Elbow Pain
The elbow functions as a hinge joint. It’s also structured to allow you to rotate your forearm. Three long bones meet to form the elbow – the humerus in the … Continue reading
How to Usher In a New Era of Preventive Health Care
Source: Theranos / ELIZABETH HOLMES Laboratory tests drive 70% of all clinical decisions in health care. They’re used to determine whether a patient should start taking medication and, if so, … Continue reading
What is a Mitral Valve Prolapse?
Mitral valve prolapse is a condition in which the mitral valve doesn’t close correctly. This valve sits between the two left chambers of the heart—the left atrium and left ventricle. … Continue reading
Scientific Experts: Sugar Intake ‘Should be Halved’
Source: BBC Health A committee of scientists has advised the government to halve the current recommended daily intake of sugar. Nutrition experts say no more than 5% of daily calories should … Continue reading
Common Knee Surgery May Not Help You, Study Finds
A common type of knee surgery to ease pain and clean up worn-out knees may not be worth the time and effort for middle-aged patients, researchers reported Tuesday. A review … Continue reading
♥ London Health Sciences Centre Announces Firsts in Treatment Option for Blood Circulation
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) continues its tradition of innovation as it is the first in North America to use a new blood circulation device and first in the world … Continue reading
Gene Therapy Stabilises Lungs of Cystic Fibrosis Patients
By Pallab GhoshScience correspondent, BBC News A gene therapy has stabilised and slightly improved cystic fibrosis in some of 136 patients in a trial. Their lungs showed no decline, on … Continue reading
Parkinson’s Disease May Begin in the Gut
A major epidemiological registry-based study indicates that Parkinson’s disease begins in the gastrointestinal tract. The study is the largest in the field so far. The chronic neurodegenerative Parkinson’s disease affects an … Continue reading
What is Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is a condition in which firm breast gland tissue forms in males. The breast tissue is usually less than 1-1/2 inches across and is located directly under the nipple. … Continue reading
2014 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: Madison Square Garden can seat 20,000 people for a concert. This blog was viewed … Continue reading
Causes of Muscle Pain and Spasm
Source: NYU Langone Medical Center Prolonged exercise. Curiously, relaxation of a muscle actually requires energy to be expended. The energy is used to recapture calcium and to unlink actin and … Continue reading
What is Bronchitis?
Bronchitis is an inflammation or swelling of the bronchial tubes (bronchi), the air passages between the nose and the lungs. Bronchitis is more specifically when the lining of the bronchial … Continue reading
Dr. Gharib Talks About Endocrinology at Mayo
Interviewed at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Gharib describes the actions of the principal hormones secreted by the major Endocrine Glands of the Body, including his specialty, the Thyroid Gland etc. … Continue reading
2013 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about … Continue reading
The ‘myth’ of the clinical trial guinea pig
By Dr Jonathan Sheffield / NIHR Clinical Research Network A common perception of clinical trials is that they are risky – and that those who take part are little more … Continue reading
The Overseas Alternative To Obamacare?
An interesting article by Jennifer Calonia on Business Insider. Open enrollment for federal health insurance exchanges for the Affordable Care Act is now in effect, and has already seen enough … Continue reading
First Class Medical Tourism
Source: ABC News October 1, 2013 8:22 AM Beyond The Headline Joy Guion of Hickory, N.C., recently took her first trip on a plane – a flight to the sun-soaked … Continue reading
Ballet Dancers’ Brains ‘Adapt to Spins’
Source: BBC Health Ballet dancers develop differences in their brain structures to allow them to perform pirouettes without feeling dizzy, a study has found. A team from Imperial College London … Continue reading
Disorders of the Lacrimal Gland
Source: ALPF Medical Research Acute inflammation of the lacrimal gland is a rare disorder characterized by intense inflammation and extreme tenderness to palpation. Etiology: The disorder is often attributable to … Continue reading
Flu Vax Menu, Show Me the Money
Source: MedPage Today Staff Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health wrote an update about “incremental steps” now … Continue reading
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