Cachexia refers to rapid wasting of muscles and tissues which cannot be explained by under-nutrition alone. It is a common complication of cancer and AIDS.
Obliterative bronchiolitis refers to organ rejection (chronic allograft rejection) after lung transplantation. It affects 50% of lung transplant patients.
The nutritional needs of a cancer patient depend on several factors, including the stage (treatment, recovery and living after recovery), symptoms, type and frequency of…
Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to compression of the median nerve. Carpal tunnel syptoms include pain, numbness and hand weakness. Treaments include surgery.
Hypercholesterolemia is defined as elevated blood cholesterol levels. Cholesterol can clog arteries and lead to coronary heart disease and other conditions.