Archive for category Diseases & Conditions
Overcoming An Addiction With the Help of a Treatment Center
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Diseases & Conditions, Guest Contributions, Mental Health on October 11, 2012
Anyone who struggles with addiction knows that it is almost impossible to overcome alone. Many people seek the help of a counselor or drug abuse treatment center to find ways to cope with this struggle. Help from qualified counselors and treatment centers can mean the difference between success and failure in a person’s quest to […]
Seborrheic Dermatitis: What It Is and What You Can Do About It
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Dermatology Topics, Diseases & Conditions, Guest Contributions, Men's Health Topics, Pediatric Health on October 9, 2012
Itchy scalp, flaky skin, dandruff, redness—these represent just a few of the embarrassing and annoying skin conditions many people deal with on a daily basis. They may not be severe enough to warrant a visit to the doctor, but can impair day-to-day living and sap a person’s self-esteem. If you have one or more of […]
Combating Cancer with Radiology
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Diseases & Conditions, Guest Contributions, Trends in Healthcare on September 20, 2012
The term, radiology, refers to the science behind X-rays and other similar devices. Radiology helps diagnose and treat not only cancer, but also a number of other harmful diseases. Even so, physicians use radiology most frequently in the treatment of various types of cancer. Oncologists prescribe radiation treatments to eliminate the cancer cells once an […]
Treatment Options for Malignant Mesothelioma
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Diseases & Conditions, Guest Contributions on September 11, 2012
Mesothelioma is a rare but remarkably dangerous form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, a mineral fiber, commonly used in construction throughout much of the 20th century. While use of all but the smallest possible amounts of asbestos was prohibited in the 1970s, many buildings constructed before this time may still place individuals at […]
Multiple Sclerosis and Vitamin D – Research on Relapse Prevention
Posted by Samantha Gluck in Diseases & Conditions, Guest Contributions on September 10, 2012
Vitamin D helps to regulate immune response. Since multiple sclerosis (MS) involves immune function, it should come as no surprise that a growing body of research suggests that vitamin D plays a role in preventing MS relapses. Let’s examine recent studies and explore why vitamin D influences relapse rate. Five Promising Multiple Sclerosis Studies Read […]
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