Internal-Medicine

• As Seen on Grey’s Anatomy – Acute Porphyria

  Nervous System 04.03.2010 View Comments

  

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  On the last episode of Grey’s Anatomy (which, we know, was two weeks ago – sorry for the delay) Dr Bailey recalls a case in her intern year that helped her become the doctor she is…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Grey's Anatomy, Internal-Medicine

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – How the Intestines Can Affect Your Whole Life

  Intestine 26.12.2009 View Comments

  

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  Danger level: Low

  What is it?

  Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition of the digestive system causing pain and a change in bowel habits.

  Who gets it?

  It’s…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Low, Gastroenterology, Internal-Medicine

• Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia – A Rare Blood Cancer That Can Lead To Strokes

  Blood 30.09.2009 View Comments

  

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  A few days ago Bob asked the following question in the health forums:

  Hi Guys,
  My mother, after having a mild stroke, was said to have "Hyperviscosity" of her blood.

  …[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, Hematology, Internal-Medicine

• All You Need To Know About Diabetes

  Pancreas, Whole Body 19.09.2009 View Comments

  

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  Diabetes affects about 21 million people in the US, and much more around the world. It raises our risk for other diseases as well. Here you will learn what it is, and how to avoid it…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, Endocrinology, Internal-Medicine

• In The News – What’s Hepatitis A and How to Avoid It

  Liver 22.07.2009 View Comments

  

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  As reported by The Huffington Post this week, a McDonald’s food handler at a Milan, Illinois, restaurant was carrying the hepatitis A virus, and allegedly exposed up to 10,000 people to the…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Low, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Internal-Medicine, News

• Osteoporosis – How Your Bones Can Get Thinner With Age And What You Can Do To Avoid It

  Bone 18.07.2009 View Comments

  

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  Danger level: Medium

  What is it?

  Osteoporosis (the word is in Greek: “Osteo” means bone, and “porosis” means holes) is a condition in which bones become thin and weakened, which makes them susceptible…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Endocrinology, Internal-Medicine

• Iron Deficiency Anemia – A Common Type of Anemia

  Blood 21.06.2009 View Comments

  

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  Danger level: Medium

  What is it?

  Iron deficiency anemia is a type of anemia caused by a lack of iron in the body.

  Who gets it?

  Iron deficiency anemia is common….[More]

  Tags: Adults, Children, Hematology, Internal-Medicine

• Peptic Ulcer Disease – Wounds in your stomach and intestines

  Intestine 19.06.2009 View Comments

  

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  Danger: Medium

  What is it?

  Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a condition in which wounds form in the digestive tract, mainly in the stomach or the duodenum (a part of the…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Gastroenterology, Internal-Medicine

• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) – All You Need To Know

  Blood vessels 07.06.2009 View Comments

  

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  Danger level: High

  What is it?

  Hypertension is an elevated level of the blood pressure, which can lead to serious complications.

  Who gets it?

  Hypertension affects about 60 million people in the US…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Cardiology, Danger-High, Internal-Medicine

• In the News – Hodgkin’s Disease

  Blood 23.05.2009 View Comments

  

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  A few days ago a court decision was made that ruled in favor of treating Daniel Hauser’s Hodgkin’s lymphoma, in spite of his parents’ objections. Since then, his mother took him and…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Children, Danger-High, Internal-Medicine, News, Oncology