Climate change can have short-term and long-term mental health effects, according to a 2107 report by the American Psychological Association. Natural disasters have the most obvious impact, but long-term effects of climate change also have a … [Read more...]
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is one of the more than 30 types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). It is rare, and more prevalent in children than adults. Systemic ALCL occurs in the lymph nodes or organs throughout the body and is very … [Read more...]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder triggered by experiencing or witnessing a frightening event. PTSD is a very real illness and it can be debilitating. Most commonly associated with war veterans, PTSD can happen to anyone … [Read more...]
Osteoporosis
In osteoporosis, the density and quality of bones is reduced making them brittle and fragile. The term osteoporosis translates to “porous bone”. People with osteoporosis can experience bone fracture from very minor stress on the bone. Simple, … [Read more...]
Neutropenic Enterocolitis
Neutropenic enterocolitis is a life-threatening complication of neutropenia. It is most often seen in patients that have received chemotherapy for acute leukemia or solid tumors, but can occur in other types of cases. It can affect the small and … [Read more...]
Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis is severe inflammation inside of the eyeball, that is usually caused by infection. The most common cause is infection from bacteria introduced during cataract surgery. Even so, it is a rare complication. Other types of eye surgery and … [Read more...]
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is blockage of a blood vessel or blood vessels in the lung. In most cases the blockage is caused by a blood clot that has moved from another part of the body, usually the leg. More rarely, PE is caused by another substance in … [Read more...]
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