Alexandra Mirna Fuentes-whitman MSW

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• The Reality About Living with Fibromyalgia

  Fibromyalgia is a disease that has mystified its sufferers ever since it was discovered. The condition encompasses several chronic and persistent physical symptoms that manifest throughout the individual’s daily life. Furthermore, the particularity behind the disease is that, for the longest time,...

• What are the Risks of an Appendectomy?

  Sometimes the appendix develops complications. When that happens, the patient usually experiences intense pain in the lower abdomen. This requires immediate medical attention to prevent the appendix from bursting. This whole emergency condition is known as appendicitis.Appendicitis refers to the...

• Insomnia: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  Insomnia, also known as sleeplesness, denotes a persistent problem in falling and staying asleep. It is usually followed by daytime sleepiness, irritability, low energy, and sometimes even depression. When insomnia is severe, it can result in increased risk of motor vehicle collisions, due to one...

• Leukopenia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

  What is leukopenia?White blood cells (WBCs) are an important part of the immune system, which is why they are called as "fighter cells". There are five different types of white blood cells (WBCs) in our body. They are neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes. Each type of WBC...

• Nurses Being Dubbed as "Baby Whisperers"

  Babies tend to cry a lot, but it is totally normal. Crying is one of the main ways that babies communicate. However, it cannot be denied that constant crying of the baby causes worry and frustration to parents. It may even come to a point wherein parents blame themselves for not being able to soothe...

• Vitamin D Can Reduce a Child's Risk of Becoming Obese

  Higher levels of vitamin D in newborns may reduce the risk of obesity in childhood, as it is linked to better sensitivity to insulin, according to  a study presented at the Obesity Society's 28th annual scientific meeting in San Diego. Susanna Y. Huh, MD, MPH, a doctor at Children's Hospital Boston...