Category: Conditions
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Acne
What is acne? Acne is the term used to describe the skin irritation, bumps and pustules that typically appear on the face, back, shoulders, chest and neck of both men and women, during and after puberty. Acne occurs when a hair follicle becomes blocked and oil (sebum) that would normally be secreted on to the…
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Pulmonary Embolism
Learn about Pulmonary Embolism, the sudden blockage in the lungs that can be life threatening. What is Pulmonary Embolism? Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the sudden blockage of one or more arteries in the lungs. When blood flow is restricted, part of the lung may be damaged. It can also cause low blood oxygen in the…
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Psoriatic Arthritis
A form of arthritis that develops in conjunction with existing Psoriasis. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects individuals who already have psoriasis, which is a skin disease that features rashes of red patches and silvery scales. A combination of genetics, environment and immunity are believed to cause the disease, but there is…
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Psoriasis
Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this chronic auto-immune disease. Psoriasis is a chronic auto-immune disease that appears on the skin and in some cases, the inside of the mouth. Psoriasis typically appears in the form of red, inflamed, thick patches of skin that may itch and are often covered in silvery scales…
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Prostate Cancer
Learn more about the second most common form of cancer that effects men. Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men. In 2023, The National Cancer Institute estimates there have been 288,332 new cases and 34,700 deaths in the United States as a result of prostate cancer. The prostate, a small gland…
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Parkinson’s Disease
According to the National Parkinson Foundation, Parkinson’s disease is a slowly progressing brain disorder caused by damaged dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. Dopamine regulates muscle movement. However, when more than 60 percent of those dopamine-producing cells are damaged, the symptoms of Parkinson’s appear. The earliest symptoms, such as sleeping disorders, may appear years in advance…
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Overactive Bladder
Understand more about overactive bladder symptoms and treatment What is an overactive bladder? Overactive bladder is characterized by the sudden need to urinate, no matter how full the bladder is. This sudden urge can be difficult to control. Patients describe frequent urination, as well as urine leakage (incontinence). Overactive bladder is seen more frequently in…
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Osteoporosis
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is often referred to as the “silent disease” affects an estimated 44 million Americans, the majority of whom are over the age of 50. While osteoporosis primarily affects women, men are still at risk for developing this degenerative bone disease. Characterized by low bone mass, bones become weak and fragile over…
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Obesity
Learn about the cause, symptoms, and treatment of obesity What is obesity? Obesity is defined as having an excess proportion of body fat. Physicians determine this diagnosis based on the calculations of a patient’s body mass index (BMI). What is BMI and how do you calculate it? BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms…
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Migraines & Headaches
Over 39 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches or migraines. From tension to sinus and migraines there are many different kinds of headaches and over 150 diagnostic criteria have been established to categorize the array of headache types. Migraines & Headaches Symptoms Migraines and tension headaches are the two most prevalent kinds of headaches with…