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Understanding Mydriasis The pupil of the eye open (dilate) and close with exposure to light and darkness. (See Figure 1) Mydriasis is a condition when the pupil fails to respond to light and become smaller as it normally should. The pupil opens with darkness to allow more light in and […]
What is hypervolemia? Hypervolemia is also known as “fluid overload†and occurs when the body retains more water than it needs. The process of excreting excess water is mostly controlled by the kidneys and certain disorders can disrupt this mechanism and cause fluids to disperse into the tissues of the […]
Cancer, according to World Health Organization, is the world’s leading cause of human mortality. Based on statistical data by WHO, there were about 14 million cases of cancer way back in 2012, and this figure will soon increase up to 22 million cases in a span of 20 years. This […]
Cancer is the life threatening disease, known for its uncontrolled growth and fast spreading power in the body. It affects the surrounding tissues and the organs. When, over a period of time, toxins collect at the site of a particular organ, it results in over growth in its surrounding cells. […]
Have you ever wondered how your fitness stacks up against professional athletes, or which sports have the fittest athletes? Well, as it turns out there are three simple fitness tests you can perform to see how you compare to the worlds leading athletes. Here are 3 of the most popular […]
The importance of sleep is often overlooked. It’s easy to lose a couple hours here and there due to things beyond your control, but overtime, lack of sleep can take its toll on your health. Failing to have a good night’s sleep can affect all aspects of your life from […]
Everyone likely recalls former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton’s brush with a blood clot back in December 2012. While her clot was deemed the result of a previous concussion she’d had, there are many reasons that someone could develop a clot anywhere in the body. If not properly treated, a […]
One of the most common forms of skin cancer is melanoma. A lot of people that are living right now will come across some melanoma case; maybe (but hopefully not) you will encounter it yourself, or with one of your relatives, friends or connections. The most important thing about the […]