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What does “fibrillation” mean? Picture of a cross section of the heart, including the atria and ventricles Atrial fibrillation and ventricular fibrillation are heart conditions that include the term “fibrillation.” When defined as related to the heart, "fibrillation" refers to a very rapid irregular contractions of the heart’s muscle fibers. What are the main differences...

Stress and lack of sleep can increase the risk of getting an eye stye by lowering immunity and making the body more susceptible to infection Styes are caused by bacterial infections in the oil glands of the eyelid. However, stress and lack of sleep can increase the risk of getting an eye stye by lowering...

Breast cancer survivors may have a higher risk of abnormal lymph node swelling Lymphedema in breast cancer survivors occurs due to blockage of the lymph carrying vessels after cancer therapy such as lymph node removal surgery and radiotherapy as a side effect of these treatments. Breast cancer survivors may have a higher risk of abnormal...

Facts you should know about septic arthritis (infectious arthritis) Bacterial, fungal, and viral infections may cause septic arthritis. Septic arthritis is infection of one or more joints by microorganisms. Septic arthritis can be caused by fungal, viral, and bacterial infections. Risks for the development of septic arthritis include a patient taking immune-suppression medicines, intravenous drug...

Do vaccines cause autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)? Share Your Story Many studies that have looked at whether there is a relationship between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). To date, the studies continue to show that vaccines are not associated with ASDs. However, CDC knows that some parents and others still have concerns. To address...

What is keratoplasty eye surgery? Automated lamellar keratoplasty eye surgery, or ALK, is a surgical procedure used to correct vision in people with severe nearsightedness and mild degrees of farsightedness. What Happens During Keratoplasty Eye Surgery? Keratoplasty eye surgery, performed under local anesthesia, usually takes less than an hour to complete. A cutting device is...

Lipodystrophy definition and facts Readers Comments 3 Share Your Story Picture of HIV Lipodystrophy Lipodystrophy refers to medical problem where there is an abnormal distribution of fat in the body. This can refer both to fat loss (lipoatrophy) and abnormal accumulation of fat tissue. The disease may be inherited genetically, (for example, familial partial lipodystrophy...

Cosmetic Procedures and Lip Augmentation So you want to improve the appearance of your lips? You’ve got your reasons. Plumping your pucker often improves self-confidence and sexual confidence. The good news is that you have many options to improve the appearance of your lips. The methods we discuss here also reduce fine lines and wrinkles...

Things to know about poison ivy, oak, and sumac What does poison ivy look like on the skin? Red, itchy, bumps, or blisters on the skin are typical. Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are poisonous plants that can cause an itchy rash upon contact. A substance called urushiol, found in these plants, causes the...

There's no known cure for ADHD ADHD cannot be cured.  Early diagnosis and management with a good treatment plan can help a person manage their symptoms. The treatment of ADHD depends on several factors such as: Age Severity of symptoms Predominant symptoms (predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, inattentive, or both) The treatment of ADHD involves the combined use...