Diseases and Injuries

  • The Dangers of Integumentary System Diseases

    Discover what the integumentary system is and the diseases that can affect it. This article is designed to show the various integumentary system diseases as well as the causes and symptoms.
    Published by MandaSpring (13782 pts) on Nov 19, 2009 to
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  • What is Visual Agnosia?

    Visual agnosia is different from blindness: the visual stimuli are sent to the brain, but cannot be processed correctly.
    Published by Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch (630 pts) on Nov 14, 2009 to
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  • Exercise Induced Anaphalaxis

    Asthma and allergies affect many people in the western world. In extreme cases, allergies and asthmatic attacks may lead to anaphylactic shock which needs urgent medical attention and can be fatal. In some cases, anaphylaxis will occur during, or shortly after, the victim has exercised.
    Published by Dr Mike C (368 pts) on Nov 13, 2009 to
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  • Hereditary Angioedema Treatment

    Hereditary angioedema is a condition that causes large welts to develop deep within the skin. Hereditary angioedema treatment is vital because it can be fatal if left untreated. Common treatment for this condition includes the use of antihistamine medications.
    Published by AlyssaAst (11828 pts) on Nov 11, 2009 to
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  • Neuromyotonia : Peripheral Nervous System Disorder

    There are two different forms of neruomyotonia, also known as Isaac’s syndrome – one of them being hereditary. Affecting the peripheral nervous system, muscle pain and weakness are just two of the symptoms of this rare, incurable disorder.
    Published by DaniellaNicole (1325 pts) on Nov 6, 2009 to
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  • Lactose Intolerance and Halitosis

    Lactose intolerance and halitosis are commonly seen together, as bad breath (halitosis) is caused by bacteria that live inside the tongue and throat’s surfaces. These bacteria are dietary aids that help in digestion. Bacteria break down quickly, and since they are full of sulfur, bad breath abounds.
    Published by Victoria Trix (11062 pts) on Nov 4, 2009 to
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  • MCV and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Information

    Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition that causes extreme fatigue that does not improve with rest. To diagnose this condition a MCV (mean corpuscular volume) blood test is often conducted. MCV and chronic fatigue syndrome often go hand in hand when diagnosing this condition.
    Published by AlyssaAst (11828 pts) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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  • Preventing Kidney Stones Through Diet

    Kidney stones are made of crystallized minerals that build up in the urine. They can cause a great deal of pain and increase the risk of other urinary problems, so it's important that anyone at risk for kidney stones takes steps to prevent them.
    Published by Leigh A. Zaykoski (5981 pts) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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  • Leukopenia

    Leukopenia is the medical term for a low white blood cell count. White blood cells are essential for proper immune system function, so it's important that a low white blood cell count is diagnosed and treated before a serious infection develops.
    Published by Leigh A. Zaykoski (5981 pts) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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  • D Dimer and Pulmonary Embolism

    The relationship between D dimer and pulmonary embolism is an important one as D dimer is a test used to help diagnose pulmonary embolism, which is a dangerous and common condition.
    Published by DaniellaNicole (1325 pts) on Oct 31, 2009 to
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