A Few tips to save Money on Smartphone Plans as a Medical Student

If you're a medical student or a resident, you probably don't have the luxury of a really expensive smartphone plan. I remember those days when we were trying to save every penny because our finances were so tight. Of course, many people also have the luxury of student loans, so they may not be so budget-focused. For those looking for a few tips on ways to save money on smartphone...

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Sleep Deprivation May Increase Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have suggested a possible link between inadequate sleep and the increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.They have found that a marker for Alzheimer’s disease rises during day and falls with sleep in the spinal fluid, and the pattern is strongest in healthy young people than the older counterparts, whose sleep...

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Major Genetic Diseases: Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity, Diabetes

Most chronic diseases in which nutrition plays a role are also influenced by genetics. The risks of developing cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, cancer, and osteoporosis are influenced by interactions between genetic and nutritional factors. Studies of families, including those with twins and adoptees, provide strong support for the effect of genetics in these disorders. In fact, family history is considered to be one...

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Stroke Risk Factors, Symptoms, Warning Signs, and Treatment

Stroke can be a very life-changing experience. It is very important to be aware of the risk factors, symptoms, and signs of stroke. The quality of your life could depend on it. Some of the risk factors for stroke are: 1. Being over the age of 55 (however, stroke can happen at any age) 2. A family history of stroke, mini-stroke, or heart disease 3. Having previously experienced any of the factors in number 2 4. Being a man although women are also...

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Diet for Kidney Stone Prevention

When you have renal stones, the best suggestion I can give you is well, the kidney stone diet. As the name suggests, this diet tackles all the guidelines you must have to manage your kidney stone. In the first place, kidney stones happen because there is a calcification in your urinary system. They form primarily on the kidneys but they can migrate to the lower urinary system. Hence, they are typically asymptomatic until they pass into...

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Dengue fever - information, symptoms and treatments

Fever Dengue (pronounced DEN-gee) is caused by viruses that are transmitted by mosquito bites. It is a severe illness that starts suddenly and usually follows a benevolent course with such symptoms as fever, headache, intense muscle and joint pains, exhaustion, lymphadenopathy (swollen glands) and the telltale rash. Dengue is characterized by the presence of what is called...

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Kidney Stone causes and Symptoms for Women

Kidney stones are more common in men than women. But the incidence of kidney stones in women has been on the rise. The number of women suffering from this problem has been increasing, largely due to dietary habits. Low intakes of fruits and vegetables and high-protein diets are the most common causes of kidney stones in women. Also, like a man, a woman also has a greater chance of recurrence of this problem. Many women feel pain in the lower abdomen...

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Anxiety Symptoms, Causes, Types, Signs and Symptoms

Anxiety disorder affects over 40 million people and is one of the most common mental disorder. Anxiety disorders is a term that has a wide range of conditions, but they all cause extreme anxiety and mood and emotional disturbances. A person who suffers from it also can have phobias such as a fear of certain things like (snakes, spiders, heights, or water,) and they can cause you to have extreme anxiety or cause a panic attack. Now the...

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You can Eliminate Phobias with the use of Systematic Desensitization

Clinicians use different psychotherapies to manage anxiety disorders. Systematic desensitization is one of those therapies which have got popularity among psychologist's community for its effectiveness in reducing anxiety disorders. Therapy is effective in reducing symptoms of panic disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. Primarily, therapy has gained popularity through its remarkable effects on reduction of different types of phobias....

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Public Speaking - Tips for Managing Public Speaking Anxiety

Anxiety before presentations and speeches can be observed in many individuals. Dry throat, dizziness, and stuttering are the normal responses before and during public speaking. But in some cases, people can develop irrational fear of public speaking and go beyond the normal responses. Those who are suffering from fear of public speaking may experience different symptoms such as, extreme anxiety before communicating anything in front of groups,...

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Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms, Causes Diagnosis and Treatment

Congestive heart failure symptoms typically begin slowly and may initially be seen only during times of activity. However, over time, shortness of breath and other symptoms may be noticed even during times of rest. Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart becomes an inefficient or weak pump. This article shares information so you can learn to recognize the symptoms associated with this chronic condition and begin to form...

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Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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What are Common Causes of Diarhea?

Diarrhea, a Gl tract disease that generally lasts only a few days, is defined as increased fluidity, frequency, or amount of bowel movements compared to a person's usual pattern. Most cases of diarrhea result from infections in the intestines, with bacteria and viruses the usual offending agents. They produce substances that cause the intestinal cells to primarily secrete fluid rather than absorb fluid. Another form of diarrhea can be caused by...

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Rabies - Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention - All Explained

Rabies is caused by a virus that causes acute inflammation of the brain in warm-blooded creatures, including humans. This disease can be fatal if proper anti-rabies medication is not administered before the disease manifests itse...

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What is Rabies? Its Signs and Symptoms in Animal and Humans - All Explained

Any responsible pet owner is well aware of the importance of annual rabies vaccines to keep their pets safe from this highly contagious and deadly virus. Many states also require that pet owners keep their pets updated with rabies vaccines in order to protect its citize...

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What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - How can you Develop PTSD?

Psychologists define trauma on two parameters. Firstly, this is an event that is different from daily life events and experiences. Secondly, this is the event that has the potential to induce distress in almost all people. Traumas main include severe accidents, exposure to death and injury, wars etc. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the long term after effect of any traumatic situation. Traumas may also produce short term effects. These...

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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Do you experience jaw pain? Or do you clinch and grind your teeth? If so, then you're not alone. It's estimated that over 20% of the general population at one time or another have symptoms relating to the temporomandibular joint (TM...

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Bell's Palsy Symptoms Information and Treatment

Bell's Palsy is described as a quick onset of paralysis of one side of the face. While this can be a very scary medical condition for the person experiencing the paralysis, the situation is usually temporary and in the majority of cases a full recovery is expected. This article provided a quick overview of the symptoms and causes of Bell's Palsy as well as what you can do to aid the recovery process.Bell's PalsySigns and symptoms include...

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Bronchiectasis Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Bronchiectasis is a lung condition in which the bronchi (airways leading to the lungs) are chronically dilated (expanded). This condition cannot be reversed but there are treatments aimed at lessening the severity of the symptoms. This article shares more about what bronchiectasis is, how it is caused, and what can be done about the symptoms of this disea...

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Lower Jaw Pain - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

If you're suffering right now from lower jaw pain or have had acute or chronic jaw pain episodes in the past, you may or may not have sought medical attention. Lower jaw pain can be caused by a few things including arthritis, fractures, dislocations, whiplash injuries and structural issues in the jaw that you were born wi...

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Chronic Bronchitis Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments

Chronic bronchitis is a serious condition affecting the airways of the lungs. The condition is an inflammation of the airways leading to the lungs that is recurrent and leads to lung degeneration or disease. It results from long-term exposure of the airways to irritants. This article will share the symptoms and treatment options for dealing with this chronic infecti...

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Conjunctivitis Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment

Conjunctivitis, commonly called pink eye, is an inflammation of the transparent membrane, or conjunctiva, that lines your eyelid and part of your eyeball. When small blood vessels in this transparent membrane become inflamed the whites of your eyes appear pink or red, this is the most notable symptom of conjunctivitis and is where the term "pink eye" comes from. One or both eyes may be affected. This article shares additional medical symptoms of...

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Buerger's Disease Symptoms, Cause, Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Buerger's disease is also called thromboangitis obliterans and it is a rare disease that causes inflammation and blockage of the smaller blood vessels of the limbs. The legs and feet are most commonly affected but this can also be seen in the hands. The condition is most common in smokers age 20-40 and occurs more often in men. This article will provide you with a quick and concise overview of the medical symptoms and ways you can control...

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