Dr. Charles J Havel M.D.

Multiple Sclerosis is a complex disease that can be caused by several factors; genetic structure is one of them. Several genes are thought to play a role in the development of MS. If any of a close relative, such as a sibling or a parent, has this disease, your chance of developing MS is slightly...

What is Frostbite?Frostbite is basically an injury that is caused due to freezing of the skin as well as its underlying tissues. First of all, the skin starts to turn cold and becomes red, it then starts to get numb and become hard as well as pale. Frostbites commonly occur on the cheeks, toes,...

A sweet potato is an underground tuber which grows on the roots of a certain plant that is scientifically known as Ipomoea batatas. Sweet potatoes are very rich in beta-carotene, which is important in raising vitamin A levels in the blood. Sweet potatoes are nutritious, high fiber foods that have a...

Clinical intuition is difficult to describe. Personally, it is the art of integrating nonverbal information that a patient presents in order to reach a diagnosis, reducing the need for diagnostic testing. This is especially important in children who often react differently to procedures, tests and...

Caused by bacteria and viruses, meningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord known as the meninges. The inflammation is usually caused by an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can develop as a result of injury,...

The severity of meningitis varies from one person to another. In common cases, medications can help solve the problem and the person may recover within 1 to 3 weeks. But in cases where there is a risk of the infection spreading to the meninges, hospitalization and other confirmation tests might be...