Oral thrush is fungal infection of the mouth caused by Candida albicans. This results in white patches in the mouth. Some amount of fungus is present in the mouths of most people. This is kept in check by the normal bacterial flora of the oral...
Nuclear stress tests are used to diagnose heart problems by producing images of the heart at rest and after exercise. A technician injects a nuclear isotope into the patient and takes images with a nuclear camera of the resting heart, reports the...
Diabetes is a very prevalent condition, according to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, as 7.8 percent of the population has diabetes. Those afflicted with the disease generally fall into two categories: type 1 and type 2. Before...
Taking medications such as corticosteroids can affect your body in a variety of ways. One issue that sometimes occurs with corticosteroid therapy is the development of diabetes, which can persist even after the steroid treatment is stopped. As a...
Thrush is a condition in which yeast accumulates on the tongue or lining of the mouth. The Mayo Clinic reports that the fungus, Candida albicans is the most common source of thrush. Thrush may affect anyone, but is most common in infants, people...
After an emergency, citizens may have to manage on their own for days until government agencies can come to the rescue, according to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency. Everyone should have at least a three-day supply of food and water,...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is often referred to as HBOT. It is a type of medical treatment that involves placing the body in a sealed chamber. The chamber is filled with nothing but pure oxygen that continuously flows at a rate of 100 percent...
Quitting smoking is not easy. A look at the enormous market devoted to helping smokers quit the habit shows just how difficult it is. The primary category of smoking cessation products is nicotine replacement therapy. These products give...
