Here is the short version in unsophisticated and unscientific terms: pleural thickening is the result of pleural plaques. It strongly depends on the level of asbestos exposure what kind of lung disease a person may develop. Frequent and intense contact, stretched over a long period of time usually results in asbestosis, a non cancerous form…
An ATV also known as an all-terrain vehicle is a type of motor vehicle. Other names for an ATV are quad, quad bike, three wheeler, or four wheeler. The off road vehicle was introduced in the early 1970’s and can be as dangerous as motorcycles. Three wheeled ATV’s have been banned due to the severity…
Its that time of year again where the majority of us get a cold and feel miserable in part 1 of this article we looked at east ways to prevent colds. Here we are going to look at curing colds quickly. Here are your simple cold cure tips. 1. Rest and recuperate You need to…
Bronchitis is as a result of inflammation of the medium sized air ways in the lungs. The cause is usually a bacteria or viral infection. Asthma is a condition that takes place as a result of irritation to the airways too. The tubes swell and make air movement through them difficult. Acute bronchitis can lead…
Honda SSM X-bone frame (yellow) used in the construction of the S2000 chassis. Introduced at the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show, the Honda Sport Study Model concept car was the design study for the production S2000. The SSM was a rear wheel drive roadster powered by a 2.0 L (122 cu in) inline 4 cylinder engine. It featured a…
A stress fracture is sometimes also known as a hairline fracture or a fatigue fracture. They are basically an incomplete fracture, or a crack in the bone, caused by repetitive forces, rather than one sudden incident. Stress fractures are particularly common in runners due to the repetitive impacts and the forces this passes through the…
Morton’s Neuroma (also known as Morton’s neuralgia, Morton’s metatarsalgia and intermetatarsal neuroma) occurs when the nervous tissue near the base of the third and fourth toe becomes inflamed. The nerve that runs between the metatarsal bones is pinched by the bones, which causes the inflammation. Symptoms usually include pain, numbness, tingling and sometimes the feeling…
In the mid 70s, The California Hospital and Medical Associations commissioned a study on medical malpractice insurance. The study revealed shocking results – that one out of every twenty patients who sought treatment in hospitals were injured because of medical malpractice, and one out of every ten patients died as a result. In the 80s,…
Cerebral Palsy is a disease in the part of the brain that maintains muscle movements. This type of illness is shown in babies and in children. It begins in this stage in early life. Even though, this disease does not progress and worsen over the years, it is still a debilitating illness. There are several…
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition caused by a pinched nerve at the wrist. It is caused by repetitive performance of stressful motions with the hands or when holding the hand in the same position for a long period. It specifically affects the nerves that are sensitive and causes to block blood supply to…
Overcoming paralysis will forever change the way we think and the way we live. The neurological signals may fade in and out and cause various degrees of weakness leading to paralysis; however, strength, in many cases, may be restored. Nerves can be regenerated. Regrowth and strength may return to certain paralyzed regions. This encouraging analysis…
A hernia is an abnormal out pouching of a weak spot in the organ in which it protrudes. It usually occurs as where there is a lack of muscle tissue. The abdomen is the most common place for a hernia to appear, though hernias can occur anywhere in the body. Hernias do not just go…
Anxiety, heat range variations, and a weak body defense mechanisms might have you down and out with severe sore throat. Thankfully you will find easy remedies to present you relief from a sore throat. Severe sore throat factors Infection brought on by bacteria, viruses, tonsillitis, and allergic reactions are common causes of severe sore throat.…
What is neuralgia? Neuralgia is basically a painful disorder of the nerves. Trigeminal Neuralgia is a particular form of neuralgia which is a typical facial pain. Neuralgia affects the nerves which are responsible for sensing touch, temperature and pressure in the facial area. trigeminal Neuralgia can be particularly painful with sensations of itching burning and…
Adenoid surgery or adenoid removal is one of the most common ENT surgeries. But you must resort to extreme step of surgery only when your ENT specialist is hopeless of treating the complication through medications and other alternative ways. This adenoid removal task is often performed with operation of tonsillitis. Adenoid removal or Adenoidectomy involves…
