When people hear of orthopedics, the first thing that comes to their minds is crushed bones. Orthopedics is not only about bones and injuries to bones. An orthopedic surgeon will deal with all injuries and illnesses affecting the musculoskeletal system. This is the system in the body that consists of all the muscles and bones…
DetailsThere has been a lot of talk about steroids and their proper usage. While improper taking might cause serious health problems, following recommended dosage can have several benefits. If you are interested in steroid usage, then perhaps it might interest you to find out that steroids have many adverse effects. In order to stay healthy,…
DetailsTeeth clenching and TMJ often go hand in hand, with teeth clenching and grinding often being one of the main causes of the TMJ disorder– and with many treatments of TMJ concentrating on remedying the this problem. Teeth clenching associated with TMJ, also known as bruxism, is defined as the patient deliberately or forcefully grinding…
DetailsVitamin D. As children, we were told to drink milk because it provided Vitamin D and calcium, a substance that could help to keep our bones strong. Increasingly, however, evidence is being gathered that vitamin also helps to keep bones strong. New studies, in fact, point to vitamin D to treat osteoporosis and lessen the…
DetailsHeart attacks are a major cause of death and disability. Most people assume that the onset of a heart attack is accompanied by a series of symptoms such as chest pain and pain in the right arm or passing out. For the victim of the silent heart attack this is not always the case. The…
DetailsA birth injury is any damage sustained during the birthing process, most often occurring during transit through the birth canal. A difficult birth or an injury to the baby may occur because of the baby's size or the position of the baby during labor and delivery. Birth injuries may occur, also, if the birth canal…
DetailsCerebral Palsy is a group of chronic disorders that primarily affect a person's motor skills, muscle tone and movement. A person with cerebral palsy may not be able to walk, talk, eat or function like an ordinary person. They are likely to have problems with their balance and co-ordination and may suffer from severe learning…
DetailsCongestive Heart Failure ‘Dancing with death’ If you bothered to click into this article, it only means 2 things; you either have congestive heart failure or know someone who has congestive heart failure. Congestive heart failure is not something we think about, it just happens, it sneaks up and attacks, leaving us changed for life. …
DetailsPicture this scene which I sure you have experienced at least a few times in your life: It is a beautiful sunny day, just perfect temperature. Everything in your world could not be better. In fact all things seem perfect. You even find yourself singing your favorite song. Then out of the blue a flash…
DetailsA hernia is essentially a protrusion of an internal organ or tissue, such as a part of the intestine, through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. Normally, internal organs and tissues are kept in place by the very strong muscles around the abdominal area, but under certain circumstances these walls can weaken. Possible causes…
DetailsPericardial effusion is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial cavity. If the onset is rapid or if the volume of the pericardial effusion is large, cardiac tamponade can occur. Cardiac tamponade diminishes the force of heart contractions because of compression by the fluid trapped within the pericardial space.Among individuals with a pericardial effusion,…
DetailsThe spinal column is the mainframe of the human musculoskeletal system. Every limb, the rib cage, and the pelvic girdle are supported by it. Being the very back-bone of existence, any pain occurring in it should in no way be ignored. The back should be meticulously taken care of. Most back pains are caused by…
DetailsI bet you can buy a Honda Valkyrie Rune for its sheer looks. But the Honda Valkyrie Rune is much much more than that. Honda and only Honda can manage to bring a concept to reality like never before. It is designed to steal the show and to turn heads even faster than it covers…
Details“There is Motive” 36×48 acrylic, ink, salt, canvas By Deb Haugen “The Organic Artist” or·gan·ic (ôr-g?n’?k) adj. Of, relating to, or derived from living organisms: organic matter. Simple, healthful, and close to nature: an organic lifestyle Resembling a living organism in organization or development; interconnected: society as an organic whole. Constituting an integral part of…
DetailsStomach cancer is more readily treated when caught early. Unfortunately, by the time stomach cancer causes symptoms, it’s often at an advanced stage and may have spread beyond the stomach. Yet there is encouraging news. You can reduce your risk of stomach cancer by making a few changes in your lifestyle. It is hard to…
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