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Dysphagia Symptoms

Dysphagia is the medical term used to refer to difficulty swallowing.

10 Apr 2011

What is Dysphagia?

Dysphagia is the term used to describe difficulty swallowing.

10 Apr 2011

Peanut Exposure

Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies, particularly in Western populations. There are various ways in which an individual can become exposed to the peanut allergen.

21 Mar 2011

Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies found worldwide. In the Western world, the prevalence can be as high as 1 in 200 individuals in some populations. In the United Kingdom, peanut allergy is present in between 0.4 and 0.6% of the whole population.

21 Mar 2011

Peanut Allergy Symptoms

Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies, particularly in the Western world. About 1 in 200 children may develop a peanut allergy by the time they reach five years of age.

21 Mar 2011

What is Peanut Allergy?

Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies and, in the Western world, is thought to be prevalent in up to 1 in 200 individuals in some populations. In fact, studies have suggested that peanut allergy in American children younger than five years doubled in prevalence between 1998 and 2003. In the United Kingdom, around 0.4 to 0.6% of the population suffers from peanut allergies.

21 Mar 2011

Tracheotomy Complications

The surgical procedure of tracheotomy involves an incision into the trachea of the airway.

15 Mar 2011

Tracheotomy History

The term tracheotomy refers to a surgical procedure of an incision in the trachea to provide an alternative method of breathing, which was first recorded in 1649.

15 Mar 2011

Radiation and Mobile Telephones

The huge, worldwide increase in the use of mobile telephones over recent decades has been accompanied by increasing concern over the potential adverse health effects associated with exposure to radiation from the devices.

14 Mar 2011

Radiation and Electric Power Transmission

Substantial evidence exists to suggest that the low-power, low-frequency, electromagnetic radiation emitted in the average household does not pose a risk to either short or long-term health. However, some research has pointed towards radiation exposure as a cause of illnesses such as leukemia, neurodegenerative disease, depression and miscarriage.

14 Mar 2011

Radiation Hazards

Exposure to radiation is safe in small amounts and when it is strictly controlled during a medical exam such as an X-ray, for example.

14 Mar 2011

Radiation Poisoning History

Radiation was discovered in the late 19th century. However, people were not initially aware of the damage radiation exposure and radioactive rays could cause.

14 Mar 2011

Radiation Exposure Prevention

Three main factors contribute to how much radiation a person absorbs from a source. The following factors can be controlled to minimize exposure to radiation.

14 Mar 2011

Radiation Exposure Treatment

In a cases of radiation exposure, it is not possible to reverse the effects of any damage caused to tissues. It may be possible to alleviate some of the symptoms by using antiemetics to counteract vomiting, for example or antibiotics to fight infection if the immune system has been effected. Severla substances are also used to eliminate any remaining radioactibe materil in thebody after exposure.

14 Mar 2011

Causes of Radiation Exposure

Radiation is energy that moves in the form of waves or particles. This energy is emitted both inside the body and externally, through both natural and man-made processes.

14 Mar 2011

Radiation Exposure Symptoms

Radiation is energy that moves in the form of waves or particles. This energy is emitted both inside the body and externally, through both natural and man-made processes.

14 Mar 2011

What is Radiation Exposure?

Radiation is energy in the form of particles or waves. Radiation is emitted naturally in sunlight and is also made by man for use in X-rays, cancer treatment, and for nuclear facilities and weapons.

14 Mar 2011

Kyphosis Treatment

The end goal of all treatment protocols for kyphosis is to stop the progression of the curve and prevent deformity.

14 Mar 2011

What is Kyphosis?

Kyphosis is a term used to describe marked curvature of the spine in the sagittal plane that results in an abnormally rounded back.

14 Mar 2011

Dwarfism Characteristics

The condition dwarfism or restricted growth is typically characterized by short stature, with an adult height of less than 4 feet 10 inches (147 cm). Over 200 different disorders exist that can cause restricted growth and aside form short stature, symptoms vary considerably depending on the cause of the condition. Generally these disorders can be divided into those that cause either disproportionate short stature or proportionate short stature.

12 Mar 2011