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2009-11-11 21:59
Health Matters : What is a Nasoductal Cyst ?
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The nasolacrimal duct drains tears and other secretions of the eyes into the nasal cavity. The duct begins as a small opening at the inner, lower eyelid. The pass towards the nose and then down into the nasal cavity where they drain. Injuries or infections of the du ..
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2009-11-11 21:58
Health Matters : What is Nasal Vestibulitis ?
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Nasal Vestibulitis occurs when there is inflammation of the tissue around the entrance to the nose, the nasal vestibule. Minor infections at the opening of the nose may result in pimples at the base of nasal hairs (folliculitis) and sometimes crusts around the nostr ..
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2009-11-11 21:57
Health Meds : What is a Nasal Abscess ?
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Abscess of the nasal septum is usually traumatic. A hematoma is formed underneath the mucosal lining of the nose. It becomes secondarily infected. Marked swelling and pain occur. Destruction of cartilage and bone as well as infection of the bone, osteomyelitis, may ..
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2009-11-11 21:41
Health Matters : What is Narcolepsy ?
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Narcolepsy is a rare sleep disorder. It is defined by uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep at any place or time. The episode includes a 10- or 15-minute sleep attack, in which the person may feel rested only briefly. This is followed by an uncomfortable feeling ..
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2009-11-11 21:39
Health Matters : What is a Meningiomas ?
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The dura mater is a thick membrane that encloses both the brain and spinal cord. Meningiomas are tumors that arise from cells contained in this layer of tissue. The tumors are benign. Meningiomas typically grow slowly and, accordingly, can reach very large sizes bef ..
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2009-11-11 21:38
Health Matters : What is Malignant Melanoma ?
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Malignant melanoma is an uncommon form of skin cancer. It arises, usually painlessly, from a cell that produces pigment. Over two-thirds of malignant melanomas arise from normal appearing skin. About one-third develop from an existing mole. When the melanoma first ..
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2009-11-11 21:38
Health Matters : What is Mastoiditis ?
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Mastoiditis is a bacterial infection of the bone immediately behind the ear. It is hollow, like the sinuses of the face, and is connected to the middle ear cavity. Infection may spread from the ear into the mastoid bone. Since the structures involved with hearing ar ..
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2009-11-11 21:27
Health Matters Now : What is Marfan's Syndrome ?
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Marfan's syndrome is a rare, inherited disorder involving the body's connective tissues. It primarily affects the musculoskeletal system, the cardiovascular system and the eyes. The diagnosis can be made in newborns, however, signs or symptoms sometimes do not becom ..
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2009-11-11 21:25
Health USA : What Causes Malaria ?
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Malaria is one of the world's most common diseases. It is transmitted by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito, via contaminated blood, congenitally (mother to child), or by needle sharing among drug users. It is caused by a parasite. Over 200 million people wor ..
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2009-11-11 21:19
Health Matters America : What is Malabsorption ?
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Malabsorption is characterized by poor absorption of nutrients, vitamins and minerals from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream. Organs that may be involved include the intestinal tract, the liver and the pancreas.
There are a number of causes of malabsorp ..
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2009-11-11 21:19
Health Matters : What is a Lung Abscess ?
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Infections of the lung sometimes will develop a walled off abscess cavity. As this cavity enlarges, pus accumulated in it. Frequently, these abscess occur when some material has been aspirated, or inhaled, from the mouth or throat. Diseases, such as lung cancer, can ..
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2009-11-11 21:18
Health Matters USA : What is Lumbar Spondylosis ?
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Lumbar spondylosis is principally a disease of mid and later life. As the lumbar discs and associated ligaments undergo aging, the disc spaces frequently narrow. Thickening of the ligaments that surround the disc and those that surround the facet joints develops. Th ..
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2009-11-11 21:17
Health Matters USA : What is Lumbar Radiculopathy
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Lumbar radiculopathy refers to disorders that affect the nerve roots of the lumbar spine. These nerves principally supply the muscles and sensation of the legs. The most common causes are lumbar disc disease, spinal stenosis, arachnoiditis and spinal deformity.
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2009-11-11 19:58
Affordable Healthcare for Items Under Insurance Deductibles
From Hernias to Lipomas, and from Gallbladder Removals to Hysterectomies, there is a large group of procedures that people with large insurance deductibles have to cover out-of-pocket. As healthcare costs continue to grow, so do insurance deductibles. As a solution for those who cannot easily come u ..
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2009-11-11 18:55
Formostar Encore Dual Treatment Infrared Body Wrap System Increases Spa Revenue
Formostar Direct is pleased to announce the immediate availability of their New Formostar Encore, a Dual Treatment Professional Infrared Body Wrap System that generates increased spa revenue while maximizing profit potential. Imagine being able to perform two treatments simultaneously with only brie ..
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2009-11-11 15:21
Global Environment Analysis: How to Secure Your Water Supply
A clean source of water is a way to decrease health problems, avoid social problems and possible economic disasters. Iceland Glacier Products is currently helping to resolve these issues with the timely delivery of the most valuable commodity on Earth: Water.
Many commercial water brands, even th ..
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2009-11-11 13:49
Health Matters : What is Liver Failure ?
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The liver is one of the largest and most complex organs in the body, serving many metabolic functions, such as detoxifying blood by removing alcohol, chemicals and certain drugs and regulating the amounts of glucose, protein, fat and other components that enter the ..
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2009-11-11 13:48
Health Matters : What is a Liver Abscess ?
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Infections from bacteria or ameba may form liver abscesses. The bacterial infections lead to rapid generalized symptoms while those abscesses from amebiasis may be more indolent. Liver abscesses are very serious disorders and may lead to death.
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2009-11-11 13:48
Health Matters : What is a Liquid Diet, Clear ?
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A diet of clear liquids maintains vital body fluids, salts, and minerals; and also gives some energy for patients when normal food intake must be interrupted. Clear liquids are easily absorbed by the body. They reduce stimulation of the digestive system, and leave n ..
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2009-11-11 13:39
Health Matters : What is Lichen Planopilaris ?
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Lichen planopilaris is the specific name given to lichen planus in a hair bearing region of skin (usually the scalp) that may cause permanent, scarring alopecia. In fact, up to 40% of scarring alopecia cases that an expert will see are due to lichen planopilaris. Li ..
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