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22nd September 2009
d) Incisional hernia:
These hernias are seen in operated sites. Due to improper suturing or sepsis the operated site becomes weak resulting in hernia.
e) Epigastric hernia:
Here the hearniation occures in the epigastrium. It is a rare type.
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Author: Damien Fowler17th September 2009
‘Alzheimer’s disease’ are those two words which none of us desire to hear from the physician.
Even though medical researches had made and are continuing to make development for finding out the Alzheimer’s disease causes, but the actual causes ... Read >
Author: michellmarriner03rd September 2009
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is generally commonly caused by an exposure to asbestos. However, mesothelioma symptoms do not show up pro many decades with the asbestos exposure. There are primarily three types of mesothelioma: Pleural, peritoneal,... Read >
24th August 2009
Vaginal cancer the growth of malignant cells in the vagina is rare, representing less than 2 percent of all gynecologic cancers. Most cases of vaginal cancer occur in women over the age 50. However, some types may affect young women during adolescence or ... Read >
Author: john daniel04th August 2009
The Napoleon Diamond Necklace was given to Napoleon Bonaparte's second wife, the Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria. He married her but two months of divorcing Empress Joséphine, under the grounds that she could not produce a male heir. Marie Louise man... Read >
Author: Allison Ryan01st August 2009
During the decades of the 1960's and 1970's, asbestos was a commonly used material in construction. The material was typically found as the main component of insulation. At the time, there was not an awareness of the dangers of asbestos. Over time, it was... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th July 2009
If you have problems with breathing or have difficulties with symptoms in your lungs, then it is important to understand what the potential complications are. One of the common difficulties that individuals have arises from chest problems. This comes in... Read >
Author: brookeh919th July 2009
Mesothelioma is a disease of rare type of cancer that affects cancerous cells in the sac of lining chest. abdominal cavity or around the heart. These areas are given medical terms called the pleura, the peritoneum and the pericardium and the lining around... Read >
Author: Jeff Milton09th July 2009
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is most commonly caused by an exposure to asbestos. However, mesothelioma symptoms do not show up for many decades after the asbestos exposure. There are mainly three types of mesothelioma: Pleural, peritoneal, and pe... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen06th July 2009
Have you ever wondered why the immune system is so important to a person newly diagnosed with cancer? An undisputed fact is all cancers are caused because it’s been weakened and has allowed cancer cells to grow out of control, but unfortunately you... Read >
Author: alan-nz06th July 2009
Diamond mines are found all around the world in the form of rivers, seabeds, or land mines. The seabeds such as river and ocean seabeds are known as alluvials. Some mines are rivers, such as, the Rio Abaete in Minas Gerais, Brazil, or other seabeds such a... Read >
Author: Denice Haamid04th July 2009
Asbestos is one of the scariest and frightening things that we can ever find in our homes. Asbestos is a mineral which is made up of millions of very tiny fibres. The problem with these fibres is that they are so small they can easily become airborne.
I... Read >
Author: Ian O'Malley30th June 2009
What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is a medical condition that many folks suffer with that can affect either one or each of the ears. This condition causes the person to hear noises from inside the ear or within the ear or inside their head. Tinnitus is not class... Read >
Author: Billie Cleveland22nd June 2009
Asbestos is a group of minerals with long, thin fibrous crystals. The word "Asbestos" is derived from a Greek adjective meaning inextinguishable. It is a strong and incombustible fibre widely used in the past for fireproofing and insulation. The small, bu... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th June 2009
Used Jeeps too expensive? Overpriced? Out of Range? Out of sight?
The answers are...yes..yes..yes..and yes!
With the Wrangler leading the pack on ridiculous pricing in the new and used markets it's no wonder that there is so much "Buyer's Shock... Read >
Author: larrymo12th June 2009
Tinnitus is hearing of certain phantom noises in the ear in absence of any corresponding noise outside.
Causes of Tinnitus
There are one important parts of the ear at which tinnitus can be caused; the outer ear, the middle ear, the inner ear and the b... Read >
Author: Candy12th June 2009
Heart cancer is an extremely rare type of cancer. Cancer of the heart is divided into primary tumors of the heart and secondary tumors of the heart. The heart can also be affected by treatment for cancer from other parts of the body.
Primary tumors of ... Read >
Author: Mercy03rd June 2009
Hemorrhoids are maybe one of the most painful and uncomfortable conditions that people will ever have to manage with. During this problem the vein placed in the rectum will become swollen and at times it may bleed. Some will determine that they have a pro... Read >
Author: madrone12303rd June 2009
Hemorrhoids are maybe one of the most painful and uncomfortable conditions that people will ever have to manage with. During this problem the vein placed in the rectum will become swollen and at times it may bleed. Some will determine that they have a pro... Read >
Author: madrone12317th May 2009
Lines and wrinkles are positively things that are not on your skin’s “wish list,” now or ever! So how can you keep it all away?? Excellent skin care can help keep both lines and wrinkles at bay for quite some time.
A key contributor to wrinkles i... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson17th May 2009
Lines and wrinkles are positively things that are not on your skin’s “wish list,” now or ever! So how can you keep it all away?? Excellent skin care can help keep both lines and wrinkles at bay for quite some time.
A key contributor to wrinkles i... Read >
Author: Susan Hutson08th May 2009
Hemorrhoids are maybe one of the most painful and uncomfortable conditions that people will ever have to manage with. During this problem the vein placed in the rectum will become swollen and at times it may bleed. Some will determine that they have a pro... Read >
Author: ultratechinc07th May 2009
Hemorrhoids are possibly one of the most painful and uncomfortable troubles that individuals will ever have to contend with. During this medical problem the vein situated in the rectum will become swollen and sometimes it may bleed. Some will determine th... Read >
Author: nlwest2127th March 2009
Although the service may be quite lengthy and involved, and often religious, it is not complete until the legal aspect is fulfilled. So although you may think the most important aspects are the religious requirements, or that the wedding ceremony readings... Read >
Author: villenoire27th March 2009
Many people, whether religious or not, still prefer to have a traditional ceremony performed by a recognized religious minister in a Church of their choice. The traditional white wedding as we know it is really only a service that is popular in the United... Read >
Author: villenoire25th March 2009
Cancer is a medical condition that has grown all too popular and involving thousands of individuals. There are lots of various types of cancer. Several of the more common types include; breast cancer, liver cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer.
Ou... Read >
Author: nlwest2117th January 2009
Anaemia may be defined as a condition in which there is a decrease in the quantity of haemoglobin or in the number of red cells. Anaemia is among the most common ailments affecting human beings. Nearly half the blood flowing in our veins and arteries cons... Read >
Author: shalini07th January 2009
A wandering clot (an embolus) or some other particle that forms away from the brain, usually in the heart, may also cause an ischemic stroke. This is called cerebral embolism. The clot is carried by the bloodstream until it lodges in an artery leading to ... Read >
Author: Alien07th January 2009
Mesothelioma is a medical term refers to the development of cancer cells in the mesothelial tissue due to inhalation of asbestos fibers. This is a severe form of cancer that can be caused uniquely by asbestos fibers. Depending on the organ affected and it... Read >
Author: Raphaelo11th November 2008
The bladder is the organ in the body where urine is stored before it is expelled through urination. There are several different kinds of bladder cancer:
* Transitional cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in cells that normally make up the inner lining of... Read >
Author: stbotanica31st October 2008
No one can catch cancer from another person. While it can seldom be explained why one person gets any type of cancer and another doesn't, it is very clear that the disease is not contagious.
Although research scientists do not know the exact causes o... Read >
Author: Mickey24th September 2008
Linear Porokeratosis is a rare type of porokeratosis and characterized by chronic, unilateral extremities lesions. Linear porokeratosis generally develops in childhood or can grow in adult life. Lesion has abnormal keratinization characterized by a healed... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Intraocular melanoma is the most familiar eye cancer in adults. Intraocular melanoma is a form of cancerous tumor in the eye. The fraction of the eye affected by this rare type of cancer is the uvea. The uvea contains cells called melanocytes. When these ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
A ganglioglioma is a rare type of brain tumor. Gangliogliomas are generally well-demarcated and slowly growing tumors. Gangliogliomas are types of brain tumors that are made of mixed groups of cells. A cell is the smallest, most basic unit of life that is... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th July 2008
Ependymomas are a rare type of glioma. They can be found in any part of the brain or of the spine but most generally are found in the principal part of the brain. Ependymomas can draw aside from the brain to the spinal cord in the fluid cérébro-spinal (... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th June 2008
Can skin cancer be avoided? While scientists still have miles to go before they can determine whether or not skin cancers can be completely deterred, at least one type is associated with definite risk factors.
The three main types of skin cancer are: b... Read >
Author: John Grimes19th June 2008
Teenager Dean Thompson died at home last week after a year long battle with a rare form of bone cancer.
He was working as an apprentice electrician in January last year when a metal sheet slipped from the roof landing on his back and injuring him badl... Read >
Author: Carys Robshaw09th June 2008
Glucagonoma is a rare type of endocrine pancreatic tumor. This means it is a cancer of the glandular endocrine cells of the pancreas rather than the exocrine digestion-related pancreas cells. A "glucagonoma" is a cancer that produces too much production... Read >
Author: James Sameul09th June 2008
Glucagonoma is a rare type of endocrine pancreatic tumor. This means it is a cancer of the glandular endocrine cells of the pancreas rather than the exocrine digestion-related pancreas cells. A "glucagonoma" is a cancer that produces too much production... Read >
Author: James Sameul15th May 2008
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare type of malignant tumor that occurs in the dermis, the second layer of the skin. Although metastasis rarely occurs, DFSP is a locally aggressive tumor with a high recurrence rate. It usually presents in ear... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen29th April 2008
What is Tinnitus ?Commonly described as a ringing, buzzing or humming sound it is a noise that originates from inside of the ear. It may affect one or both ears.There are two types of Tinnitus, Objective tinnitus and subjective tinnitus.Objective tinnitus... Read >
Author: Steven H James13th April 2008
You may think that the air inside your home, school, and work is not a non issue, but research has shown that the air indoors is 30% more contaminated than that of the outside, possibly more in the winter months when the windows and doors are opened less ... Read >
Author: Mason Curry22nd February 2008
There is some disagreement about how to recognise personality disorders, but basically, one could be defined as having a personality disorder when their basic character traits cause severe problems either to themselves or to the people around them on a re... Read >
19th February 2008
Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in your ovaries. Only women have ovaries, so only women get this kind of cancer.
Many types of tumors can start growing in the ovaries. Some are benign, meaning they are noncancerous. Benign tumors do not spread and... Read >
Author: Peter sams31st January 2008
Acne is a disorder of the skin's oil glands (sebaceous glands) that results in plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called pimples or zits. Acne lesions usually occur on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders.
Types of Acne –
Acne ... Read >
Author: Peter sams08th October 2007
I’ve just been helping a friend with his new printer. It was worth £80 but he got it for just £40 because it there were some items missing. It was an ex-demonstration product and the shop had lost the box, cables, CDs, and manuals.It was a nice lookin... Read >
Author: Zach Hope02nd September 2007
Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar is a problem that is much over-looked by many doctors today. Hypoglycemia can be due to alimentary problems, idiopathic causes, fasting, insulinoma, endocrine problems, extrapancreatic causes, hepatic disease, and miscellan... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen06th August 2007
Finding a job can for some be a lengthy and drawn out experience, requiring much groundwork and preparation. Finding the “perfect” job can be even more of a chore and something the majority of us can only dream about.
Now, imagine trying to find a... Read >
Author: Chris Rowlands24th July 2007
Chronic headaches are those occurring on a daily basis and affect about five percent of adults. They may be primary, where they gradually increase in frequency until they are occurring on a daily or near daily basis.
Alternately, they may be caused by ... Read >
Author: Alien24th July 2007
What a paradox! Mesothelioma cannot be fully cured. This is one real fact. And the other is Mesothelioma can be cent percent prevented only if asbestos dust fibers are not allowed to mix in the atmosphere and pollute the air in which we respire. Isn’t t... Read >
Author: Johnporter22nd May 2007
An extensive research study conducted in Sweden and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in September 2006 found that women who ate fatty fish at least once a week lowered their risk of developing renal cell carcinoma by up to 74% ... Read >
14th May 2007
The disease attacks you in silence. The symptoms are latent. The sufferings are unbearable. And the ultimate is the dead end. You all know it as Mesothelioma. Even with the fast track advancement in the Medical Science Mesothelioma still remains incurable... Read >
Author: Johnporter14th March 2007
One of the more rare type of diabetes is the gestational diabetes which can affect a small percentage of women carrying child. Diabetes is a dangerous disease and having diagnosed with one can put a lot of pressure on the mother-to-be. At this delicate co... Read >
Author: Nash Burns30th January 2007
Examined under the microscope, the Mantle cell lymphoma appears as an expansion of the mantle zone area of the lymph nodes.It is represented by a homogenous population of malignant small lymphoid cells, which are cancerous cells that travel from the bone ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola29th January 2007
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymph nodes and is known as cancer of the lymphoid tissue. We know two categories of lymphomas: Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
We are going to talk about a rare type of non-Hodgkin’s l... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola18th November 2006
My neighbor is totally devoid of any artistic sense. The materials he chooses for his yard decoration are totally baffling. Even though his yard is neat and well maintained, the decorations he placed there will appall anyone. He fancies using artificial f... Read >
Author: Morgan Hamilton19th September 2006
As an American citizen you have many rights. The United Stated of America signed a very important document called the Declaration of Human Rights. In it, under article number 3 you will find that "everyone has the right to life" With that said, almost ev... Read >
Author: Ermenegildo Billar07th August 2006
Invented in Gloucestershire, England around 1830 by freelance engineer Edwin Beard Budding (wikipedia), the lawn mower is an indispesable tool. The first lawn mowers were rotating blades pushed along on wheels, massively reducing the time that it took to ... Read >
Author: John Gibb30th April 2006
The medical profession mostly rejects the idea that there is any connection between diet and arthritis (with the exception of gout), but many naturopaths and holistic practitioners disagree.
There are many factors to consider with regards to arthritic ... Read >
Author: Wendy Owen01st April 2006
Scoliosis is a condition in which a person has side-to-side spinal curves in addition to the normal curves through which the lower portion of the human back curves inwards. Standing upright cannot cure these side-to-side curves. Some of the bones of a per... Read >
Author: Saurabh Jain17th November 2005
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer in the general population. However, in individuals that were exposed to asbestos, it is not as rare. That's because the only known, established cause of Mesothelioma is asbestos. There are experts that have speculated... Read >
Author: Rob Mellor13th November 2005
You run a small flower shop and a customer asked for a floral arrangement with a type of flower that you don't carry. She's visibly upset because none of the other local flower shops are even able to get this rare type of flower and you were her last hope... Read >
Author: Jeremy Knauff04th November 2005
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer in the general population. However, in individuals that were exposed to asbestos, it is not as rare. There are experts that have speculated on other causes. There are incidences of Mesothelioma with no known asbestos ... Read >
Author: Rob Mellor04th October 2005
What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a rare type of
cancer that grows on the mesothelium, the membrane or
protective sac that surrounds the various organs of the
body. It guards the organs by producing a special type
of fluid to promote mobility... Read >
Author: David Arnold Livingston
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