What Is the Atkins Diet? Steak with Bearnaise sauce, eggs and bacon, cheddar cheese omelets — don’t hold the yolks, Roquefort dressing, and silky smooth avocado cream soup made with real cream? These rich foods are allowed as part of the controversial diet described in Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution, a phenomenal best seller, and...
Oral health and bone disease facts* *Oral health and bone disease facts medical author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by loss of bone density; affected bones are more likely to fracture. Tooth loss can occur when the bone of the jaw becomes less dense. Osteoporosis in the jaw bone has been...
Angelman syndrome facts* *Angelman syndrome facts medically edited by: Melissa Conrad Stöppler Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder with characteristic features that include severe speech impairment, developmental delay, intellectual disability, and ataxia (problems with movement and balance). Angelman syndrome is named after the physician Harry Angelman who first delineated the syndrome in 1965. Angelman syndrome...
Angelman syndrome facts* *Angelman syndrome facts medically edited by: Melissa Conrad Stöppler Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder with characteristic features that include severe speech impairment, developmental delay, intellectual disability, and ataxia (problems with movement and balance). Angelman syndrome is named after the physician Harry Angelman who first delineated the syndrome in 1965. Angelman syndrome...
Sexual and urological problems of diabetes facts* *Sexual and urological problems of diabetes facts Medically Edited by: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Sexual and urologic complications of diabetes occur because of the damage diabetes can cause to blood vessels and nerves. Both women and men can develop sexual problems from diabetes. Sexual problems in men with...
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What Causes Sexual Problems? Sexual dysfunction can be a result of a physical or psychological problem. Physical causes: Many physical and/or medical conditions can cause sexual problems. These conditions include diabetes, heart disease, neurological diseases, hormonal imbalances, menopause, chronic diseases such as kidney disease or liver failure, and alcoholism and drug abuse. In addition, the...
Exercise Stress Test Introduction A stress test can be used to test for heart disease. Stress tests are tests performed by a doctor and/or trained technician to determine the amount of stress that your heart can manage before developing either an abnormal rhythm or evidence of ischemia (not enough blood flow to the heart muscle)....
Exercise Stress Test Introduction A stress test can be used to test for heart disease. Stress tests are tests performed by a doctor and/or trained technician to determine the amount of stress that your heart can manage before developing either an abnormal rhythm or evidence of ischemia (not enough blood flow to the heart muscle)....
Club drugs are a pharmacologically heterogeneous group of psychoactive drugs that tend to be abused by teens and young adults at bars, nightclubs, concerts, and parties. Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Rohypnol, ketamine, as well as MDMA (ecstasy) and methamphetamine are some of the drugs included in this group. GHB (Xyrem) is a central nervous system (CNS)...