Cosmetic enhancements to address the signs of aging are becoming more and more popular. Dermal fillers are injectable substances that are placed under the skin to plump it up, increasing volume and reducing the depth of wrinkles and creases....
Cerebral ischemia is a condition signified by reduced blood flow to a particular part of the brain. Without the oxygen and other nutrients brought by the blood, the brain begins to undergo gradual, but permanent cell death. The condition causes...
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke that lasts for less than 24 hours. The Mayo Clinic states that one-third of patients that have a TIA will have a stroke later on in life. Patients that develop a TIA typically have an associated...
The kidney is a vital organ. Without at least one properly functioning kidney, the human body cannot survive. Many different diseases affect how the kidney works and some, like diabetes and hypertension, can even lead to end stage renal disease,...
Crohn's disease is a condition characterized by an inflammation of the digestive tract. The body's overactive immune response can cause the intestines to swell and thicken over time, leading to bothersome symptoms that commonly include diarrhea...
Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the pressure in the eye causes a loss of vision by damaging the optic nerve. One of the main treatment strategies for patients with glaucoma is to lower the pressure inside the eye. There are several classes of...
Most people know that calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth, but calcium is also vital for nerves, heart and muscle function throughout the body. Calcium is the most plentiful mineral in the body, according to University of Maryland...
Increased blood calcium, also called hypercalcemia, often occurs in postmenopausal women, but there are a variety of other causes as well. Hypercalcemia can affect bodily processes that rely on calcium, such as bone formation, the release of...
Wegener's granulomatosis, a type of vasculitis, is classified as an autoimmune disease, has no known cause and when left untreated is fatal. Initially, Wegener's disease might be mistaken for other illnesses with upper or lower respiratory...
