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- The Role of Fluorine within the Pharmaceutical Industry
- In general, most people associate the ninth element on the periodic table, fluorine, with dentistry. However, this is only one side of this versatile chemical. In its pure form, it is actually a poisonous gas, unfit for consumption by humans. Many d...
- The History of Anesthesia
- Over the years there have been many inventions which have made our lives easier. Considering these inventions, perhaps none is as overlooked as anesthesia. Anesthesia is a catchall term for substances meant to block sensation. They are used in most...
- The Use of Fluorine within Advanced Cultures
- Many people working outside the field of chemistry do not realize that much of what we touch everyday contains a fluorine compound. Fluorine is a versatile element that has unique bonding properties and is also very stable. This makes it ideal for i...
- Vibrant Health With Coenzyme q10
- You may not be aware of it, but if it weren't for coenzyme q10, you would feel as if you had no energy at all. The fact is that this particular biochemical substance is what governs 95% of our metabolic processes, especially heartbeat and liver fu...
- Alzheimer's Disease: What you must know
- Alzheimer's disease is also simply called Alzheimer's, which is the most common cause of dementia, afflicting about 24 million people across the globe. Alzheimer's is a terminal and degenerative disease that is currently has no cure. It affects peop...
- Laparoscopy
- Laparoscopy A laparoscope is a small telescope-like instrument with a light on one end which is passed through a small incision below the navel. This allows the physician to view and examine the organs in the abdominal cavity.The laparoscopic surger...
- Friends of Schneider Children's
- Friends of Schneider Children's is an association of friends which has been active on behalf of the hospital since 1992. It was founded in order to provide wide-ranging support for the hospital and to promote community awareness about its activities...
- Healthbase Helps Mexican Get Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Surgery in India
- Healthbase has helped a Mexican patient get hip resurfacing surgery in India. The unavailability of Birmingham hip resurfacing surgery drives not only scores of Americans and Canadians but also Mexicans and many others overseas to India and to other...
- What is Leukemia and Symptoms of Leukemia
- Leukemia is a form of cancer that begins in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow¡ªthe soft, inner part of the bones. Leukemia, which literally means "white blood" in Greek, occurs when there is an excess of abnormal white blood cells in the b...
- What is Lyme Disease and Symptoms of Lyme Disease
- Lyme disease (LD) is a multi-system bacterial infection caused by a the spirochete Borrelia burgdoferi (Bb). The pathogen was named in honor of the discoverer and a founding board member of the Lyme Disease Foundation, Willy Burgdorfer, PhD, MD (hon...
- Symptoms of Schizophrenia and Treatment of Schizophrenia
- Commonly known as insanity or madness, schizophrenia is a chronic psychotic disorder with onset typically occurring in adolescence or young adulthood. Schizophrenia results in fluctuating, gradually deteriorating, or relatively stable disturbances i...
- Symptoms of Liver Failure and Treatment of Liver Failure
- Liver failure are leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States, with the majority of preventable cases attributed to excessive alcohol consumption, viral hepatitis, or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Cirrhosis often is an indolen...
- Causes of Tick Bite and Symptoms of Tick Bite
- A tick is a small brown bug that attaches to the skin and sucks blood for 3 to 6 days. The bite is usually painless and doesn't itch. The wood tick, which carries Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Colorado tick fever, is up to 1/2 inch in size. The d...
- What is Migraines, Headaches and Treatment of Migraines Headaches
- It has been estimated that 70% of migraine sufferers are female. Of these female migraine sufferers, 60%-70% report that their migraines are related to their menstrual cycles -- hence the name, menstrual migraines. In some cases, these painful heada...
- What is Bursitis and Causes of Bursitis
- A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction around your joints. When the bursa becomes inflamed (swollen) because the fluid inside is infected or irritated by too much movement, this is called bursitis. It causes pain, swelling and difficult...
- Symptoms of Chicken Pox and Treatment of Chicken Pox
- Chickenpox is an infectious disease caused by the varicella virus. Most cases occur in children under age 15 but older children and adults can get it. It spreads very easily from one child to another. Symptoms include an uncomfortable, itchy rash, f...
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