Lymphomas

Lymphomas LYMPHOMAS The lymphatic system consists of drainage vessels which pervade every organ of the body, like the circulation. In addition, it contains collections of cells in locations such as…

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Lupus

Lupus 80018235 (REFERENCE 1 OF APPROXIMATELY 2000) Hess EV Spencer-Green G Congenital heart block and connective tissue disease [editorial] [No Abstract Online] ANN INTERN MED (1979 Oct) 91(4):645-6 <HEART BLOCK>…

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Kidney Failure

Kidney Failure KIDNEY FAILURE The term kidney failure is very broad, and refers to the loss of those functions which are necessary for normal existence. As a rule there is…

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Infectious Mononucleosis

Infectious Mononucleosis INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS Each year about 50 out of every 100,00 Americans get infectious mononucleosis, known popularly as "mono" or "the kissing disease". Anyone of any age may develop…

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Hypertension

Hypertension HYPERTENSION Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects more than 57 million people, or one out of four Americans. Yet, many do not even realize they have the disease. Often,…

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Home Health Care

Home Health Care Home Health Care ========================== The following information on home care services is summarized from the National Association for Home Care, courtesy of William D. Cabin, J.D., M.A.,…

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High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE As one of the major risk factors for heart attacks, heartfailure, stroke and kidney failure in America, hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure,…

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Heimlich Maneuver

Heimlich Maneuver THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER ========================= The Heimlich maneuver is used to rescue people who are choking. If a choking person cannot breathe, cough, or speak, wrap your arms around…

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Heart Attack And Stroke

Heart Attack And Stroke HEART ATTACK AND STROKE =================== Heart Attack Only a physician can tell if someone has had a heart attack. However, some or all of the following…

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