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• Is Bacterial Meningitis Serious? Know the Symptoms of Meningitis

  What is Meningitis?Meningitis is the swelling or inflammation of the meninges, which are the three specific membranes covering the brain and the spinal cord. The primary function of the meninges is to protect the central nervous system. Meningitis is an uncommon infection that affects the delicate...

• Dementia and Why it Happens

  What is dementia?Dementia refers to the loss of brain functions, including memory, thinking, language development and behavior that may affect the daily life of a patient. Many people have slight loss of memory when they are old, but if the memory loss gets worse with time, it indicates dementia....

• Are Low Glycemic Diets Effective?

  What is a low glycemic diet?A low glycemic diet, also known as glycemic index diet, or GI diet, is the basis of a number of popular diet plans for losing weight. Low glycemic diets are based on the glycemic index of different food materials.Glycemic index The glycemic index is the list that...

• Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, and Pregnancy

  Thyroid problems are more common among women and are especially prevalent during pregnancy as an intercurrent disease. Despite being common during pregnancy, it can be fairly serious to the health of both the mother and the fetus.How do thyroid problems affect pregnancy?There is always an increased...

• How the Smart Insulin Patch is a Breakthrough for Insulin Delivery

  Diabetes is a disease that affects an estimated one million people or more in the United states alone. It’s a disease that’s characterized by the body’s inability to make, process or use insulin sufficiently. Diabetes can affect just about anyone but there are risk factors that make some more...

• All About Skin Abrasions

  What is an abrasion?An abrasion is an open wound caused by the skin coming into contact with a rough surface, rubbing away the upper epidermal layer of the skin. The parts of the body that are more prone to abrasions are thin-skinned bony areas, such as the elbows, knees, ankles, shins, and upper...