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Sep 02, 2006
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by SirGan
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It is interesting that the word scleroderma means literally "hardening of the skin" which points out to the one of the possible physical effects of the disease. Localized scleroderma is referred to as morphea or linear scleroderma and does not affect the internal organs. The cause of the condition is unknown but there are several treatment options!
Incidence of the condition
Several researches have came to the data that the incidenc ...
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Aug 31, 2006
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by SirGan
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Important thing to know about Raynaud's phenomenon is that it represents a disorder that affects the blood vessels in the fingers, toes, ears, and nose. Every patient can confirm that this disorder is characterized by episodic attacks, also called the vasospastic attacks, that cause the blood vessels in the digits to constrict significantly. Skin discoloration occurs because an abnormal spasm of the blood vessels causes a diminished blood supply ...
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Aug 31, 2006
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by SirGan
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a chronic, usually life-long, potentially fatal disease with autoimmune background! In most cases- it is characterized by unpredictable exacerbations and remissions with protean clinical manifestations. What organs are affected? Well, in systematic lupus- there is a predilection for the joints, skin, kidney, brain, lug, heart and gastrointestinal tract. Everyone should know that SLE is a complex disorder affecting ...
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Aug 29, 2006
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by SirGan
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Experts in nutrition are saying that preventing or reducing inflammation is all about listening to your body. By this theory- person must learn what increases and what reduces inflammatory response as well as to try several natural, anti-inflammatory healthful habits. In fact- everyone has a lot of choices in reducing inflammation, and only problem that people don’t know a lot about it!
Mechanism of inflammation
Although inflammation i ...
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Aug 28, 2006
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by SirGan
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An analgesic, also known as a painkiller, is the term used for any member of the group of drugs used to relieve pain and to achieve analgesia - painless state. Analgesic drugs act in various ways on the peripheral and central nervous system. The pain relief induced by analgesics occurs either by blocking pain signals going to the brain or by interfering with the brain's interpretation of the signals. There are several groups of pain killer ...
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Aug 28, 2006
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by keekee
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Despite what you might think, your period doesn't just effect you when you're on the rag. In fact, your period is only one part of a complex hormonal, physiological and emotional cycle that circles every month, and on some level, effects you every single day. Understanding how your menstrual cycle works, and what it all means is a tool you can use to understand your sexuality, your body and your mind for the rest of your life.
Your menstrual c ...
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Aug 27, 2006
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by SirGan
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A joint aspiration, or arthrocentesis, is a procedure where a sterile needle and syringe are used to drain fluid from the joint. The condition is also called joint fluid aspiration, joint tap, synovial fluid aspiration…etc. It is important to know that joint aspiration is typically performed as an office procedure. How it is being done? Well, it is a procedure in which a needle is inserted into a joint in order to remove fluid. The purpose ...
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Aug 27, 2006
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by SirGan
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A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum- bag of skin that holds the testicles. To understand it more easily – it could be said that a varicocele is similar to a varicose vein of the legs. It isn't so rare condition because latest researches show that up to 1 in 5 men have a varicocele. For males who are infertile, the figure is higher — about 40 percent. Although no one really think that it could be so s ...
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Aug 26, 2006
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by SirGan
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Inflamed bladder could be very serious problem and the condition is medically called the interstitial cystitis, or painful bladder syndrome (PBS). Everyone should know that interstitial cystitis is a condition that results in recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder and the surrounding pelvic region. Problem is that the symptoms vary from case to case and even in the same individual with time. People may experience mild discomfort, pre ...
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Aug 25, 2006
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by SirGan
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Many young boys are having problems with, how they call it- “the ban boobs”! The condition is medically known as gynecomastia! Gynecomastia is a condition in which firm breast tissue forms in males. The breast tissue is usually less than 1-1/2 inches across and is located directly under the nipple. Gynecomastia may be present on one side or on both sides. But not every case of ban boobs could be called gynecomastia because som ...
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