According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, sleep apnea affects over ten million Americans. It occurs when someone regularly has their breathing disrupted while sleeping either because of a physical obstruction (obstructive apnea) or because the brain doesn’t send a signal to breathe (central), or a combination of the two. Apnea can occur in all […]
Read MoreThe pain, discomfort, and embarrassment associated with interstitial cystitis can make life seemingly unbearable. A major source of frustration is the fact that there is no known cure for interstitial cystitis. This frustration is then compounded by the fact that not every treatment works for every person, so what might work for someone else may […]
Read MoreLower back pain is one of the less advertised possible side effect of IUDs, or intrauterine devices, yet women’s health forums are full of accounts from women who have lower back pain that began only after the insertion of an IUD. paragard iud removal side effects IUDs are small, flexible, T-shaped contraceptive devices inserted through […]
Read MoreThere is a lot of free baby formula offered in the market. Now that recession is still at hand, there is no denying that free milk will be needed as all mothers are not fortunate enough to secrete enough breast milk, and they usually stop breastfeeding as the child reaches 2 years of age. similac […]
Read MoreEverywhere in the world, thousands of events take place on this day to celebrate the political, social and economic achievements of women throughout the centuries. Many thousands of people gathered all over the world this past weekend to celebrate International Women’s Day. I’m no stranger to the accomplishments made by women. I spent my early […]
Read MoreRheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by an inflammation in the joint area. Rheumatoid arthritis is said to be a disease of the immune system. What happens inside the body of a patient diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis is that his immune system mistakenly thinks that his own body tissues are harmful bacteria or viruses. […]
Read MoreNothing disrupts a good night’s sleep more than loud snoring, and it is also considered to be the leading cause of husbands having to sleep on the couch. For medical experts, loud snoring should not be ignored because it can be a sign of sleep apnea, a potentially life-threatening condition. Definition Sleep apnea is the […]
Read MoreAbsorbable sutures are used to give support to wound edges temporarily, until they have healed enough to endure the regular stresses of the external environment. These sutures are prepared either from the collagen of healthy mammals or from synthetic polymers. Synthetic absorbable sutures are hydrolyzed. This is a process by which water slowly and eventually […]
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