The American Academy of Neurology defines concussion as an \”alteration of mental status due to biomechanical forces affecting the brain.\” This definition doesn\’t require a loss of consciousness. The American Academy of Neurology also breaks down concussion into three different grades. Unfortunately, there is no standard classification system for concussions that is used across the […]
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PREGNANCY PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS PREGNANCY TEST COMPLAINTS BY TRIMESTER STAGES OF PREGNANCY THINGS TO AVOID IN PREGNANCY PREGNANCY AND SMOKING PREGNANCY AND ILLNESSES PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS PREGNANT: NUTRITION CHOOSE YOUR FOOD WISELY WHOLE-GRAIN BREADS, CEREALS AND PASTA MILK AND DAIRY WHY PROTEIN IS IMPORTANT WHY WATER IS IMPORTANT PREGNANCY \”It is not until you become a mother
The bacteria that causes tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, has been present in the human population at least since 2400 B.C.. Fragments of a spinal column from Egyptian mummies from that date show definite pathological signs of tubercular decay. The Greek term for consumption, phthisis, appears in Greek literature before 460 B.C.. Hippocrates identify consumption as the
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ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a combination of neural disorganizations that several different professional organizations believe are responsible for the symptoms and learning disabilities that are associated with the condition. The theory is that in order to perform higher learning and organizational thought the brain must begin by being organized and without injury.
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Testicular cancer is a type of cancer of the male reproductive organs. This type of cancer is not that common and the cure rate is very high. While it is true that men of any age can develop testicular cancer, it is more likely to be found in males between the ages of twenty and
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Gangrene is the medical term used to describe an area of the body that has lost blood supply has has begun to die. It can result from infection, blood vessel disease or trauma. Gangrene can involve any part of the body but the most common tissues are the toes, fingers, feet and hands but can
Psoriatic arthritis is one of over 100 different types of arthritic conditions that is often associated with individuals who suffer from psoriasis of the skin. Psoriasis is a chronic condition that affects 2% of the Caucasian population in the United States. Individuals who suffer from psoriasis experience patchy, raised, red areas of the skin that
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Hemophilia Hemophilia Causes Symptoms Exams and Tests Hemophilia Treatment Complications of Replacement Therapy Medication Coping with Hemophilia The Future Hemophilia Hemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder. The blood of someone with hemophilia will not clot normally. Bleeding may occur spontaneously or following injury. Each year, about 400 babies are born with the disorder.
Fibrocystic breast changes referred to a benign, or noncancerous, change in the tissue of the breast. Some physicians refer to this as fibrocystic breast disease, but the term \”disease\” is actually misleading and a misnomer. At this point in history the condition is so common that some physicians believe it is a variation of normal.
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Burns First Aid First-degree burn Second-degree burn Self-Care at Home Caution Third-degree burn Burns First Aid Burns are injuries to tissues caused by fire, the sun, chemicals, heated objects, electricity, radiation, friction, fluids, or other means that can destroy skin. Burns can be trivial medical problems or life-threatening emergencies. Burns are characterized by degree determined
