Resources for Information on Pancreatic Cancer

We’ve been doing quite a bit of research on pancreatic cancer lately for a close friend that has recently been diagnosed. In the process, we’ve been able to track down some great sources of information and are providing them here hoping that this collection will be helpful to others who…

Testing for Stroke – Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke

Stroke is sometimes referred to as a “brain attack”. Strokes are categorized into different types: ischemic strokes which occur when a blood clot blocks an artery causing an interruption in the blood flow to all or part of the brain and hemorrhagic strokes (cerebral hemorrhages) where there is bleeding in…

Ways to Soothe a Sore Throat

So you have a sore throat and you’re looking for relief. Try these ideas and hopefully they’ll provide some relief to your poor sore throat until it heals:

Imperforate Anus – Newborn Baby Missing Anal Opening

Anorectal malformations, specifically imperforate anus, are said to occur in approximately 1 in 5000 births. Synonyms or related terms include anal atresia, anal membrane, anal stenosis, anorectal malformations, ectopic anus, high imperforate anus, low imperforate anus, perineal anus, rectoperineal ristula.

Systemic Candida – Treatments and Resources

Systemic Candida (sometimes referred to as Candidiasis and more commonly as “candida infection” or “yeast infection”) is an overgrowth of the common fungus Candida albicans (C. albicans). The fungi occurs naturally in minimal amounts in the mouth, vagina, digestive tract and skin and most of the time it is harmless.…

Ménière’s Disease

Ménière’s Disease AKA: idiopathicendolymphatic hydrops Causes: not yet known. Symptoms: sudden and extreme vertigo, intermittent and/or gradual hearing loss, fullness/pressure of the ear (such as experienced with elevations), tinnitus (ringing/buzzing in ear).