Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that causes severe diarrhea in children and adults. Many people are wondering what are the symptoms of rotavirus infection and when to see a doctor.
“Economy class syndrome” is a headline that was used to describe a case of an acute pulmonary embolism, which occurred on a commercial passenger flight. However, this name may not really be appropriate as an embolism may occur in passengers in business, first class, or other modes of transport. It occurs as a result of being seated for long periods of time, a more appropriate name would be traveler’s thrombosis.
The death of an Australian woman on board of an airplane, as a result of a condition categorized as "Economy Class Syndrome" caused many airlines to begin to be proactive in educating passengers. Thus manuals and guidance were developed to ensure traveler safety, and help prevent diseases or acute episodes that may occur as a result of prolonged flights of more than 3 hours. The non-profit airhealth.org reports that 3-5% of passengers may become ill during, or after the flights as a result of a condition referred to as deep venous thrombosis (DVT). This condition does not only apply to economy class passengers, as it can happen to first class, business class, and even pilots, although to a lesser extent.
Chronic arthritis is a category of diseases that can cause disability, and among the different types of arthritis there is one that afflicts many young adults. It is a type of arthritis that usually strikes the bones in the spine and nearby joints. This is known medically as “spondyloarthropathy.”
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by significant proliferation of the joint lining. This lining will spread and eventually destroy the bones and joints.
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Time passes and our bodies change. The loss of muscle, bone and fat under the skin, along with changes in collagen and elastin, is making fine lines and wrinkles more dramatic.
Good nutrition is critical to overall health and well-being. Malnutrition is common among the elderly. In developed countries, around 15% of the elderly are malnourished.
Have you ever experienced pain in your feet or heels early in the morning when you first got out of bed and step your feet on the ground? If so, you may start to have plantar fasciitis or heel pain.
Alter G allows for increased training volume with less impact and ground reaction forces Using NASA patented Differential Air Pressure technology and clinically supervised by a doctor, the Alter G helps to reduce a person’s weight by as much as 80% during exercise.
For those involved in football competitions, whether football players, team managers, doctors, team physiotherapists, stadium managers, or football club presidents, should be prepared in case a football player stops breathing or their heart stops on the football field so they can respond promptly.