Monthly Archives: February 2009
Intussusception in Infants – Symptoms and Treatment
This is a very serious condition most commonly seen in children under the age of two (the average age is seven months). It is caused by one portion of the intestine pushing inside the next segment. The pressure of the … Continue reading
Lymphosarcoma in Humans
What is this group of conditions? Malignant lymphomas are a group of malignant diseases originating in lymph nodes and other lymphoid tissue. Nodular lymphomas have a better prognosis than the diffuse form of the disease, but in both, the prognosis … Continue reading
Nephritis or Bright’s Disease and its symptoms
In 1827, Richard Bright of London described a disease which thenceforward bore his name and is probably the best known of medical eponyms (diseases named for the discoverer). Bright’s disease is not a single entity. Several varieties are now recognized, … Continue reading
Guide to Health Savings Accounts
A health savings account – or HSA – can help you save money (tax-free) to allow you to cover large cost deductibles, while using a cheaper insurance policy to cover major medical bills. It may sound complicated but it’s really … Continue reading