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With the advent of managed care, more patients are seen in shorter amounts of time and the amount of one-on-one time with the doctor seems to be on the verge of evaporating. Escalating pressures on the physician and the medical staff increase as health care approval agencies mandate more ... Views: 14189
Colon Cancer: What you should know..
Colon cancer is currently the number two cause of cancer death in the United States - only second to lung cancer today. In recent years, there has been a lot of good news regarding colon cancer; however, we know now that with relatively very simple ... Views: 1061
We all want to think our doctors are infallible. We’d like to think our doctors know everything there is to know about treating our particular condition. Yet the truth is, at some point in time the doctor has to learn by doing.
Yes, they go through intensive education and rigorous training, ... Views: 874
It's no secret that certain things can trigger an allergic reaction or allergy attack in people who are sensitive to certain things. While allergies and asthma can be caused by a variety of common products, foods and things in our environment, one common trigger is dirt and dust.
Dirt and ... Views: 1502
Low back pain represents one of the most common and costly diagnoses that the health profession manages on a continuous basis. It is one of the most common reasons to visit a physician, physical therapist or chiropractor.
The costs for evaluating and treating low back pain patients are ... Views: 956
If you someday become diagnosed with skin cancer and survive, one of the most worrisome issues you will face will be preventing a recurrence of the cancer. After successful treatment, your doctor will continue to schedule regular follow-up appointments to ensure that you remain skin cancer-free. ... Views: 1256
It is very common to find the ankle joint afflicted by injuries and the most common form is sprain. Anatomically, various ligaments that are stretched or torn surround the ankle joint when it is forced to land in varied unnatural positions. This is of common occurrence during exercises, playing ... Views: 3597
Defined simply, stress is the body’s reaction to a threat or challenge resulting from a situation (called a stressor) that can be either positive or negative. The body does not differentiate between psychological and physiological stress.
Physical Symptoms:
Physical changes when under ... Views: 1153
Headaches can encompass many things because there are different kinds of headaches. For instance, you can have tension/stress related headaches, migraine, cluster and rebound headaches. However, not too many people are aware of this compartmentalization; hence remedies are not as ...Headaches ... Views: 1227
Many people have never heard of Mesothelioma and are unaware of its symptoms. Although considered a rare form of cancer, each year the number of cases grows. With the prevalence of this disease on the rise, it is critical to understand why and how Mesothelioma develops and what courses of action ... Views: 1362
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy is a class of irreversible disorders that have to do with the brain and developmental traumas that happen during fetal developments, during childbirth or not long after birth. It is recognized by a breakdown of motor skills that can include symptoms like ... Views: 2662
My 29 year old wife has Rheumatoid Arthritis. Drug free and no progression of disease. How did we do it? Diet for the most part.
It is possible to get off of steroids, NSAID's and pain killers. In fact, it is far superior in my opinion. But do not let my opinion be any good.
Let the medical ... Views: 2385
I once had a patient in his mid-50's who came to see me for a chest pain that was aggravated when he played golf. The pain lasted for just a few minutes and was relieved when he took a rest.
In the clinic, we did an electrocardiogram (E.C.G.) for him and discovered that he had some evidence of ... Views: 1607
Biological investigation of lichen Usnea Complanata (Mill, Arg) Mot.
C.Reni charles,Lecturer,Department of pharmacy services, Christian medical college, vellore.
Lichens are peculiar plants consisting of a fungus and an algae. The biological property particularly Cytotoxic activity was ... Views: 1457
Based on the discoveries of Albert Einstein and the ancient principles of acupuncture, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) often provides proven results for migraine headache relief. Newcomers who apply this simple process to themselves achieve relief 50% to 80% of the time and, in many cases, ... Views: 3070
At some point during our childhood we have all been told to eat our vegetables. Forcing down tasteless green beans and brussels sprouts were supposed to make us taller and stronger. Well, so it is for mesothelioma patients. Diet is often an overlooked subject for cancer patients, but eating the ... Views: 1875
Punch grafts, scalp reductions, scalp extensions…
In the past, as the names of these earlier procedures indicate, undergoing a hair transplant was a painfully unpleasant process. Men with receding hairlines and balding scalps often resorted to the unnatural-looking, and often ridiculed, toupee ... Views: 2699
I’m surprised when some patients and caregivers confuse dementia and Alzheimer’s as one and the same. Each time a family member is suffering from memory loss, the conclusion is always Alzheimer’s. Is it reasonable to label all dementias as Alzheimer’s?
As a clinician, my answer to queries is ... Views: 1245
William Pawluk, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine
March 2003
The issue of pain treatment is an extremely urgent health and socio-economic problem. Pain, in acute, recurrent and chronic forms, is prevalent across age, cultural background, and sex, and ... Views: 9335
How does one respond when they hear the term fibromyalgia? A large percent of people will say, "Fibro - what", but for eight to ten percent of the population, it means pain and uncertainty. Fibromyalgia has been around for a centuries. In fact, it has been written that Cleopatra suffered with ... Views: 3909
On Diagnosis
First Things First
Where was I when I learned that I had breast cancer? You may as well ask where I was when I learned that JFK had been shot. I will never forget either answer.
In the case of JFK, I was in college, returning to my dormitory after class to find the television on ... Views: 4247