Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the structures supporting the teeth. The affected areas include the gums, alveolar bone, and the
Myositis Treatment
Myositis is a rare disorder that causes the inflammation of skeletal muscles and affects nearly 6 to 11 people per million in the United States of
Recipes for Gluten-free Desserts
Have you or any of your family members been diagnosed with celiac disease and is restricted from eating desserts? Worry, no more! Try these recipes on
Graves’ Disease: Causes and Symptoms
Graves' disease, a condition first described in the early 19th century by Sir Robert Graves, is one of the most common causes of hyperthyroidism.
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Peripheral vascular disease is a disease of the blood vessels located outside the heart and brain. It is a major cause of amputation in the United
Coronary Artery Disease Symptoms
Coronary artery disease develops gradually, and results in blockage of arteries that carry blood to the heart. This condition may lead to heart
Sarcoidosis Disease: Symptoms and Treatment
Sarcoidosis is a condition, wherein inflammation develops in, either the lungs, lymph nodes, eyes or other tissues.
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Several different cancers are clubbed under the category of non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. They are cancers of the lymphocytes (white blood cells), which
Marfan Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Marfan syndrome is the result of genetic mutation and haploinsufficiency. The diagnosis is based on visible physical traits such as long appendages,