When one complains about lung pain, the terminology is not completely correct. The lungs do not have pain receptors and do not pain themselves. What actually happens is that the areas around the lungs such as the back or chest feel tight or...
Seasonal allergies affect around 40 million Americans, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. This fall, allergy sufferers may be in for more woe due to higher pollen levels on account of climatic changes. Along with a rise in...
Parasites have been known to cause numerous health problems right since the beginning. However, new studies now point towards the opposite, as scientists are trying to determine if certain parasites also have the ability to fight off and prevent...
In 2013, HIV / AIDS remains as much of a killer disease as it did years ago. On a worldwide scale, an estimated 35 million plus people now live with the HIV virus and in 2012, 1.2 million people died of the disease. Unfortunately, the scientific...
A port-wine stain refers to a birthmark caused by swollen blood vessels in the skin. It leads to a discoloration of the skin that usually remains throughout life. These marks commonly develop on the face, but may also occur on other parts of the...
A stroke takes place when there is an obstruction in the blood flow to an area of the brain. If the blood supply remains suspended for more than a few seconds, the brain is deprived of oxygen and nutrients. This can cause death of the brain cells...
An embolic stroke is a type of ischemic stroke which occurs when there is a blockage in the blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain. This can happen on account of a blood clot that develops in a constricted artery, in which case it is...
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure used to examine the heart and coronary arteries. It serves as a diagnostic tool for cardiovascular conditions and may also be used in their treatment. In a cardiac catheterization procedure, the doctor...
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night, wheezing and gasping for air, overwhelmed by the feeling of suffocation? If yes, you may be suffering from a serious medical problem known as Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea (PND). Literally...
Plasmapheresis is a medical procedure adopted for the treatment of various autoimmune diseases. The steps involved in this complex process include: Withdrawing blood from a person's body Removing and replacing the plasma or liquid portion...
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