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Psoriatic arthritis is a painful condition that affects the joints. For most individuals, psoriatic arthritis appears years after psoriasis. Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis come and go, but it is a lifelong condition that may cause severe damage to the joints. Joint changes and deformity are often found in people with psoriatic arthritis. Symptoms Let your dermatologist know if you have psoriasis and any of these symptoms: swollen fingers or toes, nails that are pitted, swollen and tender joints, heel pain, lower back pain, stiffness...
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Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is vital to the regulatory functions of the human body. It is found in your blood and helps in the building of healthy cells and making hormones in your body. High cholesterol in your body, however, can have an adverse impact on your heart and health in general. In the long run, this can lead to several heart diseases. This is due to deposits of fat building up in an individual’s blood vessels which in turn leads to...
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Hepatitis C is a contagious virus that is transmitted through contact with infected blood. This virus affects the liver of an infected individual. Over time, hepatitis C can cause significant damage to the liver as well as lead to the development of cancer. Many people who are infected with hepatitis C don’t experience any discernible signs or symptoms until their liver becomes damaged. Blood Transfusions Hepatitis C is a blood-borne illness, and it can be contracted by blood transfusion. Exposure to infected blood is...
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There are three vital things you should know about lung cancer: it is an equal opportunity “killer;” non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type and grows and spreads more slowly than other affected cells; and recent findings show that lung cancer survival rates have improved. Therefore, the prospects for people with advanced disease are better in 2014 that they were several years ago. Lung cancer causes involve the usual two suspects: smoking followed closely by asbestos (think Mesothelioma). Next you can...
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Many women swear by the beauty products they use, but few women are aware of the ingredients used to make those products. Some of the chemicals in beauty products are incredibly harmful. Here are five ingredients found in beauty products that you should avoid at all costs. 1. Parabens One extremely problematic ingredient often found in beauty products is parabens. This is added to extend the shelf life of beauty products like cosmetics and can be absorbed into the body through the skin. According to...
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When visiting a hospital, patients come in contact with many different employees who contribute in different ways to the treatment and business aspect of patient care. Behind the scenes of bustling treatment centers are important professionals who hold the responsibility of coding medical procedures and assuring that insurance companies are billed accurately and promptly. These people are known as medical billing and coding specialists. Billing and coding specialists are vital to the smooth operation of all hospitals and physicians’ offices. Each symptom, diagnosis, and...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes swelling, redness, pain and discomfort that gets worse if left untreated. The inflammation that the disease causes can affect internal organs as well. Eyes, lungs, and heart are some of which can be affected by it. Despite the condition being a chronic illness, it is possible that people with rheumatoid arthritis can go long periods of time without showing any symptoms.The dangerous thing about rheumatoid arthritis is that it is a progressive disease which means that...
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The prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation is set to increase in the coming decades. Thus, physicians are trying to formulate an action plan to circumvent the growing crisis. But what is the root of the condition? While the exact cause of Atrial Fibrillation remains unknown, the disease is more prevalent in particular groups than in others. Being in any of the risk groups predisposes you to develop the condition if you haven’t developed it already. Therefore, it is important to know the risk factors associated...
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Depression is a health condition that is associated with various symptoms such as loss of interest, low thinking, change in eating and sleeping habits, the melancholic mood among others. There are two types of depression, unipolar and bipolar depression. A clinical officer needs to identify which kind of depression a patient is suffering from, before proceeding with a treatment plan. According to research studies, the two depression disorders are confused by most doctors. Almost one-third of patients suffering from bipolar depression disorder are initially...
Psoriatic arthritis is a painful condition that affects the joints. For most individuals, psoriatic arthritis appears years after psoriasis. Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis come and go, but it is a lifelong condition that may cause severe damage to the joints. Joint changes and deformity are often found in people with psoriatic arthritis. Symptoms Let your dermatologist know if you have psoriasis and any of these symptoms: swollen fingers or toes, nails that are pitted, swollen and tender joints, heel pain, lower back pain, stiffness...
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is vital to the regulatory functions of the human body. It is found in your blood and helps in the building of healthy cells and making hormones in your body. High cholesterol in your body, however, can have an adverse impact on your heart and health in general. In the long run, this can lead to several heart diseases. This is due to deposits of fat building up in an individual’s blood vessels which in turn leads to...
Hepatitis C is a contagious virus that is transmitted through contact with infected blood. This virus affects the liver of an infected individual. Over time, hepatitis C can cause significant damage to the liver as well as lead to the development of cancer. Many people who are infected with hepatitis C don’t experience any discernible signs or symptoms until their liver becomes damaged. Blood Transfusions Hepatitis C is a blood-borne illness, and it can be contracted by blood transfusion. Exposure to infected blood is...
There are three vital things you should know about lung cancer: it is an equal opportunity “killer;” non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type and grows and spreads more slowly than other affected cells; and recent findings show that lung cancer survival rates have improved. Therefore, the prospects for people with advanced disease are better in 2014 that they were several years ago. Lung cancer causes involve the usual two suspects: smoking followed closely by asbestos (think Mesothelioma). Next you can...
Many women swear by the beauty products they use, but few women are aware of the ingredients used to make those products. Some of the chemicals in beauty products are incredibly harmful. Here are five ingredients found in beauty products that you should avoid at all costs. 1. Parabens One extremely problematic ingredient often found in beauty products is parabens. This is added to extend the shelf life of beauty products like cosmetics and can be absorbed into the body through the skin. According to...
When visiting a hospital, patients come in contact with many different employees who contribute in different ways to the treatment and business aspect of patient care. Behind the scenes of bustling treatment centers are important professionals who hold the responsibility of coding medical procedures and assuring that insurance companies are billed accurately and promptly. These people are known as medical billing and coding specialists. Billing and coding specialists are vital to the smooth operation of all hospitals and physicians’ offices. Each symptom, diagnosis, and...
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes swelling, redness, pain and discomfort that gets worse if left untreated. The inflammation that the disease causes can affect internal organs as well. Eyes, lungs, and heart are some of which can be affected by it. Despite the condition being a chronic illness, it is possible that people with rheumatoid arthritis can go long periods of time without showing any symptoms.The dangerous thing about rheumatoid arthritis is that it is a progressive disease which means that...
The prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation is set to increase in the coming decades. Thus, physicians are trying to formulate an action plan to circumvent the growing crisis. But what is the root of the condition? While the exact cause of Atrial Fibrillation remains unknown, the disease is more prevalent in particular groups than in others. Being in any of the risk groups predisposes you to develop the condition if you haven’t developed it already. Therefore, it is important to know the risk factors associated...
Depression is a health condition that is associated with various symptoms such as loss of interest, low thinking, change in eating and sleeping habits, the melancholic mood among others. There are two types of depression, unipolar and bipolar depression. A clinical officer needs to identify which kind of depression a patient is suffering from, before proceeding with a treatment plan. According to research studies, the two depression disorders are confused by most doctors. Almost one-third of patients suffering from bipolar depression disorder are initially...