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Reiter's Syndrome - Reactive arthritis by Corry C. Patient Expert

... ping Reiter's. Physical exams, testing for the HLA-B27 gene and any abnormal alteration or change of the skin are included in diagnosing Reiter's. People suffering from this disease can have flare ups that can last from three to six months. They are usually followed by symptom free periods. There is no remedy for Reiter's Syndrome. The consequenc ... Read on »

Ankylosing spondylitis by Dr. J P Saleeby Medical Doctor

1 Comment ... nd joint capsules attach to bone. In the outer layers of the annulus fibrosis of the intervertebral disks, the condition manifests as a formation of new bone. The name of the disease is derived from Greek; "ankylos" means stiffening of a joint, and "spondylos" means vertebra. The disease is classified as a chronic and progressive form of seronegati ... Read on »

Hand disorders by Helge V. K. Patient Expert

... „ weakness „ Tinnel sign „ Phalen sign „ Slide 17: CTS Treatment „ non operative splint steroid injection „ surgical decompression arthroscopic open Slide 18: De Quervains Disease Stenosing tenovaginitis of the first dorsal extensor compartment Slide 19: De Quervain’s Treatment „ non operative rest steroid injection anti-inflamatory „ operative ... Read on »

Simon Baron-Cohen Reiterates: Autism Results From Genetic AND Environmental Factors by Harold L D. Patient Expert

Psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen of the Cambridge University Autism Research Centre has reiterated his previously stated position that autism results from the interaction of genetic AND environmental factors. In an exchange with a parent published on the One Click Group site Professor Baron-Cohen stated: The One-Click Group seems to be a website for ... Read on »

Addiction as a disease by Jason Schwartz, LMSW Healthy Living Professional

Wired in has another great post that makes the case for addiction as a disease. Read on »

The Mom's Disease by Katherine S. Patient Expert

This is a link to a great post called "The Mom's Disease" that I just saw on Therese Borchard's blog Beyond Blue -- it's actually from the blog Maternally Challenged. Very well written and right on the money when it comes t ... Read on »

EFT for Serious Diseases by Kathy A. Healthy Living Professional

... is month and have viewed the presentations on CFS so far. These are a must have for serious students of EFT. Excellent material! Here is a brief summary.USING EFT FOR SERIOUS DISEASES: Now available on DVD: 26 full length sessions on 2 DVD sets (40 hours total). Issues covered include: CFIDS, Cancer Pain, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Diabetes, ... Read on »

muscle disease by Lori Patient Expert

3 Comments Hi my name is Lori. I have a chronic muscle disease I have to deal w/everyday. I know (I've been told stretching is so important to keep range of motion and to prevent contractures.) I have spasticity - this is ridgid ... Read on »

Heart Disease by Weight Master E. Patient Expert

1 Comment Did you know that an estimated 80,000,000 American adults have one or more types of Cardiovascular diseases? It is one of the most widespread diseases and killers in the United States. Now Chiquita, Fresh Express, and the American Heart Association have teamed up to sprea ... Read on »

Decriminalizing Disease by Linda MacDonald Glenn Healthy Living Professional

... always wondered what would happen to an individual who purposely and successfully gave the HIV virus to another human being. It also makes me think, what about other serious disease states. Types of Hepatitis, for example, can be deadly. When you think about getting the HIV virus, (that leads to AIDS), intravenous drug use and unprotected sexual ... Read on »