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Narcolepsy Causes

The exact cause of narcolepsy is unclear, although in many cases the condition occurs as an autoimmune response.

11 Mar 2010

Narcolepsy Symptoms

The symptoms of narcolepsy vary widely between affected individuals, with some people experiencing frequent symptoms and others finding the condition rarely affects them.

11 Mar 2010

Dehydration is essentially a lack of adequate fluid in the body that disturbs the balance of fluids and minerals. Treatment is aimed at restoring adequate fluid levels and preventing the complications of dehydration.

11 Mar 2010

Dehydration Symptoms

Dehydration is caused by an inadequate intake of fluid to replace the amount that has been lost by the body. Depending on the severity of this imbalance, symptoms may be mild, moderate or severe. The severity of the dehydration depends on various factors including the underlying cause, a person’s body weight, their physical activity level, their general state of health and the climate.

11 Mar 2010

Causes of Dehydration

Dehydration is caused by an inadequate intake of water to make up for the amount of water lost from the body. The severity of dehydration depends on various factors including age, body weight, physical activity level, general state of health and the climate.

11 Mar 2010

What is Dehydration?

Dehydration is a condition that results when the body loses more water than it takes in.

11 Mar 2010

How to use a Defibrillator

Defibrillators are the devices used to deliver shocks to the heart in cases of life threatening cardiac disorders. Electrodes that are connected to the machine are usually held in place over the chest of a patient while one or more shocks are delivered.

11 Mar 2010

Modelling Defibrillation

Cardiac defibrillation is the only effective technique for treating life-threatening disturbances in cardiac rhythm.

11 Mar 2010

Defibrillator Types

Several types of defibrillators are used to deliver electric currents to the heart muscles and correct abnormal and life threatening heart rhyt

11 Mar 2010

What is a Defibrillator?

Defibrillation is a procedure used to treat life threatening conditions that affect the rhythm of the heart such as cardiac arrhythmia, ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia.

11 Mar 2010

Bariatric Surgery Side Effects

Bariatric surgery is a procedure performed on obese individuals in order to help them achieve rapid weight loss. The risks associated with bariatric surgery fall into two main categories: those related to restricted food intake and rapid weight loss and those associated with the surgical procedure itself.

11 Mar 2010

Diet After Bariatric Surgery

Weight loss surgery involves reducing the capacity of the stomach to hold food, and therefore the amount of calories and nutrients that can be absorbed in the intestines. A patient’s diet needs to be modified accordingly after surgery to ensure maximum nutrition while reducing calorie intake.

11 Mar 2010

Bariatric Surgery Types

The type of bariatric surgery that is used to help extremely or morbidly obese individuals lose weight depends on a number of factors, with each type of surgery associated with advantages and disadvantages. Patients and healthcare providers need to discuss the risks and benefits of procedures before deciding on the most suitable type of surgery.

11 Mar 2010

What is Bariatric Surgery?

Exercise and diet alone often fails to effectively treat people with extreme and excessive obesity. Bariatric surgery is an operation that is performed in order to help such individuals lose weight. Evidence suggests that bariatric surgery may lower death rates for patients with severe obesity, especially when coupled with healthy eating and lifestyle changes after surgery.

11 Mar 2010

Tonsillitis Complications

Tonsillitis often resolves within three to four days, with fever and other symptoms usually subsiding within a week. In some individuals however, the symptoms do not improve or may even worsen after this time.

10 Mar 2010

Tonsillitis Treatment

Tonsillitis is usually caused by viruses and therefore the use of antibiotics is generally not effective in treating the infection. Treatment is usally aimed at alleviating symptoms, preventing secondary bacterial infections and preventing recurrence. Symptoms such as inflammation, pain and redness usually resolve within a week.

10 Mar 2010

Tonsillitis Causes

Tonsillitis is usually caused by viral infection; however, bacterial infection can also be the cause.

10 Mar 2010

Tonsillitis Symptoms

Tonsillitis refers to inflammation of the tonsils as a result of infection, usually viral infection. The condition is most commonly seen among children, although adults may also be affected. In some susceptible children, tonsillitis may occur every time they have an upper respiratory tract infection.

10 Mar 2010

What is Tonsillitis?

Tonsils are small glands that lie on either side of the back of the throat. They are essentially glands that help maintain immunity and protect the oral inlet from invading pathogens. Tonsillitis describes a condition where these tonsils have become infected and/or inflamed.

10 Mar 2010

What is Testosterone?

Testosterone is the principle sex hormone responsible for the development of reproductive function in male vertebrates. Testosterone is one of the hormones referred to as androgens, which are also known of as anabolic steroids. As a steroid hormone, testosterone is derived from cholesterol and the structure of this hormone is similar across all mammals, reptiles, birds and fish.

10 Mar 2010