Dr. Pat's Talk
Children and ADHDIs it ADHD? Learn about the symptoms of ADHD and what to do if you’re concerned that your child might have this disorder. Attention-Deficit...
Gastrointerology
Reptiles and SalmonellaReptiles and Salmonella Did you know lizards and turtles can carry a harmful germ called Salmonella? If there are infants...
Salmonella Outbreak UpdateWater Frogs Today's Highlights As of 9:00pm EST on December 21, 2009, 83 individuals infected with the outbreak...
Extrahepatic Bile Duct CancerExtrahepatic bile duct cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the part of bile duct that is outside...
Endocrinology
Managing Type 2 DiabetesInsights into Managing Type 2 Diabetes Adults with type 2 diabetes are over twice as likely to die from heart disease as...
What is X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy?X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy is a disorder that occurs most often in males. It mainly affects the nervous system and the adrenal...
What is X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita?X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita is a disorder that mainly affects males. It involves many hormone-producing (endocrine)...
Allergy & Immunology
SATURDAY, March 27 (HealthDay News) — People who sneeze and wheeze all spring long may be...
April 6, 2010 | Read ... »
Colder temperatures can bring some relief to those allergic to mold and pollen. But winter doesn't...
January 4, 2010 | Read ... »
Treatment Food allergy is treated by avoiding the foods that trigger the reaction....
December 9, 2009 | Read ... »
Cardiology
The Heart Truth – Lower Heart Disease Risk What is Heart Disease? When you hear...
March 17, 2010 | Read ... »
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States....
February 1, 2010 | Read ... »
The most common tumors that begin in the heart are benign. In children, these include rhabdomyomas...
December 16, 2009 | Read ... »
Dermatology
Understanding AcneThere are many myths about what causes acne. Some people blame foods for their outbreaks. Some think that dirty skin causes it....
MelanomaMelanoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the skin cells called melanocytes (cells that color the skin). Melanocytes...
Frost Bite and HypothermiaLOW TEMPERATURE + WIND SPEED + WETNESS = INJURIES & ILLNESS FROST BITE What Happens to the Body: FREEZING IN DEEP LAYERS OF SKIN...
DermatomyositisWhat is Dermatomyositis? Dermatomyositis is one of a group of muscle diseases known as the inflammatory myopathies, which are...











