If you have not heard about Colles’ fracture before, it is basically a break in the radius bone which is one of the forearm bones close to the wrist. In most cases, the fracture typically occurs if the individual falls onto his/her outstretched hand. Upon landing on the hand, the end of the radius bone […]
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The increase in the number of measles cases as well as the outbreaks has left many wondering if their children are at risk. Many understand that measles is a preventable disease through vaccination, but some are not truly certain when their children are fully protected against measles. The measles vaccination provides protection against measles but those
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The femur is considered as the biggest and sturdiest bone in the body. The femur is the high bone which extends from the hip joint down to the knee joint. Since the femur is a sturdy bone, it typically requires great force to cause a femur fracture. What are the causes of a femur fracture?
Swimmer’s ear is an exterior ear infection that develops when water, often from swimming pool that gets trapped inside the ear. Even water from swimming, bathing or boating in a river or lake can cause swimmer’s ear. Unlike with the middle ear infections, this condition can be seen from the outside of the ear. Other
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Once the flu season arrives, it is vital that you are prepared. Part of this preparation includes the yearly flu vaccine along with simple preventive measures to reduce the risk of acquiring the disease. The symptoms of the flu tend to vary from one individual to another but most who have the condition will experience
Sublingual immunotherapy or SLIT is a common form of immunotherapy that involves application of drops of allergen extracts beneath the tongue. This form of immunotherapy has been utilized in Europe for many years and its usage in other countries recently increased but still not approved in the U.S. SLIT is typically administered as drops or
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Some individuals claim to suffer from allergy symptoms after consuming beer. Primarily, this was believed to be an allergic reaction to wheat. Nevertheless, some of these individuals did not experience allergy symptoms after eating bread. This leads to the conclusion that the allergic reaction can be triggered by the reaction of the body to malt.
The reactions that occur to any kind of hair dye are not uncommon. They range from irritation that occur locally in areas in direct contact with the hair dye to an actual allergy which provokes local symptoms but can also trigger a systemic reaction that affects other parts of the body. In both cases, the
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Millions of individuals every year die from fire and burn injuries. It is important to note that burns are one of the leading causes of injuries among children. Burns can be caused by scalding from cooking oil or hot liquids, exposure to flames or overexposure to the sun. A burn can also be electrical in
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A migraine is considered as a severe form of headache that is accompanied by other symptoms. These are often linked to vision although might also include other symptoms such as dizziness, nausea or sensation of pins and needles. Migraines are severe headaches and can be categorized as with or without aura. An aura is one
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