October 20, 2008
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer which is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. The disease takes its name from the mesothelium, which is the lining that covers most of the...
September 7, 2008
While the severe hyperthyroid condition called "Thyroid Storm" is not common, both patients with hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism have the potential for experiencing this potentially...
July 10, 2008
Diabetes is fast becoming a national epidemic. In order for individuals to get the disease under control, they should work closely with their doctors and track their own glucose...
May 28, 2008
Thyroid Nodules affect about 10% of the population and the vast majority of them are benign. Malignancy is a possibility, however, and so it is important to have them evaluated...
April 30, 2008
Thyroid nodules (small tumorlike growths) are common and according to medical statistics, only 5% of them are found to be malignant. While thyroid cancer is relatively rare, more...
February 19, 2008
How Dr. James Lind discovered the treatment for scurvy, the mysterious and fearful disease known to man in the 15th century. By a flash of a genius he made the Salisbury a famous...
January 30, 2008
MRSA is a frightening type of staph bacteria, since it is one of the "superbugs," or bacteria that cause severe infections that are resistant to traditional antibiotics....
January 30, 2008
What is Group B Streptococcus? Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a very common bacterium. It occurs naturally in many people, from babies to the elderly, and typically causes no...
January 30, 2008
What is Group B Strep (GBS)? Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a very common bacterium. It occurs naturally in many people, from babies to the elderly, and typically causes no harm...
January 24, 2008
The name "inflammatory bowel disease" tells us that it is a disease in the bowel (which may be the large or small intestine) due to inflammation, usually without known...
