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29th September 2009
Two emotions, or ways of feeling, are especially troublesome to most of us – anger and depression. Depression appears to be epidemic now, globally, and without going into the etiology (the causes), or pinpointing definitions or degrees of severity (they... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
When people hear about criminology degrees, the first thing that comes to mind is being a detective or police officer. While a degree in criminology will most certainly help one obtain such a position, there are many more types of jobs out there for these... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
The psychological effects of dieting are also important to consider. Concern about the negative consequences of weight loss was sparked, in part, by an experimental study conducted with normal-weight men who were rapidly reduced to 75 percent of their ini... Read >
Author: sulamita14th August 2009
When considering back pain we must concern ourselves with its variants. For instance, back pain can start with slip disks, which in medical terms is called "Herniated nucleus pulposa." (HNP) Doctors define slip disks as ruptures of the "intervertebral dis... Read >
Author: Richie Lindsay04th August 2009
The simple answer to this question is NO! However that is probably not going to leave many readers satisfied with this article that is supposed to be about weight loss plans. So in the next few paragraphs I want to tell you more specifically why it is a g... Read >
Author: chris cohen29th June 2009
Urine-marking can be a troubling behaviour for cat owners and may indicate some hard-to-handle stresses in the cat's life. It is probably the most common form of inappropriate elimination and is the number one cause of surrender of cats to shelters.
Ther... Read >
Author: Thierry babineaux17th June 2009
Great Psychologists have always had the power to radically change how human beings saw the workings of their own minds. These are the great thinkers of our age who have revolutionized the way we see ourselves, and have caused a great change in the way we ... Read >
Author: Kristy Tisdale15th December 2008
Introdution
Chikungunya has become the biggest scare in the world currently. After the epidemics of dengue and SARS, now chikungunya has grabbed the attention of people of the world. In some parts of the world, chikungunya is also called as Chicken Guine... Read >
Author: smita20th November 2008
Key Concepts
- Primary HA are classified as migraine, tension-type, or cluster and other trigeminal autonomic cephalagias.
- Pain because of trigeminaovascuular system of the brain.
- Migraine is further classified as a migraine with aura and migrain... Read >
Author: PharmD.Student20th November 2008
Key Concepts
- Primary HA are classified as migraine, tension-type, or cluster and other trigeminal autonomic cephalagias.
- Pain because of trigeminaovascuular system of the brain.
- Migraine is further classified as a migraine with aura and migrain... Read >
Author: PharmD.Student18th July 2008
Endocarditis is a rare state which causes the ignition of the lining of heart, the muscles of heart and the valves of heart. Endocarditis can be classified by the etiology like infective or not-infective. Endocarditis causes vegetations with the form on t... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th June 2008
The diagnosis of venous disorders including varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency requires an examination and tests performed by a qualified physician who specializes in venous diseases. These physicians are called Phlebologists. Patients should... Read >
Author: Jeffrey Ware03rd June 2008
Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner bed of the eye, the endocardium. Endocarditis may be classified by etiology as either infective or non-infective, depending on whether a microorganism is the origin of the trouble. Traditionally, infective endo... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen29th May 2008
As many as one-fourth of all children suffer from the painful embarrassment of facial tics. This condition can most accurately be explained as a repetitive, continual spasm affecting the muscles of both the eyes and the face. The exact etiology is frequen... Read >
Author: Alan B. Densky15th May 2008
Dermatofibroma is a common cutaneous nodule of unknown etiology that occurs more often in women. It is also called a histiocytoma. Dermatofibromas form as a reaction to previous injuries such as insect bites or thorn pricks. They are composed of disordere... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen08th May 2008
Sarcoidosis, also called sarcoid (from the Greek 'sark' and 'oid' meaning "flesh-like") or Besnier-Boeck disease, is an immune system disorder characterised by non-caseating granulomas (small inflammatory nodules) that most commonly arises in young adults... Read >
Author: peterhutch29th April 2008
One of the most frequent reasons for seeking dental care is discolored anterior teeth. Even persons having teeth with normal color often request to have them made whiter. Treatment considerations include removal of surface stains, bleaching, veneering a... Read >
Author: David Siegel28th April 2008
Angiosarcoma of the breast is an uncommon, extremely hostile neoplasm of vascular origin. Angiosarcomas are aggressive and tend to recur locally, spread widely, and have a high rate of lymph node and systemic metastases. The rate of tumor-related death is... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen28th April 2008
Cystic lymphangioma is a rare tumour, frequently situated in the cervical or axillary region and exceptionally intraabdominal. It is essentially a malformation of one of the abdominal lymph vessels where a portion is dilated and form a lymph fluid-filled ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th April 2008
Brachial plexus is a network of nerves that conducts signals or movement from the spinal cord to the arm and hand. A Brachial plexus injury is a nerve injury - an avulsion, rupture, neuroma or praxis to these nerves. Acute brachial plexus neuritis is an u... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown09th April 2008
Chronic Fatigue is a baffling disease with no known cause or etiology. Until recently, many physicians refused to acknowledge it as a true illness. If you or a loved one suffers from CFS then you know the impact it can have on your life.
It is believe... Read >
Author: machineschi09th April 2008
Chronic Fatigue is a baffling disease with no known cause or etiology. Until recently, many physicians refused to acknowledge it as a true illness. If you or a loved one suffers from CFS then you know the impact it can have on your life.
It is believe... Read >
Author: machineschi26th March 2008
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common problem with the intestines. Functional disorder means there is a problem with the function of a part of the body, but there is no abnormality in the structure. This disorder most commonly affects people between the ag... Read >
Author: Alien07th March 2008
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (eg Nurofen).
These products are effective and safe when taken according to the directions. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist, as some products are not recommended with certain health cond... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne07th March 2008
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (eg Nurofen).
These products are effective and safe when taken according to the directions. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist, as some products are not recommended with certain health co... Read >
Author: Peter sams07th March 2008
Any woman interested in bio-identical hormones should know the
difference between natural hormones (bhrt) and synthetic
hormones (hrt). Bio-identical hormones are derived from yams or
soy and are the chemical replicates of the exact hormone found in... Read >
Author: Jill Muchmore05th March 2008
The many benefits of LASIK are obvious, vision without glasses, however several side affects must always be considered prior to surgery. One of the most significant, and bothersome is Dry Eyes. Most individuals that undergo the procedure will experience a... Read >
Author: Jay Stockman29th October 2007
Most people with this illness have periodic episodes, called relapses, when their symptoms surface. Many individuals with schizoaffective disorder are originally diagnosed with manic depression. Schizoaffective disorder is more common in women than in men... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd October 2007
Hypochondriasis is usually episodic, with hypochondriacal periods lasting from months to years and with equally long quiescent periods. Hypochondriasis appears to occur equally in men and women. Hypochondriasis manifests in various ways. Some people have ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2007
Granuloma annulare is a long-term ( chronic ) skin disease consisting of a rash with reddish bumps arranged in a circle or ring. It appears most often over knuckles and other joints or in places that are subject to frequent, mild injury such as the back o... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2007
Metabolic syndrome is a condition in which a group of risk factors. People with the this diseas are at increased risk of coronary heart disease and other diseases related to plaque buildups in artery walls (e.g., stroke and peripheral vascular disease) an... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen16th June 2006
Bodywork is perfectly suited for reducing the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a condition typically appearing in young children, although teenagers and adults may also be affected. Someone with ADHD has difficulty cont... Read >
Author: Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.24th April 2006
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a generic term for several clinical signs and symptoms involving the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated structures.
Signs and symptoms of TMD in children and adolescents have been inv... Read >
Author: Minh Nguyen, D.D.S.02nd April 2006
The title of this article may seem, on the surface, insulting to anyone who has had to cope with the complaints associated with fibromyalgia. However, it's good to ask the question, even if only for the purpose of answering the critics, i.e. those who dou... Read >
Author: Tim Moore23rd December 2005
Oxidative stress is now recognized as a leading cause of chronic disease and aging. It occurs when free radicals -- toxic oxygen molecules produced by normal body processes but also via external sources like stress and pollution -- spiral ... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily
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