Ulcers :: Aloe vera and Pressure ulcers
An ulcer (from Latin ulcus) is an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.
Infection
Cervical Cancer :: Cervical cancer vaccine gives long protection
A vaccine that protects women against a virus that causes cervical cancer is effective for more than four years, researchers said. They found that women given GlaxoSmithKline Plc’s cervical cancer vaccine Cervarix had high levels of antibodies against two of types of the human papillomavirus (HPV) for up to 4.5 years after receiving their last dose.
Health :: Best Health Articles in March 2006
Following are the best health articles in March 2006:
Neurogenic Bladder :: Neurogenic Bladder And Homoeopathy
Neurogenic bladder is a condition in which the nerves of the urinary system don?t work properly when the bladder is full. It can lead to different kinds of problems, including urine leakage if the muscles holding urine do not get the right message. For some, the muscles don?t get the message the bladder is full and its time to let go. If the bladder becomes too full, urine may back up into the kidneys, and the extra pressure causes damage to the tiny blood vessels in the kidney. Urine that stays too long may also cause an infection of the bladder or ureters.
Atkins Diet :: Atkins diet not nutritionally balanced
The high-protein Atkins diet has caused a “life-threatening complication” for a woman who strictly followed the diet, say US doctors.
Dietary Supplement :: Gamma linolenic acid – GLA – oils
Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) oils, namely evening primrose, borage and black currant oils, have a long history of use as dietary supplements, and as the body of research on GLA’s efficacy grows, demand will continue to increase.
Fungal Infection :: New Treatment for Fungal Infections
The Food and Drug Administration approved Eraxis (anidulafungin) to treat certain infections caused by Candida, a yeast-like fungus that can cause serious infections in hospitalized patients or patients with compromised immune systems.
Enuresis :: Homoeopathy in Enuresis – Bed Wetting
A very commonly seen problem in the clinic for which parents seek treatment and get concerned out of proportion. Children vary in the age at which they gain nocturnal continence of urine. About 10-15% of normal children at the age of 5 years still wet the bed at night. Boys slightly predominate over girls (as girls generally attain nocturnal bladder control early than boys), and there is increased incidence in some families. The factors leading to gaining in the bladder control are complex and involve maturation of the necessary neurological pathways as well as emotional factors.
Breast Implants :: Breast Implant Surgery for Beauty Elevation
Breast implant surgery has been embraced by millions of women around the globe, despite the medical and social controversies surrounding the procedure. Women’s’ breasts since time immemorial have been eye candy for men and a source of pride for women. No wonder, it has also been the inspiration for much beauty in literature.
Digital Amputation :: Digital Amputation Management
Digital amputation is, simply put, the amputation (or surgical removal) of the tip, end, joint, or any portion of the finger. The amputation is performed following trauma to the finger, or by elective surgery for a condition that has affected the health of the finger.