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- Why Diagnostic Imaging is so vital in nowadays medical therapy - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Joanna GadelDiagnostic Imaging is the umbrella term used to describe MRI, nuclear medicine and ultrasound computed tomography. This sphere of activity specializes in obtaining radiographic images of the human body. Using X-rays, the human body is scanned and accordingly a three dimensional picture of the ...
Views: 713 - Discover the Benefits of Cosmetic Surgery - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Eugen CarterMost people in this world are quite dissatisfied with the way they look. They often long to change something or other about their bodies. All thanks to cosmetic surgery, they now they can turn their wishes into reality. It is a feasible option for those who want to improve their physical ...
Views: 568 - What are overlapping Toes? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Maria ShiversOverlapping toes, apart from looking a bit unattractive also cause pain while walking. It is a problem when one toe overlaps the neighboring one, occurring mostly between the fifth and the fourth toes. It generally occurs in children who have flat foot. Children with flat foot walk a little ...
Views: 626 - Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques Offer Extensive Benefits for Patients with Pituitary and Skull Base Tumors - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Suzanne BenzEdward R. Laws, MD, Surgical Director of the Pituitary and Neuroendocrine Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a world renowned pituitary neurosurgeon with more than 20 years’ experience providing specialized care for patients. Throughout his career, Dr. Laws has performed more than 5,000 ...
Views: 771 - What is Post Tib Tendonitis? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Maria ShiversPost tib tendonitis with a full name of Posterior Tibial Tendonitis is a disorder affecting the ankle on the inside. In fact the tendons are affected. Tibial tendon is connected to the part which is closest to foot at its arch. Affliction of this problem happens under the prominent portion of ...
Views: 604 - Lymph Node Removal for Breast Cancer is Useless and Harmful - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Andreas MoritzSurgical removal of lymph nodes and lymph vessels as part of standard medical procedure for breast cancer patients is not just useless, but also harmful, according to a new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association [JAMA. ...
Views: 2650(1 vote) - The need to protect your pets from worms - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Brad RayEvery dog or cat loving owner wouldn’t wish to see their pets sick and it is a nightmare especially if they are infected with parasites and worms, a phenomenon which is highly likely to happen at some stage of their lifetime. There are several types of parasites which can infect cats and ...
Views: 584 - Stem Cell Research - Is It Ethical or Not? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Cynthia Shelby-LaneStem cell research is a controversial issue. The biggest controversy isn't over the use of adult or umbilical cord cells, which the Western world mostly accepts. The issue is with using fetal stem cells. Embryonic stem cells are another matter. They have been heavily publicized, but most ...
Views: 1344(3 votes) - Family Intervention - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Bray MillerFamily intervention and treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is geared to offer hope to the concerned family members and friends for suffering addicts. These programs are now available online. The program Recovery Now encourages addicts to become inspired through the triumph and success of ...
Views: 583 - Family Intervention - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Bray MillerFamily intervention and treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is designed for the concerned family member and offered through a professional family interventionist. Programs are now offered online. The show Recovery Now helps addicts become inspired by success stories of triumph over ...
Views: 512 - Homeopathic Pharmacy-Safe & Secure - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Brad RayHomeopathy medicine has been around for many years. Homeopathy, next to conventional medical treatment, is the most widely used form of treatment. Homeopathy is safe and secure. Homeopath attacks/works on root cause while allopath treatment works on immediate reason. It takes time in homeopathy ...
Views: 909 - The Importance Of Wisdom Teeth Extraction For Good Oral Health - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Dr Arthur A. Kezian DDSBy definition, the wisdom teeth are the third molars. They usually grow in adults between the ages of 17 to 25 years old. An adult can have four wisdom teeth. The growth of your wisdom teeth is something that occurs once you reach adulthood but the only problem is that most people have wisdom ...
Views: 849 - 5 Tips for Asian Flush Prevention - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Jeremy HawkingThere is a lot of literature about Asian flush on the internet, but not enough about Asian flush prevention. The purpose of this article is to provide a few tips and tricks that can help you overcome your annoying alcohol related disorders. If you are like me and you suffer from Asian flush ...
Views: 12611 - Natural Heart Health Products - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Shane Nolan"6" VITAL reasons why You need and should include Monavie Products in your diet for real Natural Heart Health. Learn more.... Monavie Natural Heart Health Products are totally safe using natural ingredients from Mother Natures powerful garden! Produced over years of studies, testing, ...
Views: 1347 - Top 5 Ways to Increase Height - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Frank HurttThrough the years, people have been researching and trying different ways to increase height. Some may be effective to others but to some may not. Here are the top 4 ways to increase height: • Exercise – this is the most natural way to increase height. One of the most recommended exercises is ...
Views: 609 - The Many Advantages Of Getting Dental Veneers - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Dr Arthur A. Kezian DDSDental veneers Los Angeles are ultra-thin, customized coatings that are placed over the surface of the teeth. They improve the appearance of the teeth by changing their shape, color, length or size. They are made to look like real teeth by using materials that have the same color and texture as ...
Views: 726 - The Beauty Of White Fillings Versus The Unsightly Amalgam Fillings - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Dr Arthur A. Kezian DDSIf you had dental fillings quite some time ago, then your dentist probably used amalgam fillings. They are silver-like in color and they are such an eyesore. They draw attention to your mouth because of their dark color. It is like they are announcing to the world that you had cavities in the ...
Views: 661 - Asian Flush Exposed - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Jeremy HawkingHave your heard of a disorder called Asian flush or Asian glow? Perhaps you may have noticed that you or your friends sometimes turn red in the face after consuming alcoholic beverages. It happens to my friends and I quite often as we are of Asian and part-Asian decent and are particularly ...
Views: 2089(1 vote) - Attention Crohn’s and IBD Sufferers – Harvard Researchers Discover the Obvious About How Genetically Modified Foods Lead to Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.A September 16, 2010 conducted by Cell Host & Microbe, Harvard School of Public Health (“HSPH”) researchers found that “certain bacteria that inhabit the intestines provides the environmental trigger that initiates and perpetuates chronic intestinal inflammation in individuals who are ...
Views: 3727(4 votes) - Medical Billing Is A Career Field You Can Be Proud To Be In - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Adam CarterPeople should always choose the types of career fields that reward them not just on the personal level in terms of providing challenging work that makes them feel good, but a job that is going to give them the kind of income they know they need to have a high quality of life. Since there is such ...
Views: 535 - Cures for Heartburn Made Simple - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Jenny GrahamsA myriad of people are suffering from acid reflux or heartburn so much so that cures for heartburn are like a dime a dozen. Why not, these medicines provide instant relief and as simple as 1-2-3, open the bottle, pop the pill, and voila, relief. However, countless people also are missing the ...
Views: 524 - Comprehending GERD to Find the Best Help with Heartburn - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Jenny GrahamsHeartburn, acid reflux, and GERD—these terms are inter-related, but are not similar. Heartburn is the symptom which you will feel when the acid in the stomach moves up to your esophagus. This movement is known as acid reflux which happens when there is an over-secretion of gastric juices in the ...
Views: 579 - How to Get Rid of Tonsil Stones - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from tonsil stoneThere have been quite a few methods used to remove tonsil stones. How to remove them safely and effectively has primarily been a process of trial and error for those individuals who are attempting to learn how to get rid of tonsil stones. There have been some truly absurd methods for attempting ...
Views: 1114 - Household Remedies for Heartburn: Inexpensive Acid Reflux Cures - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Jenny GrahamsWould you believe that topping the list of household remedies for heartburn to counteract the excessive acid in the stomach is also sourced from an acid-based product? Yes, that’s true. Online search shows that among the many remedies available, taking apple cider vinegar proves to be the best ...
Views: 570 - How to Get a DNA Test - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Troy MunozBeing stuck in a scenario of questionable paternity can become a high stress situation. To avoid prolonging a stressful paternity situation, parents should consider DNA paternity testing. DNA paternity testing is designed to determine if a man and child share the same DNA. The man's DNA is ...
Views: 517 - Effective Methods To Help With Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2011 from George TennysonNo one needs to be told how frantic and frenzied our world is, today. We all have a lot to do, not to mention other things like information overload, and the common stress from watching the evening news. It is safe to say that all of us have pondered where our world is heading. There are ...
Views: 628 - Mini Dental Implants And Their Benefits - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2011 from Mbeh LawrenceIndividuals can now easily have mini dental implants installed in their jaw bones thanks to the latest advancement in dentistry; this allows dental prosthetics to become strongly held in place without any support from adhesive. When people receive these dental implants they allow them with ...
Views: 719 - Medical Alarms Are Essential Accessories - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Adam CarterEmergency is a term that means that we can never predict when they will happen as we have no control over them and they have a knack of striking when we are least prepared to get the immediate medical attention we need. We can be as careful as possible, even be teeter in the brink of paranoia ...
Views: 548 - Natural Heartburn Cures Against Acid Reflux - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Jenny GrahamsIf there is one big culprit on why we suffer from heartburn, it is the food that we eat or the type of diet we maintain. Natural heartburn cures are effective in reversing the effects of acid reflux, but to be so, we must plan our diet carefully. First off the list of natural heartburn cures ...
Views: 618 - Recognizing Acid Reflux and Finding the Right Home Cure for Heartburn - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Jenny GrahamsToo much acid in the stomach has a big risk potential of leading to heartburn and this may require you to search for a home cure for heartburn. Hyperacidity needs to be attended to immediately or it may lead to life-threatening condition. The human body is basically made up of two elements: ...
Views: 497 - Symptoms to Warn You When You Need Cures for Heartburn - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Jenny GrahamsKnowing and understanding the manifestations of heartburn will help you determine the appropriate home based or medical attention you may needed. Acid reflux, commonly known as heartburn, is not a disease in itself, but a symptom of an underlying condition known as Gastroesophageal Reflux ...
Views: 504 - Slow Down, Home Cure for Heartburn at Work! - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Jenny GrahamsWe live in a society where everyone feels that by not moving fast enough, opportunities will pass you by. In our hurry to be “where” we want to be, we fail to take care of ourselves. Before we can even get ahead, we get struck with misfortunes which stop us in our tracks—stress, indigestion, and ...
Views: 514 - Stop Snoring Medicines - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Thomas CableSnoring is not only sleep but also a breathing disorder. It is produced when the tissues vibrate in the throat which is a clear signal that the airways (breathing passage) are blocked, which is due to the airways getting narrowed. This narrowing of airways disturbs the normal pattern of ...
Views: 1035 - Problems Of A Strangulated Hernia - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Naomi WestA hernia is a standard medical crisis that people will have. That is a slight bulge that's made when intestines and other items inside of the abdominal cavity are falling into another region through a weakened muscle or tissue within the abdominal cavity. These typically do not cause any types ...
Views: 712 - Mini Guide for Raising the Testosterone Levels - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from cristiya thomasAs the age of the men increases, the levels of testosterone gradually decrease. As a result feeling of depression of arises, feeling of sexual desire also decrease and moreover men are not able to maintain or build their muscle mass. In all, these symptoms are considered to be the sign of ...
Views: 656 - Tackling Snoring and Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from benjamin mc callWe know for a fact that more people than less snore occasionally. Snoring is that loud guttural sound one emits during one’s sleep. Snoring, far from being innocuous, is more serious, than what we have come to believe it as, because it may be one of the definitive signs of Sleep Apnea. Sleep ...
Views: 577 - Are You Only Snoring or Do You Suffer From Sleep Apnea? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from benjamin mc callDoes your spouse/partner suffer from sleep deprivation? Is it because of your habit to snore loudly? You mustn’t let it go undiagnosed. Reason: you might be suffering from Sleep Apnea, a condition that obstructs the regularity of breathing from a time period of 10 seconds to up to 3 minutes and ...
Views: 558 - Accelerated Nursing Programs - What You Need To Know - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Francisco DeleonAccelerated programs in nursing are becoming more popular options as the entire field of nursing continues to grow and become more popular itself. You may have heard about accelerated nursing degrees before but you might not know the basic information about them that can help you see if they're ...
Views: 479 - Prevent Heel Fractures Rather Than Try Treating It - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Maria ShiversHeel Fractures commonly occur to sportsmen, especially runners. It is a common ailment suffered by fast bowlers all over the world. It requires rehabilitation for a long period of time. There are cases of sportsmen out of action because the time required for complete cure and subsequent ...
Views: 524 - Anabolics: Supplements for Body Builders - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from cristiya thomasProfessionals and armature athletes are using the nutritional health supplements since the time immemorial. Use of supplements like Anabolics, which is very common in steroids, is being consumed by the people from the late 1970s. In the earlier time, anabolics were consumed only by the body ...
Views: 623 - Online Resources and Medical Advice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Sandip VaghelaThe internet is quickly becoming a top resource for medical information and online medical advice. The internet is an extensive library of information, and today's internet users take full advantage of its wealth of resources. Beyond serving as entertainment and a means of communication, ...
Views: 734 - How To Get Rid Of The Itching That Is Caused By Yeast Infection - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Christina SoulThe itching on the infected area is just one of the symptoms and it is normal if you have yeast infection. Some different factors can cause this itching but at the end the reason is the same. When you have yeast infection your pH levels changes in your genital area and that will cause itching. ...
Views: 574 - Make Sure Your Diagnostic Ultrasound is Operated Safely - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Thomas CableDiagnostic ultrasound is an imaging modality that is useful in a wide range of clinical applications, particularly prenatal diagnosis. There is, to date, no evidence that diagnostic ultrasound has produced any harm to humans (including the developing fetus). Diagnostic ultrasound is generally ...
Views: 925 - Negligence in the Medical Field and Medical Malpractice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Aline NewmanMedical malpractice is the area of law that deals with negligence and unethical behavior by healthcare professionals. Whether it is a nurse, doctor, dentist, chiropractor or caretaker, each member in the medical field has certain rules and ethics that need to be followed. What makes an act ...
Views: 2284 - Bio Hazardous Waste Disposal - An Unavoidable Necessity - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Alexan HarrisThe importance of bio hazardous waste disposal can never be overstated, because these hazardous waste materials have the potential to cause considerable threat to public health and environment. What is Bio Hazardous Waste? The term bio hazardous waste material refers to biological agents ...
Views: 775 - Medical Phobias? How to Get Over Them - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Despite the increase of people who are sick of serious illnesses including diabetes, cancer, and heart disorders, there are actually thousands who don’t see their doctor. It’s not because they cannot cover the costs. It’s because they are ...
Views: 722(2 votes) - Causes of Facial Blushing - And What to Do About It - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Jenna JamesDoes your face turn very red when you are in a stressful situation? Do you feel blood immediately rushing on your cheeks when you are angered or anxious?Then you are experiencing extreme blushing. Facial blushing is a natural occurrence when one feels shy or embarrassed. But in your case, you ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Maintaining Healthy Vision - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Nicholas John CassellsIn this world of fitness fanatics and pressure from health authorities to stay healthy it is somewhat surprising that the majority of people don’t think more about their eye health. Perhaps if it were more widely known that the eye is the most complex organ in the body after the brain, more ...
Views: 618(1 vote) - The Pharmaceutical Industries Initial Regulation - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from ankita MakwanIn 2008, Indian pharmaceutical market was assessed at $7,743 which witnessed an augmentation of four percents over 2007.The substantial growth rate can be attributed to many factors both within and without the industry. Business watchers foresee that the Indian pharmaceutical market will rise at ...
Views: 677 - What are Crohn’s, IBD and IBS And What Are the Root Causes of the Constipation/Diarrhea Cycle That Lead to So Much Discomfort for Sufferers - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Crohn's Disease is a chronic and serious inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn's involves all layers of the intestine where healthy sections of bowel exist between patches of diseased bowel. Crohn's includes colitis and diverticulitis. Crohn's is categorized, along with ...
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