Just 30 years ago individuals with cystic fibrosis didn’t live past the age of seven. Today, due to the improved diagnosis and treatment protocols, people are living into their 30’s and 40’s. Most are healthy enough to pursue the same goals and dreams that those without cystic fibrosis do. Because cystic fibrosis can present in […]
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Tuberculosis There are two types of TB What are the symptoms of tuberculosis? Exam & Test If I have a positive PPD test, do I have tuberculosis? Dos & Don’ts to prevent TB Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) has become a threat. It is second only to HIV as the prominent infectious killer of adults throughout the
Depression is a mental state that is characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and despondency during which the person feels consistently sad and a sense of gloom. Major depression affects approximate 15 million American adults and teens. This equates to roughly 7 of every 100 people who will suffer from depression at some point
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ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that affects both children and adults. More often it is diagnosed in childhood but if the symptoms are more mild it may be overlooked until the child reaches adulthood. The symptoms, mild, moderate or severe, can have many different effects on the social development of the child.
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Acupuncture, one of the most commonly used medical procedures in the world, has origins in ancient China. Using acupuncture to attain weight loss became popular in 2003 when CNN reported success stories from weight loss clinics in China. China has experienced an increase in obesity with the introduction and popularity of Western diet choices. The
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Even though osteoporosis is a chronic condition that affects both men and women, it is much more likely that a postmenopausal woman will suffer from osteoporosis than any other category of individuals. This particular type of osteoporosis is called primary osteoporosis, because it evolves from the natural bone loss that occurs over the age of
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Diabetes is a group of diseases that is marked by high levels of glucose, or sugar, in the blood. The increased amount sugar in the blood is a result of either defects in the production of insulin or the way in which insulin is used by the body. Complications from diabetes can result in further
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Skin cancer can be cured if detected early. There are many successful treatment options and new options are being developed every day. Surgery to remove skin cancer is highly effective for curing the disease if the cancer has not spread to other parts of the body. There are a few different types of skin cancer
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Abdominal migraines are mostly seen in children ages five to nine years old, but can be seen in adults as well. Interestingly, they present much like other gastrointestinal infections or disturbances primarily with abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. This form of migraine disease was originally recognized because it was linked to other family members and
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Anemia can be defined as a reduction in the number of circulating red bloods cells in your system. Anemia cannot be classified as a disease, but rather it is a symptom of an underlying cause or disease. There are over four hundred types of anemia. Many of these types of anemia are very rare. However,
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