An INR, or International Normalized Ratio is a measure of blood coagulation. Foods rich in vitamin K (such as leafy green vegetables) can interact with medications such as warfarin, which is used to thin...
Some of you may have heard about a recent Youtube video feature Linda Harvey, who is a radio host and founder of Mission:America, a Christian pro-family organization tracking current cultural issues. The...
Varicoceles are enlarged veins of the pampiniform plexus of veins of the spermatic cord within the scrotum. These veins can enlarge when their valves become incompetent and fail to prevent blood from flowing...
Vinegar has been used for a variety of common illnesses and symptoms for many years as a home or folk remedy. The use of folk remedies in general is fairly common. In one study of patients at a urba n...
A number of conditions including chronic illness, medications (Depo-Provera or DPMA, starting chemotherapy, Transgender patients taking testosterone), severe weight loss as seen in anorexia nervosa, p olycystic...
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), food allergies can be caused by many different foods. The most common culprits are cow's milk and other dairy products, egg whites, and poultry. Seafood...
I agree with Dr. Teama. Protein is not normally found in the urine. When it is present, it is called proteinuria. Proteinuria may represent kidney damage or disease from a variety of causes includi ng...
Gastrointestinal side effects with bloating, gassiness or diarrhea are among the most common side effects of using medications such as metformin. Serious side effects include severe allergic reaction s...
I am aware of at least one researcher who has looked at the genetic basis for sexual development and gender development, Dr. Eric Vilain, a neuroscientist at the University of Calfornia in Los Angeles He...
There is some literature about the trajectory of non-gender congruent youth, but most of of the studies have focused on effeminate boys. What is observed is that about 90% of non-gender conforming ch ildren...
The discussion of gender issues can be complex. Initially, it is important to differentiate between the terms sexual orientation, gender identity and gender role.
I want to thank everyone so far for their contributions to this thread. I am happy to see that this thread has raised awareness of challenges that physicians and other health providers face on a day to...
According to information from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC): there are several methods are available for measuring the concentration or level of virus in serum, whi ch...
Maurice, I think this is a great question with many aspects. The obvious one is the question your presented "What pesonal information should your doctor tell you about themselves?" I read this quest ion...
Ventilation Perfusion (V/Q) scans are used primarily to see if someone may have a blood clot in the lungs, otherwise known as a pulmonary embolus (PE). If a blood clot forms in the pulmonary arteries or...
I certainly agree with Dr. Sennholz. Individuals who have repeated transfusions are exposed to more antigens from the donor blood, so subsequent matched blood transfusions can be more complicated to prepare...
Here is information from the American Cancer Society with references for each of the benefits and improvements in lung function. it is important to remember that if you or someone who is a chronic sm oker...
Exercise induced hematuria (presence of red blood cells in the urine) has been described in the scientific and medical literature. One common definition of this is "gross or microscopic hematuria tha t...
I agree with Ms. Robinson's description of shingles. It is caused by reactivation of the Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) which causes chickenpox. When the virus reactivates, it tends to cause a localize d...
Trichomonas infections can cause infections in both men and women. In men this infection can cause inflammation and irritation of the urethra, or urine canal. Typical STD screening using either a swab or...
The Ages and Stages Questionnaire is a developmental screening tool that can be used by psychologists, pediatricians and others who care for children. It is used to identify potential developmental d elays...
Involuntary eyelid twitching can be caused by a number of things including, fatigue, stress, lack of sleep, caffiene and some medications (as a side effect). Persistent eyelid twitching is called ble pharospasm...
There are many causes for acquired or congenital microstomia. The most common acquired causes include orofacial burns, resection of lip masses/stumors and the CREST syndrome (calcinosis cutis, Reynau d...