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The Surgeon General’s Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis: What It Means to You Strong bones begin in childhood. With good habits and medical attention when needed, we can have strong bones throughout our lives. People who have weak bones are at higher risk for... by | | Learn
What is Helicobacter pylori? Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, is a spiral-shaped bacterium that grows in the mucus layer that coats the inside of the human stomach. To survive in the harsh, acidic environment of the stomach, H. pylori secretes an enzyme called... by | | Learn
Description Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disorder that affects the digestive system. This condition is characterized by abnormal inflammation of the inner surface of the rectum and colon, which make up most of the length of the large intestine. The inflammation... by | | Learn
What is pink eye? Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, causes swelling and redness in the inside of your eyelid and the white part of your eye. Your eye may also feel itchy and painful.Pink eye is common, and some types of pink eye spread very easily. You can keep from... by | | Learn
General Information About Uterine Sarcoma Uterine sarcomas comprise less than 1% of gynecologic malignancies and 2% to 5% of all uterine malignancies.[1] The following tumors arise primarily from three distinct tissues: Carcinosarcomas arising in the endometrium, in... by | | Learn
Description Congenital nephrotic syndrome is a kidney condition that begins in infancy and typically leads to irreversible kidney failure (end-stage renal disease) by early childhood. Children with congenital nephrotic syndrome begin to have symptoms of the condition...
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