You searched for
We found 9 articles
Petechiae skin purpura

Petechiae skin purpura

Petechiae skin purpura are pinpoint bleeds under the skin which may result from trauma, infection or in serious cases requiring treatment, a blood disorder.

08 Jan 2007

Stretch marks (striae distensae)

Stretch marks (striae distensae)

Stretch marks (striae distensae) are scars on the skin caused by excessive stretching in pregnancy or obesity, commonly on the stomach, breasts and thighs.

13 Dec 2006

Sex During Pregnancy

Sex During Pregnancy

Information about pregnancy sex myths sex position during pregnancy and sex after pregnancy

03 Dec 2006

St. Jude announces breakthrough in eye cancer treatment

St. Jude announces breakthrough in eye cancer treatment

Researchers use new, localized treatment to shrink retinoblastoma tumours, avoid chemo; treatment could be effective against some breast, lung, prostate,…

13 Nov 2006

Shorter nightly sleep in childhood may help explain obesity epidemic

Shorter nightly sleep in childhood may help explain obesity epidemic

Soaring levels of obesity might be linked to children sleeping fewer hours at night than they used to, claims a…

13 Nov 2006

Joint pain (arthralgia)

Joint pain (arthralgia)

Joint Pain: Medical information about causes of joint pain and the treatment and diagnosis of joint pain written by Health Professionals.

16 Oct 2006

Bones in the balance

Bones in the balance

In the beginning, there’s soft cartilage. Then the cells go to work. Calcium salts and phosphorus are pulled from the…

11 Oct 2006

Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is an acute infection with Toxoplasma gondii. It can have serious health risks for pregnant women or people with suppressed immune function.

11 Oct 2006

Burns

Burns

Burns are commonly caused by heat and destroys the skin and surface layers. They require burn first aid treatment and often emergency department treatment.

04 Oct 2006