Urinary incontinence occurs whenever a person unintentionally passes urine. According to the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP), as many as 15 to 35 percent of people over the age of 60 may suffer from urinary incontinence, and...
Frostbite occurs when exposure to extreme cold causes ice crystals to form in the cells of skin and the underlying tissue. Frostbitten areas turn hard and pale and become numb until re-warming. Mild cases of frostbite affect the skin and the...
Levitra is a brand name prescription drug indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It contains the generic medication vardenafil hydrochloride and is available in 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg and 20 mg tablets. The drug is normally taken one hour...
According to Brian Hoffman, M.D., Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, the most common cardiovascular disease in America is high blood pressure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that as of 2006, 32 percent of...
Doctors prescribe alpha blocker medications for several health disorders, most related to the circulatory system. Available in short-acting and long-acting forms, these drugs relax smooth muscles and help small blood vessels stay open. Some types...
A pheochromocytoma is an adrenal gland tumor located in the center (medulla) of the adrenal gland. It causes the adrenal gland to produce too much adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine). These tumors are usually benign, but...
