Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) facts SARS causes a decrease in white blood cells and platelet (clotting cell) counts in the blood. SARS is the febrile "severe acute respiratory syndrome" that first appeared in 2003 and spread rapidly to more than two dozen countries across the world, infecting over 8,000 people and killing 774 before it could be contained in...
Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome: Get Facts About Treatment
What is Rothmund-Thomson syndrome (RTS)? Rothmund-Thomson syndrome is a rare condition that affects many parts of the body, particularly the skin. What are the signs and symptoms of Rothmund-Thomson syndrome? Share Your Story People with this condition typically develop redness on the cheeks between ages 3 months and 6 months. Over time the rash spreads to the arms and legs,...
What Can You Do For Treatment if Your Blood Pressure is Too Low?
How to measure blood pressure Low blood pressure is a reading of 90/60 or lower. Low blood pressure is treated with home care and medications. A reading of your blood pressure is taken to estimate its pressure as it flows through your arteries. There are two numbers associated with blood pressure: Systolic: This is the higher number and measures blood...
Radiation Therapy Types & Side Effects
What is radiation therapy? In radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy), invisible high-energy rays or beams of subatomic particles are used to damage cancer cells and can stop them from growing and dividing. This ultimately can kill the cancer cells treated with radiation. A specialist in radiation therapy is called a radiation oncologist. What are the types of radiation therapy? Readers...
Skin Biopsy: Results, Procedure, Healing, Infection
What is a skin biopsy? A skin biopsy is used to diagnose skin conditions, including skin cancer, by removing a piece of skin for further examination. A skin biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin for the purpose of further examination in the laboratory using a microscope. Skin biopsies are performed to diagnose a number of conditions. Biopsies...
What Is the Reduction of Posterior Elbow Dislocation? Procedure
What causes posterior elbow dislocation? The reduction of posterior elbow dislocation is a procedure in which the displaced bone is aligned correctly in the joint and restored to its original position by pulling or pushing it. The elbow joint is formed by two bones (the radius and ulna) of your forearm and one bone (the humerus) of your upper arm....
PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections) Treatment, Symptoms
Facts you should know about pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) Streptococcal infections can cause PANDAS. PANDAS is an acronym for "pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections." It is a fairly recently described disorder (1990s). An autoimmune response to a streptococcal infection is the leading theory as to the cause of PANDAS. It is diagnosed...
Is a muscle cut necessary during a submuscular breast augmentation?
Why is submuscular breast augmentation done? Submuscular breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that involves changing the shape of the breasts and enlarging them by placing an implant below the breast muscles. Submuscular breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that involves changing the shape of the breasts and enlarging them by placing an implant below the breast muscles. The muscles...
Protect Your Teeth: 19 Bad Dental Habits to Avoid
19 bad dental habits to avoid introduction You brush and floss your teeth twice a day and see your dentist and hygienist regularly, but did you know common, everyday habits may be harming your teeth? Some habits involve what (or how) you eat. Some bad habits involve what you drink. Other habits involve playing sports and doing other activities that...
Sty (Stye) Treatment, Duration, Symptoms, Remedies & Pictures
An illustration shows two types of styes.Source: MedicineNet Facts you should know about a sty (stye) There are two distinct types of styes: hordeolum and chalazion. Each has different causes and treatments. A hordeolum is a blockage of one of the sweat glands found in the skin of the lid and base of the eyelashes, or one of the small...