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Jun 08, 2006

What you should know about baldness

by SirGan
Baldness, also known as alopecia, is condition characterized by the hair loss, or absence of hair. Baldness is usually most noticeable on the scalp, but can occur anywhere on the body where the hair actually grows. The condition is more common in men than in women. The fact is that some people prefer to let their baldness run its course untreated and unhidden, while others may cover it up with hairstyles, makeup, hats or scarves. Normal hair cyc ...

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Jun 08, 2006

Sarcoidosis Treatment

by SirGan
Sarcoidosis is an immune system disorder which is usually characterized by specific tiny lumps of cells also called non-necrotizing granuloms. Big problem is that virtually any organ can be affected; but - granuloms most often appear in the lungs and surrounding lymph nodes. There is no rule about disease progress because symptoms can occasionally appear suddenly but more often than not appear gradually. These tiny granuloms can grow and clump to ...

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Jun 07, 2006

Fertility: Best age for man & woman

by SirGan
Fertility issue has been a subject of many discussion and controversies all through the history and women were always worried about probable fertility peak and the best time for reproduction! Although age is not an absolute barrier to pregnancy, the proven fact is that female fertility decreases with age, while the situation with men is a bit different! Women are born with all the eggs that they will ever have in their lives while, men, on the ot ...

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Jun 07, 2006

Diabetes in pregnancy

by SirGan
Diabetes mellitus is a serious medical disorder characterized by varying or persistent high blood sugar levels resulting from the defective secretion of the hormone insulin. It is a lifetime condition and has many possible complications. Many people don’t know about this, but diabetes can also develop during pregnancy in a woman who hasn't previously had the condition. Pregnancy can present some particular challenges for women with diabetes ...

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Jun 06, 2006

Trichomoniasis: Symptoms & Treatment

by SirGan
Trichomonas is a common sexually transmitted disease caused by a single-cell parasitic protozoan, Trichomonas vaginalis, which was first discovered in 1836. It prefers to live in the vagina, but can also occur in men. While trichomoniasis is usually passed sexually, it may be picked up from contact with damp or moist objects such as towels, wet clothing, or a toilet seat, if the genital area gets in contact with these damp or moist objects. Tric ...

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Jun 06, 2006

Flu shot or not?

by SirGan
Flu vaccination is made to fight influenza infection and it is considered safe for anyone 6 months of age and older who wants to protect themselves and those around them from flu and its complications. How often they are been administrated? Flu shots are usually given once a year from October to mid-November. Children under the age of 9 years who have never had a flu shot will need two doses of the vaccine, given at least 4 weeks apart. People sh ...

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Jun 05, 2006

What Is Restless Legs Syndrome?

by marcusm
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensory disorder causing an almost irresistible urge to move the legs. The urge to move is usually due to unpleasant feelings in the legs that occur when at rest. People with RLS use words such as creeping, crawling, tingling, or burning to describe these feelings. Moving the legs eases the feelings, but only for a while. The unpleasant feelings may also occur in the arms.Effects of RLSRLS can make it hard to fal ...

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Jun 05, 2006

Low White Blood Cells Count

by MariAnne
White blood cells are much less numerous than red where the ratio between the two is around 1:700. White blood cells have nuclei, participate in protecting the body from infection, and consist of lymphocytes and monocytes with relatively clear cytoplasm, and three types of granulocytes, whose cytoplasm has granules. It is clear that white blood cells are much different then other cells of our body. Those cells have important roles, so doctor will ...

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Jun 05, 2006

Osteomyelitis: Bone infection

by MariAnne
Osteomyelitis is serious problem and the best thing you could do is to avoid it. The easiest way to prevent you from getting osteomyelitis is to practice good hygiene. If you get a cut or a wound, especially a deep wound, make sure you clean it thoroughly. Wash it with soap and water, holding it under running water for at least 5 minutes to flush it out and to keep the wound clean afterward, you should cover it with sterile gauze or a clean cloth ...

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Jun 05, 2006

Diagnosis: Intestinal pain

by SirGan
Intestinal pain is one specific sensation of discomfort, distress, or agony in the abdominal region. It is generally associated with functional disorders, tissue injuries, or diseases. There are some rules about this pain and every patient should know something about it. When someone is complaining about intestinal pain, we should know that it is in fact- abdominal pain, because rarely person can tell exactly that the pain originating from intest ...

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