Pulmonary Embolism Blockage of an Artery in the Lung A pulmonary embolism, is a blood clot that breaks off from the walls of a vein and travels through the circulation to the heart and eventually Read More …
Psoriasis: Dry, Scaly Skin Drugs Can Help But Not Cure Psoriasis is a common skin disease that can first appear in young adults. People with psoriasis develop sharply outlined reddened bumps (papules) mixed with rounded Read More …
Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac Contact with plant oil triggers rash A sure sign of spring and summer are the skin rashes caused by exposure to poison ivy, oak, and sumac. These three native American weeds are a Read More …
Childhood Poisoning Danger to Children Under 6 The majority of poisonings are accidental, occur in the home and are preventable. Children under age 6 are most often the victims. Children, who are naturally curious, find Read More …
Pinworms Symptom Is Anal Itching There are several types of roundworms that can cause infection in humans. In the U.S., the pinworm is the most common worm parasite. Pinworm eggs enter the body when they Read More …
Perimenopause A Decline in Hormones Perimenopause is the period of time before menopause when menopausal symptoms are first noticed; it extends until one year after menopause occurs. Women who experience menopausal symptoms often notice them Read More …
Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms Result from Death of Nerve Cells Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system. It leads to slow movement, tremor, rigidity, and loss of balance. The cause is not known, Read More …
Paget’s Disease A Chronic Bone Disease Paget’s disease is the second most common bone disease after osteoporosis. Its cause is unknown, but it may be linked with a viral infection early in life. Symptoms are Read More …
Pacemakers: How They Work Device Normalizes Heartbeat The heart beats about 100,000 times each day. Each heartbeat begins with an electrical impulse from the heart’s natural pacemaker, the sinoatrial node (S-A node), found at the Read More …
Home Oxygen Therapy Portable Devices Provide Oxygen Oxygen is required by every cell in the body. The air we breathe provides enough oxygen for our bodies to function, but for persons with certain lung and Read More …