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May 29, 2006
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by MariAnne
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Polycystic ovary syndrome is something quite different to suffering from ovarian cysts. Polycystic ovaries are ovaries covered with very small follicles in which the egg develops. In each menstrual cycle, follicles grow on the ovaries. Within those follicles eggs develop, one of which will reach maturity faster than the others and be released into the fallopian tubes, which happens during process called ovulation. The remaining follicles will deg ...
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May 29, 2006
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by SirGan
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Costochondritis is an inflammation of the junctions where the upper ribs join with the cartilage that holds them to the breastbone or sternum. It is in fact an inflammation of the connective tissue between the breastbone and the ribs. What exactly is cartilage? Cartilage is a tough rubbery tissue that lines and cushions the surfaces of joints. Although most of the people think that every pain localized in chest is linked to the myocardia ...
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May 29, 2006
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by SirGan
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Atrial fibrillation is very common heart rhythm disorder which is caused by a rhythm disturbance of the atria that results in irregular, chaotic, ventricular waveforms varying from slow to extremely rapid heart beating. What happens during this condition? Well, during atrial fibrillation, the heart's two small upper chambers called the atria quiver instead of beating effectively. That’s why- blood isn't pumped completely out of them, so it ...
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May 29, 2006
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by SirGan
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Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a series of fast atrial heartbeats that can cause the heart to contract at rates of 250 times per minute or faster. Term-supraventricular refers that the process is originating above the ventricles. These fast heartbeats can be uncomfortable and frightening. Supraventricular tachycardia is also called paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) or paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT).
Electrical heart cond ...
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May 28, 2006
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by MariAnne
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Each month inner lining of the uterus thickens to get ready for pregnancy. If a woman does not become pregnant, the lining of the uterus sheds and the woman bleeds as her menstrual period. When a woman has endometriosis, the growths outside of the uterus also bleed during her period. However, there is no way for the blood to leave her body, and inflammation and scar tissue is common consequence. Blockage or bleeding in the intestines and problems ...
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May 28, 2006
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by MariAnne
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Cholesterol is a type of fat made by the body, essential for good health. Cholesterol is ingredient of every cell in the body. However, a high cholesterol level in the blood called hypercholesterolaemia is associated with an increased risk of various problems. Most common problems are coronary heart disease and stroke.
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a soft, waxy fat particle that circulates in blood. Liver produce it, and is the most commo ...
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May 28, 2006
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by SirGan
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Cardiomyopathy is literally a disease of the heart muscle. It is one very serious disease in which the heart muscle becomes inflamed and doesn't work as well as it should.Cardiomyopathy can be classified as primary or secondary. Primary cardiomyopathy can't be attributed to a specific cause, while secondary cardiomyopathy is due to specific causes, such as high blood pressure, heart valve disease, artery diseases or congenital heart defects. It's ...
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May 28, 2006
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by SirGan
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Fibromyalgia is one specific condition characterized by a chronic pain which is increasing with time! The syndrome could be described with several symptoms such as widespread musculoskeletal aches, pain and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness, general fatigue and sleep disturbances. The most common localizations of pain include the neck, back, shoulders, pelvic girdle and hands, but any body part can be involved. Fibromyalgia patients experience a ...
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May 27, 2006
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by SirGan
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Emphysema is one specific condition in which the walls between the alveoli within the lung lose their ability to stretch and recoil. This means that the air sacs become weakened and break. Elasticity of the lung tissue is lost, causing air to be trapped in the air sacs and impairing the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. The result is that the small airways collapse during expiration, leading to an obstructive form of lung disease which ...
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May 27, 2006
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by SirGan
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Teeth whitening, also called to as "teeth bleaching" products has become the most popular these last couple of years as a way for dentists to help their patients obtain whiter smiles. This type of teeth bleaching system is usually based on plastic bleaching tray filled with some whitening gel. The bleaching tray is worn for multiple hours per day, for some weeks, while the effects of the teeth whitening process take place. All this is f ...
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