Heart Failure
2021-02-02
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Heart failure is a syndrome that causes a reduction in the heart's ability to pump blood. Normally, the heart pumps blood to supply vital nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body. In heart failure, the heart has difficulty pumping adequately and starts to function in an abnormal manner…
Emphysema Pathogenesis
2021-02-02
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Emphysema refers to the irreversible damage caused to the delicate air sacs in the lungs called alveoli. The exact pathogenesis of emphysema has been an important subject of research, although the exact mechanisms is still not clear. Factors that have been found to cause emphysema are described below. Alpha-1 antitrypsin…
What Causes Fibromyalgia?
2021-02-02
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The exact cause of fibromyalgia syndrome is unknown, however, several factors have been associated with this condition and this has led to several hypotheses and theories relating to the condition and its cause. Some of the possible causes include:- In a large majority of patients there is no explainable cause…
Narcissism Variations
2021-02-02
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According to American psychologist Theodore Millon who researched personality disorders, there are five variations of narcissism and these are described below. The unprincipled narcissist who tends to be fraudulent, deceptive and exploitative. The compensatory narcissist who exhibits avoidant behaviors and passive aggressive features. The amorous narcissist who is exhibitionist and…
Lyme Disease Treatment
2021-02-02
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Using antibiotics appropriately, your health care provider can effectively treat your Lyme disease. In general, the sooner you begin treatment following infection, the quicker and more complete your recovery. Antibiotics such as doxycycline, cefuroxime axetil, or amoxicillin, taken orally for a few weeks, can speed the healing of the EM…
What is Osteoporosis?
2021-02-02
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Osteoporosis is a condition that means your bones are weak, and you're more likely to break a bone. Since there are no symptoms, you might not know your bones are getting weaker until you break a bone! You can't "catch" osteoporosis or give it to someone else. 'Osteoporosis' literally means…