A hernia may be likened to a failure in the sidewall of a pneumatic tire. The tire’s inner tube behaves like the organ and the side wall like the body cavity wall providing the restraint. A weakness in the sidewall allows a bulge to develop, which can become a split, allowing the inner tube to…
Medical malpractice lawsuits are becoming a frequent occurrence in the US. In recent years doctors’ insurance premiums have increased due to the equally increasing number of lawsuits filed annually. Let us take a closer look at the alarming statistics of medical malpractice cases in the US. According to the Institute of Medicine’s 1999 report, medical…
Unfortunately for any child suffering from Cerebral Palsy there is no cure; however there are treatments for this particular condition which can be used to help improve a child’s skills and capabilities. In fact the treatment of cerebral palsy has now meant than many people suffering from this particular condition are now able to lead…
If you have used article marketing as a way to enhance your visibility on the web, establish your expertise, or drive traffic to your online business, then you may also have considered public speaking. In fact, promoting your business via public speaking may prove to be an even better option than article marketing, as it…
You can easily bring fibroids under control with help of natural uterine fibroid treatment methods. Trust me nature has made us like that. Our bodies are equipped to remove harmful toxins and abnormal cells when it is out of balance. Any type of treatment for uterine fibroids must specifically include certain vitamins and minerals. In…
Any hernia that recurs is called a recurrent hernia. Some types of hernia are more likely to recur than others. Inguinal hernias occur in the groin. They make up the majority of all abdominal-wall hernias and are an overwhelmingly a male affliction. They occur as a bulge in the area where the thigh meets the…
Age plays an important factor in the risk of spinal injury; the leading cause of serious spinal injury in the under 65 age bracket is motor vehicle accident, while above 65 the most significant cause of spinal injury is from trips and falls, with conditions such as osteoporosis adding further complicating factors. Any impacts or…
Are you a menopausal women who has recently been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst? You’re not alone, know that women of all ages have experienced the pain and discomfort of ovarian cysts. While they are most common in women of childbearing years, ovarian cysts after menopause can occur. Learn here, exactly what ovarian cysts are…
Multiple Neuritis is a degeneration of peripheral nerves, and is also known as Peripheral Neuropathy or Polyneuritis. This is characterized by a slow onset of disturbed sensations, sensory loss, and weakness and shrinking of muscles in the hands and feet. There are various causes for this, including nutritional deficiencies, metabolic and inflammatory conditions and chronic…
There are different signs and symptoms that let a parent know when their child has a diaper rash. It can be a chronic issue that is very uncomfortable and sometimes painful. It should be treated properly and not left ignored. Diaper rash itself can also be a symptom of another underlying problem that your baby…
What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease. Hepatitis B is the most common liver infection in the world. In all over world about 350 million people are suffering from HBV, of whom, more than 250,000 die from liver-related disease each year. The liver can become inflamed as a result of infection.…
The risk of using resin generated (RG) foam to fill redundant tanks on forecourts lies mainly in the assumption that it is risk free. Resin generated foam, in its many forms – RG22, RG8 and RG30 – is now widely used on fuel sites everywhere. RG30 is used to encase fuel tanks for extra safety…
If you're a sufferer of chronic tonsil rocks in your tonsil crypts, you're probably thinking "Why me?" Why do I get tonsil stones? Tonsil stones (also known as tonsilloliths) form from a variety of different reasons and it is not necessarily your fault. You also should know that tonsilloliths are quite common. You are not…
Metabolic weight loss is quite a common term to hear these days but what is it all about? In a nutshell, metabolic weight loss refers to a form of diet that concentrates on a person’s metabolism instead of having a defined list of what is healthy to eat and what is not. But what is…
What is Diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes is a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there is a high level of sugar in the blood. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas in your body to control this blood sugar. Diabetes thus, can be caused by too little insulin production, resistance to insulin, or both. To understand…
