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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
Neuritis – Types and Treatment
Neuritis takes in a wide group of disturbances affecting the peripheral nerves and roots after they leave the brain or spinal cord. Some are due to infection, others to compression of the nerves as they pass through narrow canals in … Continue reading
What is Laser Teeth Whitening?
Different techniques are applied for teeth whitening. And with advanced technology more new techniques are being introduced to make the teeth whitening process simple and easy. All these different techniques of teeth whitening are practiced by dentists. There are chemical … Continue reading
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and its Treatment
What is this condition? Pelvic inflammatory disease is any acute, subacute, recurrent, or chronic infection of the oviducts and ovaries, with adjacent tissue involvement. It includes inflammation of the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, which can extend to the … Continue reading
Pinkeye – Are You Aware of the Symptoms And Treatment
What do doctors call this condition? Conjunctivitis What is this condition? Pinkeye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva – the delicate membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the exposed surface of the eyeball. This disorder is usually harmless, but … Continue reading
Prostate Cancer – Know the Symptoms and Treagtment
What is this condition? This cancer affects the prostate – the chestnut-sized gland in males that surrounds the neck of the bladder and urethra (the structure that drains urine from the bladder). Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer … Continue reading
Retinal Detachment and the Surgical Treatment
What is this condition? Retinal detachment occurs when the layers of the retina become separated, creating a subretinal space that then fills with subretinal fluid Retinal detachment usually involves only one eye, but it may involve the other eye later. … Continue reading
Swimmer’s Ear – Symptoms and Treatment
Swimmer’s Ear – Symptoms and Treatment What do doctors call this condition? External ear infection, otitis externa What is this condition? Swimmer’s ear is an inflammation of the skin of the external ear canal and the folds of skin and … Continue reading
Go for safety when diet pills are concerned!
We all are very much worried about our increased cholesterol levels, increasing waist line, and our inability to carry off day to day activities without difficulty. If this is true, then we must contemplate seriously what can be done and … Continue reading