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Effects of Sleep Deprivation

Swine Flu (H1N1)

What is H1N1 (swine flu)? H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was ...

Accident In Work Place

Anorectal Infections

DESCRIPTION * These are infections of the anal and rectal tissues, causing the tissues in these areas to become inflamed. It is usually sexu...

Anorexia Nervosa

ALSO KNOWN AS Eating disorder DESCRIPTION * In this condition, the individual has a distorted body image of normal weight. He/she may also h...

Anorectal Abscess

ALSO KNOWN AS Perianal abscess, anal abscess, or rectal abscess DESCRIPTION * Stool formed in the colon or large intestine empties into the ...

Ankylosing Spondylitis

ALSO KNOWN AS Marie-Strumpell disease or rheumatoid spondylitis DESCRIPTION * Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of th...

Ankle Sprain and Ankle Fracture

DESCRIPTION * Ligaments are like ropes that connect the bones. When the ligaments in the bones of the ankle are injured, this is called an a...

Ankle Injury

DESCRIPTION * Including ankle sprains and fractures: 1. Ligaments are like ropes that connect bones together. When the ligaments in the bone...

Animal Bites

ALSO KNOWN AS Also see Rabies DESCRIPTION * An infection that affects the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and cranial nerves) of...

Fearful accident

Breast Cancer

Description 1. Breast cancer, the most common type of cancer in women, is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death among women....

Breast-feeding and Breast Care

Description 1. Human milk is best for babies. 2. Breast-fed premature babies, evaluated at 1.5 and 7.5 years of age and compared to similar ...

Adenomyosis

Also known as Internal endometriosis Description Adenomyosis is a benign condition characterized by ingrowth of the endometrium (inner linin...

Benign Breast Disease

Description Common benign breast changes fall into several broad categories. These include generalized breast changes, solitary lumps, nippl...

Breast Cancer Detection

Description American Cancer Society Recommendations for Early Breast Cancer Detection: Doctors recommend you begin practicing breast self-ex...

Candida Vaginitis

Also known as Yeast infection Description 1. One of the most common infections causing vaginal discharge is Candidiasis. 2. Candidiasis or ...

Cervical Cancer

Description 1. The cervix is the lower portion of the uterus and includes the opening the uterus, called the os. 2. Cervical cancer is the t...

Choriocarcinoma

Description 1. Choriocarcinoma is a cancer that originates in trophoblastic cells of the placenta (afterbirth). The technical term given to ...

Chronic Pelvic Pain

Description 1. Chronic pelvic pain (CCP) is defined as any ache or pain in the pelvic area that lasts at least 6 months. Chronic pelvic pain...

Clinical Depression

Description Feeling down or depressed once in awhile is a normal for most people. However, if these feelings become very intense and persist...

Dilation and Curettage

Also known as Dilation and curettage is also known as D&C, and refers to dilation of the cervix (widening the cervix) and curetting of t...

Endometrial Cancer

Description # Endometrial cancer occurs most often in women 50-70 years of age. # This is a very treatable cancer, with over 80% survival af...

Endometriosis

Description # The endometrium is the tissue that lines the inside of the uterine cavity. Endometriosis is a disease in which some of this ti...

Episiotomy Repair

Also known as Perineorrhaphy Description # Perineorrhaphy is the surgical repair of the perineum, usually after an episiotomy has been made ...