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Bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa. Injury or inflammation of a bursa around the shoulder joint causes shoulder bursitis.Source: WebMD Things to know about shoulder bursitis Readers Comments 22 Share Your Story A bursa is a tiny fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. The...

What is breast augmentation? Breast augmentation and breast implant surgery are two different names Breast augmentation and breast implant surgery are two different names used interchangeably for the same procedure. It is a surgical procedure that involves the placement of an inert or non-reactive implant below the breast tissue or muscle of the chest (pectoralis...

Facts you should know about a brain aneurysm Picture of a brain aneurysm Four major blood vessels supply blood to the brain. They join together at the Circle of Willis at the base of the brain. Smaller arteries leave the circle and branch out to supply brain cells with oxygen and nutrients. Artery junction points...

What are Bell’s palsy and stroke? Bell's palsy and stroke are medical conditions that start in the brain. Bell's palsy causes temporary paralysis of facial muscles while stroke is caused by a blood clot or ruptured blood vessel in the brain. Bell's palsy and strokes are two medical conditions that start in the brain. To...

Things to know about diabetes type 1 and type 2 Readers Comments 2 Share Your Story Photo of diabetic treatment by iStock Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 facts Diabetes is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Insulin produced by the pancreas lowers blood glucose. Absence or...

Things to know about brain lesions Picture of the brain The brain is perhaps the most important organ in the body, responsible for the unconscious autonomic activities like breathing, blood pressure and temperature control, sensation, movement, and thought processes. Neurons and glia are the two types of cells that make up the brain. Each area of the...

Introduction to parenting and birthing classes There are three classes that will prepare you for childbirth, breastfeeding, infant care, and parenting. First-time mothers-to-be often have lots of questions and even some worries: How will I know I'm in labor? Will it hurt? Will my baby know how to breastfeed? How do I care for a...

Diabetes home care management facts Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. The main types of diabetes mellitus are type 1 (insulin deficiency; formerly called juvenile diabetes) and type 2 (insulin resistance). Treatment depends on the type and severity of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes requires...

Barrett’s esophagus facts 10% of patients with GERD develop Barrett's esophagus, a risk factor for cancer of the esophagus. Barrett's esophagus is a complication of chronic (long-lasting) and usually severe gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD) but occurs in only a small percentage of patients with GERD. Criteria are needed for screening patients with GERD for Barrett's...

Things to know about tailbone pain (coccydynia) Coccydynia is tailbone pain that occurs at the tip of the tailbone between the buttocks. Coccydynia is inflammation localized to the tailbone (coccyx). There are many mimics of coccydynia. Symptoms and signs of coccydynia include focal pain and tenderness at the tailbone. The pain is usually dull and...