The adrenal gland, located above the kidneys, is part of the endocrine system and is responsible for hormone production. The two triangular shaped adrenal glands are affected in a condition known as Addison’s disease. Each of the adrenal glands is divided into an outer adrenal cortex and an inner adrenal medulla.
Read MoreAutism presents itself in so many different ways, so it makes sense that there are so many different types of autism treatments. The following are brief summaries of different treatment options and interventions available for autistic children.
Read MoreThe basic approach to diet and health. Instead of concentrating on individual diseases, to be treated by some specific measures, such as an irregular heartbeat by digitalis, all parts of the body and their functions receive attention.
Read MoreI am 25 years old, having cervical spondylosis and that I am pregnant. My neck and shoulder muscles feel very weak and fatigued. My neck becomes stiff many times. Please tell me what should be my life style to prevent any further damage and how will my pregnancy going to affect this condition as I…
Read MoreAn important part of your general health is exercise, especially for Parkinson’s patients. Regular exercise leads to a slowing the progress of the disease and will help with mobility and range of motion issues. Physical therapy may also be an alternative treatment for Parkinson’s disease patients.
Read MoreOCD is a common problem that is not easily treated. However it has been shown that significant improvement can be seen with CBT. This can be achieved by using a CBT based self-help book or through more intensive therapist support. Not one method will work for everyone.
Read MoreTreatment options for kidney cancer depend on how advanced the disease is: thirty percent of cases have metastasized by the time of diagnosis. For localized tumors, surgery is the treatment of choice. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is highly resistant to chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiation therapy.
Read More“Hodgkin’s disease is very curable.” These are the confident words of Dr. Nancy Mendenhall, of the Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida, Gainesville. She explains that “until about 1950, [HD] was thought of as universally fatal.
Read MoreOne life-threatening outcome of a clotting disorder is an embolism. An embolism is a piece of a clot that breaks off and travels though the bloodstream, causing obstruction in a distant organ. If the blood clot should travel to the lungs, it is called a pulmonary embolism.
Read MoreSkin cancers, whether they are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) or melanoma, can have a number of causes. Exposure to sunlight and damage caused by severe sunburns or tanning beds is perhaps the best-known cause of epidermal malignancy,
Read MoreIf caught in their early stages, all forms of skin cancer, including melanoma, respond well to treatment. Depending on the size, location and staging of a tumor, a number of different therapies may be recommended by your doctor.
Read MoreMajor news magazines, TV documentaries, radio talk show hosts and other media have paid a great deal of attention to the findings from two studies on hormone replacement therapy. A long-term study of more than 16,000 women between the ages of 50 and 79 revealed that HRT did pose some major health risks.
Read MoreEven when female sexual dysfunction has a physical basis, the psychological aspects of female sexuality shouldn’t be ignored. The female libido is not only based on a woman’s physical needs—her mind is a vital part of her sexuality.
Read MoreThe type of leiomyosarcoma treatment depends on the stage of the cancer and whether leiomyosarcoma has spread to other parts of the body or not. Leiomyosarcoma treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Read MoreMany women are only too familiar with the discomfort that accompanies their menstrual cycle before bleeding begins. Indicators of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) range from uncomfortable bloating to severe cramping and debilitating migraine headaches.
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