General Medical Information : About Acid Reflux

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Acid reflux is a medical condition that causes stomach acid to migrate up into the esophagus, causing a painful, burning feeling in the chest. Find out how acid reflux is caused when the sphincter that closes off food in the stomach stays open, with information from a family practitioner in ...

Medical Conditions & Treatments : About the Immune System & Allergies

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Allergies, in whatever form they occur, are an immune-mediated condition, and the part of the immune system that causes allergies seems to evolve from fighting off parasites. Discover how allergies are immune reactions that can occur in different parts of the body with help from a practicing pediatrician in this ...

Medical Conditions & Treatments : What’s the Best Way to Disinfect for Ringworm?

Monday, March 8th, 2010

The best way to disinfect for ringworm is to use special detergents that are intended to be used to kill fungi. Use an anti-fungal medicine to get rid of ringworm on the body with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video on ringworm. Expert: David Hill Contact: www.capefearpediatrics.com Bio: Dr. David ...

General Medical Information : Causes of DVT

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, can be caused by cancer, cigarette smoking or stasis from a long drive, plane flight or being bedridden. Avoid developing DVT, which occurs primarily in larger veins in the extremities, with insight from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions. Expert: Ken Savage Contact: ...

Medical Conditions & Treatments : How Does a Tick Attach?

Monday, February 15th, 2010

A tick attaches to a host by brushing up against someone's body and using its legs to climb into a warm area before hooking on with their fangs. Discover how ticks can use saliva to form a type of cement with help from a practicing pediatrician in this free video ...

General Medical Information : How Is a Staph Infection Transmitted?

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Staph infections are transmitted when staph bacteria are exposed to open wounds, the skin, mouth, eyes and other places where an infection can develop. Identify staph infection symptoms, which include recurring infections or infections that do not go away, with information from a family practitioner in this free video on ...

General Medical Information : Common Symptoms of GERD Heartburn

Friday, January 1st, 2010

The common symptoms of GERD heartburn include a burning sensation in the chest and a dry cough, both of which get better with antacids, drinking water and sitting upright. Learn how gastroesophageal reflux disease is caused by stomach acid moving into the esophagus past the cardiac sphincter with information from ...

General Medical Information : How Does Nicotine Get Into Your Body?

Friday, January 1st, 2010

Nicotine gets into the body through tissues, including skin and mucous membranes in the mouth and throat, which are permeable to all types of chemicals. Find out how nicotine makes it into the bloodstream through air exchanges in the lungs with facts from a family practitioner in this free video ...

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Sunday, December 27th, 2009

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General Medical Information : How Serious Is Toxic Shock Syndrome?

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Toxic shock syndrome results from a bacterial infection triggered by wearing a tampon for an extended amount of time is a very serious condition that can be life threatening. Seek medical attention immediately if toxic shock syndrome is suspected with insight from a family practitioner in this free video on ...