flu vaccine recalls, and promising new cancer treatments. Medicine is racing…
Based in Michigan, Frank Torre is an entrepreneur with a history of successfully building, expanding, and growing companies. Currently, Mr. Torre serves as CEO of Signal Restoration Services, a full-service disaster restoration contractor based in Troy, Michigan. Since its founding in 1972, Signal Restoration Services has specialized in property loss mitigation both in the state…
As a consumer, it can be hard to choose which medicinal and nutritional supplements are best for you. Many, if not most, supplements do deliver on their promises; however, some are certainly better than others and knowing what to look for when choosing a supplement is extremely important. For the purposes of this article,…
In the first group, the “Negative Effect” group, we have already mentioned the obvious systemic problems that will have an important influence. You must, of course, be fit and well but conditions such as anaemia, over or under active thyroid, or polycystic ovaries, for example, will have a serious adverse effect on hair growth and…
Lima is the capital of the South American country called Peru (which lies in the northwestern region of the continent). The city is located in a valley that had been created by several rivers on a desert coast, meanwhile overlooking the vast Pacific Ocean. Peru attracts a large amount of tourists with its tropical forests…
Blister disease is a common problem for captive iguanas. It is also known by a few other names such as scale rot, vesicular dermatitis, and necrotizing dermatitis. This condition is usually caused by poor care. Iguanas that are forced to live in unsanitary conditions are highly susceptible to blister disease. This is commonly a problem…
To begin with, each year, about 67,000 new cases of bladder cancer are expected, and about 13,000 people will die of the disease in the U.S. Bladder cancer affects three times as many men as women. Women, however, often have more advanced tumors than men at the time of diagnosis. Bladder cancer can occur at…
No introduction, you want the tips: TIP #1: Put All Clients on Your E-mail List Keep an e-mail list of your clients, both current and former. Get permission to send them a dead-simple newsletter from your private practice–one page! NOT TWO! And, heavens to murgatroid–not four. Encourage clients or patients to print, forward, and distribute…
Hemorrhoid, also called piles, is a common condition that can afflict anyone at least once before they turn 70 years old. Pregnant women and nursing mothers are especially prone to this problem. This is characterized by the swelling of veins and tissues located in the rectum and the inner and outer part of the anal…
Kids usually get bronchitis through the infection from their peers in school or people they interact with on a daily basis. Bronchitis is a contagious disease, therefore chances of spreading it in schools and homes are very high. The symptoms of bronchitis in kids resemble those of adult bronchitis. These are shortness of breath, wheezing,…
Dentists have a much wider scope of care than many people are aware of. They are not only adept at filling cavities and whitening teeth, but did you know that many doctors specialize in certain areas? This allows the general practicing tooth doctors to cater to a broader range of the community’s needs. This article…
In March 2011, I was faced with the challenge of taking the PTCB or the PTCE. If you were like me, you’re probably stressing out about what to study for the test, what to bring, and how the test is going to be like. Here are tips and suggestions, from the year 2011, about the…
There are many times of the year when bronchial infections seem to increase. While not a researcher or medical professional, I have noticed that cold and rainy weather along with the changes in seasons, my kids seem to have more than their share of colds and flu like symptoms. Bronchitis, like many illnesses is broken…
I’m tired and weak… My legs are heavy while I walk the streets to nowhere. Can you tell me where I am? The road is long and my life lost its direction… Can you even see me or hear me? Ah! I don’t think so. I feel so invisible, like I don’t even exist. In…
Otosclerosis is a genetically mediated metabolic bone disease that affects only the bones in the middle part of the human ear. Women are affected twice as often as men. Otosclerosis usually develops in the third decade of life. The bones in the middle ear first turn spongy and later become dense and sclerotic, and become…
