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Alternative Treatments For Hansens Disease - Articles
Leprosy Still An Active Disease In The U.S.
by
k
Posted
Sat 20 Dec 2008 6:46pm
When the disease Leprosy is mentioned most people think of the biblical sense of Jesus healing the lepers and such. When I hear the word I immediately think of a song sung..., let’s answer the question of “What Is Leprosy?”
Leprosy is described by the Leprosy Mission Canada as:
Leprosy is a disease caused by the Mycobacterium leprae bacteria
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Heart Disease Alternative Treatment Knowing Your Options
by
regenerativemedicine
Posted
Thu 02 Sep 2010 10:31pm
are suffering from COPD, a common lung disorder that leads to troubled breathing, and heart diseases, alternative treatment can be very appealing. The way to be able to afford this treatment is to have a decent insurance plan. Even then, however, cost can build and become very expensive.
There are many options on the market for Heart disease alternative
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Leprosy Mission International visits Nata clinic
by
Pedro M.
Posted
Tue 02 Dec 2008 3:07am
A visiting Dr. checks for sensation in Tefo's hands
Unlike many African countries, Botswana has a very low rate of Leprosy. We currently have only 5 active cases in the entire country and 35 non active cases. Tefo is the only villager that has suffered from Leprosy (also known as Hanson’s disease). Leprosy must be caught early so that treatment
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International Leprosy Day
by
h2cm
Posted
Sat 30 Jan 2010 4:01pm
Fighting for a Just Cause
Sunday 31 January 2010
How would you respond if, because of a disease,
your family no longer wanted you to live at home?
How would you feel if, because of a disease,
your husband or wife wanted a divorce?
What would you say if you lost your job
because of an illness that had no impact on your ability to carry out your work
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Leprosy in Bombay - a historical thesis
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Dr. Aniruddha M.
Posted
Tue 24 Mar 2009 3:58pm
Leprosy is now an almost forgotten disease. However, it used to a major scourge in the past - and there is a lot we can learn about doctors, social attitudes... can teach us a lot about how we dealt with dreaded diseases in the past. While leprosy has become much more manageable, I am sure we will have other diseases to deal
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New FDA-approved alternative treatment for treatment-resistant depression
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Dr. John Z.
Posted
Fri 10 Oct 2008 1:03pm
MUSC.edu - Millions of patients with treatment-resistant clinical depression, who have struggled for years with disability and how to cope with their condition, now have an alternative treatment option that could help them lead more productive and successful lives.
The NeuroStar TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy system, developed
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ADHD Alternative Treatment: Finding Out What Really Works
by
Dr. Rory S.
Posted
Tue 10 Feb 2009 10:15am
1 Comment
Last night we kicked off the inaugural ADHD Family Teleseminars by talking about ADHD Alternative Treatments. If not the most frequently requested topic, it is definitely amongst the top 2 or 3, especially by parents of children with ADHD.
No matter where you stand on the medication debate, considering alternative treatments is critical
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