Archive for April 28, 2009
HOW COMMON ARE THE INDIVIDUAL CAUSES OF EPILEPSY?
Causes of epilepsy that could be defined, with a fair degree of confidence, in each of two studies. The way in which the subjects were selected was different in each study, but the final figure—the proportion in which a cause for epilepsy could be defined—varied within narrow limits, between only 34.5 per cent and 39.0 [...]
In: Epilepsy · Tagged with: epilepsy
WHAT DO THE PEOPLE SAY FOR ARTHRITIS: STORY 6
Mrs M.G., an accountant in California, writes: “My knees have always been a problem, ever since I got hit by a car when I was eight years old. They weren’t too bad at first. But when I reached 25 and put on a little weight, they kept getting worse every year. I’m only 38 now, [...]
In: Arthritis · Tagged with: Arthritis
INGROWN TOENAILS IN CHILDHOOD
Symptoms: swollen, red, and painful area near toenail; thin, watery pus from the infected area; raw, red tissue covering part of the nail. Home care - Soak the toe frequently in warm water. - If possible, gently cut out the ingrown part of the nail. - If the ingrown spur cannot be removed, soak the bandaged foot [...]
In: General health · Tagged with: General health