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Fibromyalgia – An Invisible Enemy

Posted Tuesday, March 21, 2017

For years, thousands suffered in silence as medical professionals dismissed their symptoms as merely aches and pains, hypochondria or even a mental illness known as muscular rheumatism.

Skin Grafting: What You Need To Know

Posted Thursday, March 16, 2017

As with any surgery skin grafting comes with risks, but the results can help transform a body in recovery. The procedure is relatively simple and is minimally invasive.

Brain Injury Awareness Month

Posted Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Brain injury refers to the occurrence of an injury to the brain which results in damage. There are several different types of brain injuries, which fall under the categories of either Traumatic Brain Injury or Acquired Brain Injury. This article will discuss these different types and subsequent treatments.

Hidden Cancer - Renal Cell Carcinoma

Posted Thursday, March 9, 2017

As with any cancer, renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) is a serious condition. If diagnosed early there are greater chances of achieving remission. Taking proper precautions and having regular testing can help with combating the cancer early.

Bartter Syndrome: An Inherited Condition

Posted Thursday, March 9, 2017

Bartter syndrome is a group of rare conditions that affect the kidneys. There are five gene defects known to be associated with Bartter syndrome. The condition is caused by a defect in the kidneys' ability to reabsorb sodium. Those affected by Bartter syndrome lose too much sodium through the urine. This causes a rise in the level of the hormone aldosterone and makes the kidneys remove too much potassium from the body. Also, the condition results in abnormal acid balance in the blood, which causes too much calcium in the urine.

Bursting Eye Blood Vessels

Posted Thursday, March 2, 2017

A broken blood vessel in the eye can appear as a a serious eye injury. The visual side effects are much more frightening to a patient than what is actually occurring.

Mold Allergy a Year Long Risk

Posted Wednesday, March 1, 2017

During the fall months mold flourishes in tropical areas, causing more damage to the immune system and can prolong allergy like symptoms on a long term basis.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) – A Genetic Motor Neuron Disease

Posted Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease caused by a mutation that leads to debilitating and sometimes fatal muscle weakness. There are four primary types of SMA.

Infographic: Rare Disease Day

Posted Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Rare diseases are conditions and illnesses that impact fewer than 200,000 people; Rare Disease Day focuses on global awareness and education.

Ambulatory Facial Nerve Repair

Posted Thursday, February 23, 2017

Facial nerve repair is very delicate and precise procedure that can help patients with various conditions. All facial nerve paralysis cannot be treated the same. While many patients may have a complete recovery from facial nerve paralysis without surgery; some may still need or want the option of surgery to achieve normal facial function.