17 Nov 2008 at 11:22am In our first segment on venous disorders we talked about how the blood in the veins is always moving toward the heart and lungs and how, in the legs, it is aided in that movement by the contracting action of the heart, a system of one-way valves, and ...
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14 Nov 2008 at 10:52pm HUNTINGTON -- Hundreds of people learned about eating disorders, stomach ulcers and tobacco cessation techniques Friday at Pullman Plaza Hotel. The topics were just a few of more than 25 diverse educational sessions to be presented at the annual Jose ...
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14 Nov 2008 at 5:59pm Inflammation is a natural and necessary function forming part of the body?s defense mechanism from infection. In its beneficial capacity, it is a temporary reaction, passing as soon as the infectious threat has been eliminated. There are many cases ...
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9 Nov 2008 at 12:35pm Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is often seen in association with other atopic conditions, such as hay fever, asthma, or hives, but is generally not triggered by pollen or other airborne irritants. The disease often runs a chronic course. The term "atopic ...
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5 Nov 2008 at 5:55pm Resize THURSDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- A wide variety of substances can cause the skin condition known as contact dermatitis, which often can be effectively managed with proper diagnosis and treatment, experts say. Contact dermatitis is an acute ...
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13 Oct 2008 at 3:05pm NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A small study suggests that supplementation with vitamin D can boost production of a protective chemical normally found in the skin, and may help prevent skin infections that are a common result of atopic dermatitis ...
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29 Sep 2008 at 12:58pm Chronic actinic dermatitis (CAD), sometimes known as photosensitivity dermatitis/actinic reticuloid syndrome (PD/AR), is a condition in which the skin becomes inflamed, particularly in areas that have been exposed to sunlight or artificial light. In ...
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28 Sep 2008 at 2:01am SageLab.com a subsidiary of Sage Systems, Inc. has launched their newest Patient-based website that offers information for a pain-free, pill-free, all natural treatment options for Americans suffering from Chronic Diseases like: GERD, IBS, Asthma ...
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12 Aug 2008 at 12:51pm Otitis externa, or swimmer's ear, is an infection of the outer ear canal skin and can occur in acute and chronic forms. Excessive water exposure and insertion of foreign implements (usually earbuds) into the ear canal are important causative factors ...
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11 Aug 2008 at 5:45pm It usually occurs in association with an asymptomatic gluten-sensitive enteropathy (disease of the intestine, similar to that in celiac disease. Celiac disease is caused by a sensitivity to gluten, a protein found in wheat, oats, rye, and barley. The ...
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