For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Lipitor belongs to a class of drugs called statins, which have proved effective in lowering overall blood cholesterol levels. When combined with a healthful diet and adequate exercise, statins can add years of life to those who would otherwise suffer from fatal or debilitating cardiovascular diseases.
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Caffeine is a chemical substance found in nature in such plants as coffee beans, tea leaves and kola nuts. It can also be artificially created and is sometimes added to food products, including many sodas.
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Your liver offer several essential functions -- it serves as a metabolic hotspot in your body, stores essential vitamins and minerals for future use, clears toxins from your body and helps you process drugs.
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The thyroid gland, which is found in the neck, produces a hormone that keep cells healthy. When the thyroid isn’t able to produce enough of that hormone, a condition called hypothyroidism, doctors prescribe hormone replacement therapy.
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Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, more commonly known as MRSA, is a type of bacteria that can cause a serious infection.
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The sinuses are passages around your nose and forehead that help keep the nasal passages clean so dust, bacteria and other material doesn’t enter your body through your nose. Like the nasal passages, your sinuses produce a steady flow of mucus.
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Your knee joint is able to move smoothly and friction free due to the constant presence of a substance known as synovial fluid.
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Scleroderma is a condition in which a type of connective tissue in the body called collagen is overproduced. It can be localized, leading to hardened patches or bands of skin, the tissue that lies immediately below the skin and sometimes the muscles of the arms, legs or forehead.
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