http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=2530&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by DaniellaNicoleen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/57145.aspxTue, 24 Nov 2009 21:18:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57145DaniellaNicoleThere are many facts and fiction related to jellyfish sting remedies. Some may do more harm than good – and one common myth may surprise you. About Jellyfish There are more than 10,000 species of jellyfish, with more than 100 of them being toxic to humans. Over the years, multiple beaches have reported incidences of groups of humans being stu...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/57144.aspxTue, 24 Nov 2009 21:17:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57144DaniellaNicoleDid you know that there are 1500 miles of airways in human lungs? What respiratory record is listed with Guinness World Records and how fast do sneezes travel? Who laughs more: children or adults? Learn these and other fun facts about the respiratory system. The respiratory system is made up of the lungs, nose, larynx, pharynx, bron...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/57143.aspxTue, 24 Nov 2009 21:16:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57143DaniellaNicoleTraditional first aid kits typically overlook including supplies for dental first aid. Dental first aid kits for travelers thus become an important and handy item to have, in addition to a traditional first aid kit. Travelers may not have ready access to dental care if a emergency occurs. A dental first aid kit for travelers may be made using an Al...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/57142.aspxTue, 24 Nov 2009 21:16:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57142DaniellaNicoleThe appearance of cellulitis in lower leg can be due to any number of factors. Even if abscesses do not appear, the condition needs to be taken seriously and treated in order to avoid life-threatening complications. Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection that can become serious and spread into a life-threatening condition if not treated. Though...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/55102.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 14:46:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55102DaniellaNicoleThere 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. Neuromyotonia is also known as Isaac’s syndrome, Isaac-Mertens syndrome, quantal squander syndrome...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/54584.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 02:56:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54584DaniellaNicoleScar tissue build-up can cause pain in some patients and one way to treat that is to use a technique called caudal lysis of adhesions. This treatment is associated with easing back pain in patients. Why the Procedure is Done Lysis of adhesions is used as a pain management technique. Adhesions refers to scar tissue and lysis is the cutting removal o...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/54561.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 01:51:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54561DaniellaNicoleThe 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. Causes The causes of pulmonary embolism are a variety of symptomatic and other factors including heredity. Age, medical illness, pregnancy, drug abuse, malignancy, trau...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/54151.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 23:48:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54151DaniellaNicoleA reactivated virus in up to 20 percent of the population causes herpes zoster ophthalmicus, though some segments of the population are at a greater risk. Causes The herpes zoster virus causes herpes zoster ophthalmicus. This virus is a varicella-type virus that can lie dormant and then reactivate when there is a decrease in the immune system’s abi...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/54067.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 13:21:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54067DaniellaNicoleErythema Migrans, also known as the bullseye rash for Lyme Disease, is misunderstood as a sign of the disease. Bust the myths and learn the facts about this rash. The bullseye rash for Lyme Disease is also known as erythema migrans. The bullseye rash can be one of the first signs of Lyme Disease because within one to two weeks of the tick bite the ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/54066.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 13:21:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54066DaniellaNicoleWhile they share some symptoms, such as appearing mostly in women and being characterized, in part, by pain, there is a distinct difference between fibromyalgia and polymyalgia. Fibromyalgia and Polymyalgia Defined Fibromyalgia, also known as Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), is characterized by 11 out of 18 tender points causing pain when touched with ...