Everyone has caught a cold or had the flu at one time or another. You know the common cold symptoms: you cough, you sneeze, your head aches, your nose leaks, your eyes are blurry, and you just plain feel miserable. Sound familiar? As much as we all wish there was a cold cure, it’s just…
DetailsGiant cell tumor of bone (GCT) is a rare, aggressive non-cancerous (benign) tumor. It generally occurs in adults between the ages of 20 and 40 years. Giant cell tumor of bone is very rarely seen in children or in adults older than 65 years of age. Giant cell tumors occur in approximately one person per…
DetailsWhats serious is that- its Pneumonia, what could be better- is Walking Pneumonia. Yes, Walking Pneumonia is the common term used for the milder version of the Pneumonia that which usually do not end up in a disability. Here you could still lead your life as normal. This mild attack is caused by bacteria and…
DetailsThe New York Giants seem to be in a heap of trouble. Tony Romo, their Pro Bowl Quarterback will be out of action for at least 6 to 8 weeks. This leaves the Giants in a pretty precarious position. Romo sustained an on arena injury where he injured and broke his non-throwing left clavicle or…
DetailsDefinition Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin. It is happen due to the Clostridium botulinum. There are three main kinds of botulism: Foodborne botulism Infant botulism Wound botulism All forms of botulism can be fatal and are considered medical emergencies. Foodborne botulism can be especially dangerous because many…
DetailsThe central nervous system is probably the most important if not one of the most important organ systems in the body. No wonder medical professionals are incredibly concerned when a new-born baby becomes a victim to a spinal cord or brain injury. Though these forms of injury are rare, they do occur, sometimes with fatal…
DetailsComputer errors are very common and every computer user may face different kinds of issues so they should learn about the solutions of the common computer related problems. The common factors that cause problems in computer are viruses, spyware, Trojan horses, adware, corrupted registry, faulty hardware, low memory, low capacity hard disk, low CPU speed…
DetailsDiagnosis of bronchitis is based on observing the patient’s symptoms and health history. The physician listens to the patient’s chest with a stethoscope for specific sounds that indicate lung inflammation, such as moist rales and crackling, and wheezing, that indicates airway narrowing. Moist rales is a bubbling sound heard with a stethoscope that is caused…
DetailsPeople who suffer from Trigmenial Neuralgia often go through bouts of pain that can leave them debilitated or even push them to the verge of suicide. There have been many different types of treatments that are available to help relieve the pain. This article will focus on the treatment of Trigmenial Neuralgia with the gamma…
DetailsAre you excessively tall? Do you have long bones that aren’t proportionate to the rest of your body? Perhaps you have Marfan’s syndrome. Marfan’s syndrome (arachnodactyly) is a rare inherited disorder of connective tissue that causes defects in the eyes, skeleton and cardiovascular system. It affects both males and females and may occur any time…
DetailsIf you have had a doctor’s appointment recently for anything other than a cold, then you probably had a blood test done. This is a very common procedure and can yield some very important information for the doctor as to your health and wellbeing. There are a multitude of reasons for a blood sample to…
DetailsHundreds of millions of people around the world are addicted to bubbly artificially sweetened diet drinks, drunk morning, noon, and night. An astonishing number of people even make a breakfast out of Diet Coke. If you have Type 2 diabetes, however, all that diet soda can have very detrimental effects on your health. The biggest…
DetailsIncreased Health Risk of Premature Death According to CDC researchers, an estimated 300,000 American deaths a year are related to obesity, but see note, below. The risk of premature death rises with increasing weight. Even moderate weight gain (10 to 20 pounds for a person of average height) increases the risk of death, particularly among…
DetailsTreatment of Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks. These broken bones, also known as fractures, occur typically in the hip, spine, and wrist.Osteoporosis is a disease of bone that leads to…
DetailsOn a regular basis, sadly, birth injuries occur in hospital settings and medical malpractice lawyers know this. Even being surrounded by professional during the delivery, birth injuries can still happen.Birth injuries can be caused by medical error or hospital negligence on the part of medical professionals, and does in many cases. Going through life with…
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