Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease There is no specific test available at present that can specifically diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Your doctor will make the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, based on information you provide, thorough physical and neurological examination and various tests done to support diagnosis (such as brain imaging such as CT scan, MRI, PET, and … Read more
Management of Alzheimer’s Disease Management of Alzheimer’s disease based on use of various methods in combination. Unfortunately, management is not satisfactory and even progression of disease cannot be halted with medications that are available at present. Management of Alzheimer’s disease include, use of medications, providing balanced nutrition, exercise, providing supportive environment and also use of … Read more
Self-Care in Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is a common health problem among people of above 65 years of age. If any family member suffer from this condition, entire family suffers. Taking care of a patient of Alzheimer’s disease is a gigantic task for all family members. Self-care can be of great help in such situations. … Read more
Toronto Cosmetic Clinic: How to Know When Cosmetic Surgery Is Right For You Every year, more than 15 million people around the world decide to schedule elective cosmetic surgery procedures. While each person has come to the decision for their own personal reasons, the desired end result is universal: a better you. Over the last … Read more
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Symptoms, Causes and Risk Factors Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory condition that commonly affect the vertebral column or spine (vertebrae). If you have Ankylosing spondylitis some of the vertebrae in your spine may get fused to each other (condition known as ankylosis, where there is calcification as well) and this make the spine … Read more
Complications of Ankylosing Spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis can cause serious health problems as well as crippling problem. Day to day activities may be hampered due to pain the disease cause. Spine may become rigid and bending may be very painful and difficult. In severe cases bending may not be possible. Sonner or later complications develop in … Read more
Diagnosis and Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis History of symptoms and physical examination is very important in diagnosis of Ankylosing spondylitis. Your doctor will take thorough history of your symptoms and do physical examination for lung capacity (by measuring chest circumference on full breath or after full inhalation and once after emptying lungs of air or … Read more
Tokyo’s Doug Berger – Psychiatrist Considers Substance Abuse Among Expatriates Thanks to the increased ease of travel and the emergence of multinational companies, there has been a significant surge in the number of expatriates, i.e. people living outside of their home country. The global number of expatriates, or “expats”, now exceeds 50.5 million and is … Read more
Amenorrhea Symptoms and Complications Amenorrhea is absence of menstruation. When one or more menstrual periods are missed it can be called amenorrhea. A woman of reproductive age, when a period is missed or delayed by few days in otherwise normal regular menstrual cycle can be also called amenorrhea and cause of amenorrhea investigated. In general … Read more
Regular Dental Cleanings and Exams Are Important There are many people who do not take care of their teeth as well as they should. These people usually end up regretting this behavior later on when they need to have a serious dental procedure performed. You only get one set of permanent teeth. Therefore, you should … Read more
