Best Psoriasis Blogs of 2013
Not for the easily offended, Toby Hadoke’s blog is a good-humored journey through the recent psoriasis experiences of this talented writer, actor, and comedian. It will leave even the most melancholy...
View ArticleCan medication slow growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms?
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A new clinical study at the University of Michigan Health System will test the ability of a once daily dose of doxycycline to reduce the growth of small abdominal aortic aneurysms....
View ArticleNeutropenia
What Is Neutropenia? Neutropenia is a blood condition. It occurs when neutrophil levels are low. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that protects your body from infections. Without enough...
View ArticleComa
What Is a Coma? A coma is a prolonged state of unconsciousness. A coma occurs when a part of the brain is damaged, either temporarily or permanently. This damage results in unconsciousness, an...
View ArticleOrthostatic Hypotension (Postural Hyoptension)
What Is Orthostatic Hypotension? Orthostatic hypotension (also called postural hypotension) is a sudden fall in blood pressure that occurs upon standing quickly. Blood pressure is the force of your...
View ArticleFever of Unknown Origin
What Is a Fever of Unknown Origin? A fever of unknown origin (FUO) is a fever of at least 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 degrees Celsius) that either lasts for more than three weeks or occurs frequently...
View ArticleU-M Health System CEO applauds Senate vote on Medicaid expansion
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View ArticlePsoriasis Diet: Fact or Fiction?
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, psoriasis is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the United States. It can develop at any age, but usually occurs in people between 15 and 25 years...
View Article5 Stages of Parkinsons
Stage II is considered a moderate form of Parkinson’s, and the symptoms are much more noticeable than those experienced in stage I. Stiffness, tremors, and trembling may be more noticeable, and...
View ArticleGetting Back On Track After an Injury
Have you ever felt a nagging pain in your knee during an intense workout, and convinced yourself to train through the pain? Perhaps you took an over-the-counter pain reliever once you got home and...
View ArticlePictures of Anaphylaxis Symptoms
Next, the swelling or inflammation will likely spread. Inflammation is a key sign of immune activity, and will often signal an allergic reaction. The eyes, lips, hands, feet, and other areas of the...
View ArticleTime for tech transfer law to change? U-M doctor looks at history of...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The law that has helped medical discoveries make the leap from university labs to the marketplace for more than 30 years needs revising, in part to ensure the American people benefit...
View ArticleNatural Remedies for Children With Allergies
Your child’s skin may be swollen, red, itchy, scaly, or bumpy. This dermatitis often results from touching an allergen such as poison ivy, items made from latex, such as balloons or toys, or nickel in...
View ArticleOrthostatic Hypotension (Postural Hyoptension)
What Is Orthostatic Hypotension? Orthostatic hypotension (also called postural hypotension) is a sudden fall in blood pressure that occurs upon standing quickly. Blood pressure is the force of your...
View ArticleNotre Dame fan who suffered game day heart attack gets in fightin' shape
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- It was called the biggest comeback in Big House history when Leo Staudacher, 71, suffered cardiac arrest at the 2011 University of Michigan-Notre Dame game, and by the fourth...
View ArticleLessons from the worm: How the elderly can live an active life
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — When the tiny roundworm C. elegans reaches middle age—at about two weeks old — it can’t quite move like it did in the bloom of youth. But rather than imposing an exercise regimen to...
View ArticleSprains and Strains
What Are Sprains and Strains? Sprains and strains are injuries to the body, often resulting from physical activity. These injuries are common and can range from minor to severe, depending on the...
View ArticleRash on Genitals
A genital rash is a skin symptom that can be caused by a number of health problems and can occur on any part of the male or female genital area. Rashes are normally reddish in color, may be painful or...
View ArticleRaised Skin Bump
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Raised skin bumps can result from many conditions, benign or harmful, but in most cases they are harmless. They can vary in appearance depending on the cause.
View ArticleUnderstanding Prostate Cancer: The Gleason Scale
According to the NCI, a Gleason score of 6 or lower, a PSA level of 10-20 ng/ml, and an early tumor stage places you in the low-risk category. Together, these factors mean that the prostate cancer is...
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