Chronic Illness
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Wet Macular Degeneration Intravitreal Injection
By: Sharon Perkins
Wet macular degeneration(AMD) affects millions of people in the US. Many are treated with intravitreal injections; medication is injected into the eye with a thin needle. more...
By: Kristie Jernigan
A cough is usually something that goes away. However, when it lasts for weeks, it becomes chronic and the cause needs to be investigated by a physician. more...
By: Sarah Tomley
The treatments for decalcifying the blood and thinning the blood work actively against one another, but Japanese food "natto" may cure both problems at once. more...
Understanding Symptoms of Osteoporosis & Risks
A medical article lists osteoporosis risks including bone fracture from calcium deficiency. A science magazine warns that an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency exists. more...
By: Zoe Langley
Scoliosis affects as many as six million people in the United States. Early diagnosis and treatment improve the odds of stopping this disorder from progressing. more...
Farm Pesticides & Crop Pollution Concerns
Aerial crop spraying with pesticides newspaper article criticizes EPA regulations. Asthma, allergies, learning disorders, and cancer blamed on pesticides in food chain. more...
Treatment of Long Term TBI-Related Spasticity
By: Sara E. Lewis
If early-stage involuntary muscle tightness goes unnoticed by the TBI patient or caregivers, the long term condition and resulting pain can be controlled with medication. more...
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