Category: Health (A – Z)

Reading is an important skill for communication, education, and most types of work. Reading disorders interfere with people’s ability to read and affect how...

PTCA; Cholangiogram – PTCA; PTC; PBD-Percutaneous Biliary drainage A percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram (PTCA) is an x-ray of the bile ducts. These are the tubes...

Stool ova and parasites exam is a lab test to look for parasites or eggs (ova) in a stool sample. The parasites are associated...

Alpha-1 antitrypsin is a laboratory test to measure the amount of alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT) in your blood. How the Test is Performed A blood...

Osteoporosis, which means “porous bone,” is a disease in which the bones gradually become weak and brittle. The condition often results in broken bones,...

Diabetes is a chronic (long term) condition marked by abnormally high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. People with diabetes either do not...

Breast cancer is when a cancerous tumor occurs inside the breast. About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. Earlier...

Depression is when feelings of loss, anger, sadness, or frustration make it hard for you to do the things you enjoy in everyday life....

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that affects about one in three American adults, and two-thirds of people over age 65....

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete medical system that has been used to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses for more than 2,000 years....

Mind-body medicine uses the power of thoughts and emotions to influence physical health. As Hippocrates once wrote, “The natural healing force within each one...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common kind of arthritis. It is a joint disease caused by inflammation. Healthy cartilage, the firm, rubbery tissue that...

Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis:>>>>>>>>>HomeSHOULDER JOINT: The human shoulder is made up of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula (shoulder blade), and the...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) develops from problems in a nerve in the wrist — not the muscles, as some people believe. • Symptoms of...

Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects your joints, and makes them stiff and painful. It’s sometimes called ‘wear and tear’ arthritis. Osteoarthritis most often...

Back Pain During Pregnancy: Pregnancy can be a wonderful time for a woman, but there are a number of side effects that can disrupt...

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the attachment points between tendons, ligaments, or capsule and bone. It causes arthritis of the joints,...

Low back pain is an extremely common problem that is often poorly managed. Back pain is a particular challenge because it is so common,...

Stroke means cerebro-vascular attack/accident. A stroke is a condition in which the brain cells suddenly die because of a lack of oxygen. This can...