Three most common diseases of Adult inflammatory myopathy
Basic InformationInflammatory myopathies of adults are usually considered relatively rare and they can sometimes be very hard to diagnose as there are other medical conditions which are characterized by similar...
Goals in treating spina bifida
Spina Bifida - Incomplete Development of the Brain, Spinal Cord and/or MeningesSpina bifida is a severe congenital condition affecting the brain, spinal cord and /or meninges. Some of these structures...
PEG tube placement: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) is a surgical procedure that involves insertion of a feeding tube into the stomach through the front abdominal wall. In order for the tube to be...
Bottom foot pain
Experiencing pain in the foot can be very troublesome. In the following text we will talk about several causes for this pain. Pain in the bottom part of the foot...
Pain in big toe
When people experience arthritic symptoms in the foot, the pain usually always begins in the base of the big foot. This joint, called the metatarsophalangeal, or MTP joint, is important...
How to treat a hip flexor strain
Strain is a deformation of a muscle or tendon caused by overuses that result in injury, pain and swelling. Group of muscles that are located in front side of the...
What are the benefits of soy
Soy is annual plant rich in proteins, lecithin and vitamin E as well as isoflavones genistein and daidzein. It possesses enormous beneficial potentials. It can be consumed in variety of...
Symptoms of gastric ulcer
Gastric ulcer is a painful small sore in the stomach mucosa. Gastric acid plays a primary role in the formation of the disease since the intact mucosa covered with a...
Complications of drug addiction
Drug addiction is a serious condition when your body and mind is used on a certain drug and it shows huge urge for it. The trouble of drug addiction is...
Complications of SAH
The term subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is referring to bleeding into to subarachnoid space, between the membranes. The bleeding could be spontaneous, intracranial or in the brain tissue. Most likely cause...