We have created this section because
we realize that when you get sick, understanding what's happening to your
body can be very confusing. If you understand what causes your illness,
why certain tests are ordered, and how certain treatments work, you will
be better able to work with your doctor to reach your optimal level of
health. Please click on the appropriate headline to view an article.
Please let us know what topics
you would like reviewed next in this section.
What is Non-Insulin
Dependent Diabetes?
Finding out you have diabetes can be very upsetting. This article describes
what non-insulin dependent diabetes is and offers tips on how to take
care of yourself if you have it.
What
is Insulin Dependent Diabetes?
Describes the causes and symptoms of insulin-dependent diabetes. Briefly
discusses diet, exercise, and complications when blood sugar levels are
too high or too low.
What
is Asthma?
Discusses the causes of asthma, medications, and what you can do to decrease
the frequency and severity of asthmatic attacks.
American Cancer
Society Website
Comprehensive information on cancer, including prostate cancer and breast
cancer; a list of ACS publications, programs and services; and a list
of other websites providing information on cancer detection and treatment.
The Heart
and How it Works
This is the first in a series of articles regarding cardio-vascular diseases.
This article describes the different parts of your heart and how they
work. Be sure to read this article first. In future issues, we will describe
the causes, symptoms, and ways to prevent cardio-vascular disease. Cardio-vascular
diseases we will discuss are: atherosclerosis, high blood-pressure, heart
attacks, arrthymias, strokes, congenital heart defects, rheumatic heart
disease, and congestive heart failure.
Facts About
HIV and Its Transmission
Discusses how the HIV virus is transmitted, and suggests precautions that
should be used to prevent this transmission. This article also dispels
some common misperceptions about HIV transmissions.
What is Dystonia?
A neurological movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions.
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Acute Diseases
This section deals with diseases that affect both children and adults.
To understand the importance of immunization, we must understand the symptoms
and complications that can result from the diseases featured in this section.
Our goal in this section is to inform you of the possible consequences
of these diseases.
Adult Diseases
Childhood Diseases
What
is a Gamma Knife?
Not a knife in the literal sense, the Gamma Knife is a bladeless "knife"
that performs brain surgery without cutting
