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The SCM Muscle in the Neck, it doesn’t Typically Cause Neck Pain, But can cause a Slew of Neck Related Problems! by Nav J. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 09 Nov 2009 10:00pm To start off, the SCM muscle is actually named the sternocleidomastoid muscle. This muscle is responsible for specific neck and head motions and is split into two parts. The interesting thing is that neither part sends pain to the neck, however, it can often cause jaw pain or pain that travels up into the head. Besides headache-like Read on »

Fetal Stem Cells Cause Tumors in Human Patient: Should Geron ESCR Human Trial License be Reconsidered? by Wesley J. Smith Patient Expert

Posted Thu 19 Feb 2009 6:05pm stem cells cause tumors in animal models is their hyper activity,which makes their proliferation hard to control. Adult stem cells don't seem to have this problem. Fetal stem... exclusively with mice, which were not kept alive nearly the four years it took for this patient to develop stem cell-caused tumors. This raises a question of whether, in light Read on »

Are brain tumors caused by a virus? by Katherine B. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 10 Feb 2009 12:31pm In my work I deal with cytomegalovirus in newborns and the effects that it has on their development. There is updated research that the same virus may possibly be the cause of some brain tumors, particularly glioblastomas as shown in the scan. Science has already shown that three cancers (cervical, liver and lymphoma) are caused by viruses Read on »

Cell phones cause brain tumors… by Matthew Z. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 15 Jun 2010 8:40am Cell phones cause brain tumors! No they don’t! Yes they do! No they don’t! Yes they do! Duck Season! Rabbit Season! Read on »

Tumor in the Intestines may Cause the cat constipation by heru m. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 19 Feb 2011 12:39am When the stools of a cat are look very dry and small, may be it contracted a tumor in its intestines which prevents the feces from passing easily through the intestines and hence causing the cat constipation. You must take it to the vet as soon as possible. If it is still shows healthy signs, it is better to prevent any tumor from growing Read on »

Biological Difference in Tumors Likely Cause of Black Women's Increased Mortality for Breast Cancer, Study Finds by Linda MacDonald Glenn Healthy Living Professional

Posted Tue 26 Aug 2008 4:26pm Black women are more likely than other women to develop tumors that do not respond to common hormone-based treatments, according to a study to be presented at an American..., a clinical lecturer at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center 's department of surgery, is the largest to indicate a biological factor as the cause of black women's Read on »

Relatives of people with brain tumors at higher risk for developing the same type of tumor by Kathlyn S. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 01 Oct 2008 5:07pm A new study by researchers at the University of Utah found that people with a family history of cancerous brain tumors appear to be at higher risk of developing the same kind of tumors compared to people with no such family history. The researchers reviewed the medical records of 1,401 people from Utah with primary brain tumors -- either Read on »

Cervical Kyphosis or Military Neck can be the Cause of Neck Pain by Nav J. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 29 Jul 2009 10:29pm

3 Comments If you have suffered with neck pain chronically you may have seen multiple doctors. Along the way, someone may have prescribed you to get a neck x-ray. Also known as a cervical x-ray - this often involves looking at the alignment of your neck. This usually involves a lateral x-ray (side view) and an AP (front view) of the cervical spine Read on »

How does Loss of the Neck Curve cause Problems and Neck Pain? by Nav J. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 24 Sep 2010 12:00am in the spine, we have a problem. This would be analogous to taking a relaxed rubber band and elongating it until you feel the resistance. So, nice “C” curve in the neck equals relaxed cord. Elongating it out straight equals tension. This tension causes stress to the cord, and therefore inhibits nervous system function, which leads to neck problems. Many of us Read on »

8 Most Horrible Tumors by Cory D. Registered Nurse

Posted Thu 28 May 2009 12:17am ). Huang Chuncai suffers from Neurofibromatosis, a rare genetic disorder that causes growth on nerve tissues. Huang Liqian: 33 pound (15Kg) tumor on his neck This man from...Also taken from A Happy Hospitalist. Great blog. Go read. And be grateful today for what you have and DON'T have. 8 Most Horrible Tumors Jose: the man with no face Read on »