Articles written by Naheed Ali

The swine flu virus has wellness experts around the world working diligently to control the developing outbreak.

May 21, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Actinic keratosis, also termed solar or senile keratosis, is a precancerous skin problem that arises in sun-exposed skin, particularly on the face, forearms, and neck.

May 21, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Minor animal bites and stings can normally be dealt with at home.

May 20, 2009 - Naheed Ali

A large percentage of stem cells exist in the bone marrow. A person also has a few that cycle from the marrow into the bloodstream from time to time.

May 19, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Benzodiazepines are used to treat seizures. However, there can be numerous side effects of this medication that one should be aware of.

May 19, 2009 - Naheed Ali

If a young individual has had a serious allergy in the past, he already knows how scary such an incident could be.

May 18, 2009 - Naheed Ali

A specific decrease in physical activity can be unavoidable as people get older, but what can people do today to decelerate the process?

May 18, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Amniocentesis pertains to the accumulation and analytic thinking of an amnionic fluid sample.

May 18, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Having a phobia means you are extremely afraid of a specific object, situation, or activity.

May 18, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a huge public wellness threat that impacts between ten and twelve million people in the United States.

May 18, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Read about allergies that happen from contact with latex gloves.

May 17, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Lamotrigine involves two to three daily doses. It is administered using tablets.

May 17, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Immunotherapy is a form of therapy used to address the symptoms of asthma.

May 17, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Read this asthma action course, a written regimen that helps you look out for sudden elevations in a child's asthma signs and symptoms (asthma attacks).

May 17, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Learn what tests are done when an HIV patient gets lymphoma.

May 16, 2009 - Naheed Ali

A person requires vitamin K to help the blood get clotted when it needs to and to keep the bones healthy.

May 16, 2009 - Naheed Ali

The majority of cases of acute renal failure happen in patients who are already hospitalized due to a different illness or injury.

May 15, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Acute coronary syndrome consists of thorax (chest) pain and additional signs and symptoms that occur when the heart doesn't acquire an adequate amount of blood.

May 15, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Insect bites frequently cause minor swelling, redness, discomfort, and severe itching.

May 15, 2009 - Naheed Ali

The majority of things that get in a person's eyes (that make the eyes burn), won't result in serious eye issues, but prevention and proper care is always a good thing.

May 15, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Blisters are very common among people. Read on to find out how to deal with blisters properly.

May 14, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Mercury is a metal found naturally in the environment, and it also makes its way into fish and seafood.

May 14, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Atopic dermatitis is a lasting (persistent) skin problem that brings on serious itching, followed by a cherry-red, raised skin rash.

May 14, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Ataxia telangiectasia (AT) is a complicated genetic neurodegenerative disease that may turn visible at the time of early childhood or infancy.

May 13, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Read on the prescription and non-prescription drugs used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis in both older and younger patients.

May 13, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Anticonvulsants are used to help limit or avoid irregular increases in central nervous system electrical activity.

May 13, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Anorexia nervosa is among the most common eating conditions.

May 12, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Anabolic steroids include drugs like testosterone or chemicals that function like testosterone.

May 12, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Acupuncture is a Chinese treatment that has been exercised for centuries.

May 11, 2009 - Naheed Ali

This article pertains to acute bronchitis in individuals who do not have other types of health issues.

May 11, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Acute renal failure implies that the kidneys have abruptly ceased working.

May 11, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Adalimumab decreases the effects of TNF (tumor necrosis factor), which is developed in the body in times of inflammation, and bonds to the joint surface.

May 11, 2009 - Naheed Ali

The aldosterone test quantifies the amount of aldosterone (a hormone produced by the adrenal glands), in the bloodstream.

May 10, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Anesthetic and corticosteroid injections (trigger point shots) are administered to help get rid of back pain.

May 10, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Ankylosing Spondylitis, also called Marie-Strumpell Disease, is a disease that causes long-term, chronic back pain.

May 10, 2009 - Naheed Ali

One of the most challenging tasks when parenting a son or daughter with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is making the child do what is asked.

May 3, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Allergic rhinitis causes episodes of sneezing, nasal congestion, and a runny nose.

May 3, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Antibody screenings are given to determine antibodies that target erythrocytes (red blood cells). Antibodies are protein substances produced by the immune complex.

May 3, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Anticholinergics are commonly used for treating both mild and severe asthma.

May 3, 2009 - Naheed Ali

A large percentage of individuals have sprained an ankle at some point of their lifetime.

May 3, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Approximately 1 out of 3 youngsters is examined by a physician for abdominal discomfort or pain by the time they are fifteen years old.

May 3, 2009 - Naheed Ali

For those who wondering whether they should inquire about post-traumatic stress disorder by their clinical or mental-health professional, self-tests are useful.

May 3, 2009 - Naheed Ali

The area of medicine that deals with ear, nose and throat disorders is constantly evolving. This article describes this highly specialized type of medical practice.

May 3, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Read about how post-traumatic stress (PTSD) is treated using drugs and other methods.

May 3, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Here is an article about the condition commonly known as post-traumatic stress disorder.

May 2, 2009 - Naheed Ali

When a person has slow metabolism, regardless of how little the amount of food ingested, the result will be an excess of fat, low amounts of energy, and weight gain.

May 2, 2009 - Naheed Ali

The most noticeable signs and symptoms of Addison's Disease are weakness, fatigue, and unplanned weight loss.

May 2, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Abdominal ultrasounds have a wide variety of uses in today's world of medicine.

May 2, 2009 - Naheed Ali

The D-xylose absorption exam quantifies the amount of D-xylose, a form of sugar, in a urine or blood sample.

May 1, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Foot pain can cause annoying discomfort to someone who is not familiar with the procedures needed to take away the pain.

May 1, 2009 - Naheed Ali