Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder, also referred to as seizure disorder. About one in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime according to the Epilepsy Foundation. Seizures, which involve a sudden surge of electricity in the brain, … [Read more...]
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. It responds well to treatment when caught early, but since it can come back, most bladder cancer survivors will need to continue testing for many years to make sure that it has not recurred. … [Read more...]
Tuberculosis
If you’re like most people, you think of tuberculosis as a famous disease from history, not something we have to worry about today. Also known as “consumption”, tuberculosis was a notorious killer in the 18th and 19th centuries. In 1882, Robert Koch … [Read more...]
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS). In MS your immune system attacks the coating that insulates your nerve cells. The coating is called myelin. The myelin is damaged, causing lesions. The cells that produce … [Read more...]
Hodgkin’s Disease
Hodgkin’s disease, now referred to as Hodgkin’s lymphoma, is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of your immune system and includes your lymph nodes. Hodgkin’s lymphoma responds well to treatment. Like … [Read more...]