Lung cancer, like all cancers, results in the abnormality of growth in the basic unit of life, the cell. Under normal circumstances the growth of a cell divides to produce new cells only when it is needed. When this system of checks and balances of the growth of a cell results in an uncontrolled division […]
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Gallstones (GS) are little, pebble-like crystalline substances that develop in the gallbladder which is a small, pear-shaped sac situated below your liver in the right upper abdomen. Gallbladder helps digestion and accumulates bile produced by the liver. Gallstones develop when liquid stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like substances. The liquid called aids
A breast cyst is one of those findings a radiologist may see on a mammogram. These cysts can also be felt when doing a breast self examination. They will feel smooth and a bit squishy, in other words they will have some \”give\” to them much like water balloon. This is because they are benign,
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When the gene that enables us to secrete saliva, sweat, mucous and our digestive juices fails to function properly the result is CF or Cystic Fibrosis. This gene does not allow salt to move throughout the cells effectively, thus increasing the viscosity or thickness of the fluids. If two parents are carriers of this disorder
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Colon cancer is a cancer of the large intestines. This is the lower part of the digestive system that is responsible for gathering waste products and eliminating them from the body. Often the terminology, colorectal cancer, is used to describe the cancers which occur in the lower intestines. Rectal cancer will happen in the last
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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer, a disease that occurs when the skin cells in your body fail to divide resulting in an abnormal growing pattern. This type of skin cancer is uncommon, but has the potential to be serious. Being able to recognize the symptoms of melanoma will help reduce the risk of
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Heavy-metal refers to a metallic chemical element that has a high density and relatively high atomic mass and is toxic or poisonous. Some examples of heavy metals are mercury, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, nickel, selenium and lead. These elements can damage living things at low concentrations and tend to accumulate in the food chain. In
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Urinary incontinence is a condition that affects more women than it does men. The number of individuals who suffer from urinary incontinence has prompted manufacturers to develop products which help these individuals to remain socially active without fear of an odor. A urologist or primary care physician will differentiate between the four or five different
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Both glucosamine and chondroitin are chemical parts used in the development of normal cartilage. Cartilage is the part of the body that acts as a cushion between the bones in the joints. Both glucosamine and chondroitin are natural substances found within the cartilage and used as building blocks when the body produces cartilage. For over
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Sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease that strikes the organs and can often impersonate other disease processes. Often, a diagnosis of sarcoidosis is established only after eliminating other diseases. A routine chest x-ray will often lead to the suspicion of a sarcoidosis diagnosis. A diagnosis of sarcoidosis is given after undergoing several modes of physical assessment. The
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