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Atherosclerosis The term atherosclerosis comes from Greek words Atheros ("mush") and Skleros ("hard"). This term is used to describe the formation of fat and cholesterol deposits on the...

Preinfarction Most are not aware that an infarction (heart attack) can affect the body in various ways, culminating with the damage of the structure and...

Ectopic Pregnancy Ectopic pregnancy is defined as pregnancy that develops in other places than the uterine cavity. An ectopic pregnancy occurs in about  1-3% of pregnancies. Different types of ectopic...

Dehydration Dehydration occurs when the body loses too much fluids. This phenomena occurs when water intake is stopped or when large amounts of water are...

Pulmonary Fibrosis Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic disease characterized by deposition of connective tissue in the lungs and ultimately leading to airflow limitation. Pulmonary fibrosis...

Thyroid Nodules Treatment Thyroid nodules treatment depends on the negative effects of these nodules. If the thyroid nodule is benign and does not cause any heath problems, it will be...

Pulmonary Fibrosis Thyroid NodulesFibrosis is the medical term which describs scars. Scarring of lung tissue is defined as pulmonary fibrosis. This condition can be caused by several diseases, including...

Thyroid Nodules Thyroid nodules are abnormal growths or lumps that occur in the thyroid gland. Most thyroid nodules are not cancerous (are benign) and usually do not create problems....

Premature Labor Triggered premature labor can be difficult to recognize. The patient should contact the emergency doctor if signs portend a possible premature labor. In any period...

Premature Labor A normal pregnancy lasts 37 to 42 weeks, calculated from the first day of the last menstrual cycle. Premature birth is defined as labor...