Erectile Dysfunction

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

What is it? Erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence, is the inability of an individual to achieve erection or keep a firm erection during a sexual activity. This problem may not cause much concern when occurring intermittently. However, it may affect a relationship negatively and break a person’s self-confidence when the condition tends to [...]

Lou Gehrig’s Disease

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), otherwise known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”, is a disease which involves advancing neurodegenerative disease that has an effect on the nerve cells of the brain as well as the spinal cord. Motor neurons get to the spinal cord from the brain and to the muscles form the spinal cord all over [...]

Skin Cancer

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

A lot of people take their skin for granted, probably because they know little about it. Here is a little eye opening article that will deliver a couple of fast facts about skin cancer. The Skin An amazing thing about the skin is that it is in fact the biggest organ in our body. It [...]

Hypercalcemia in Cancer

Posted by: Frances Quino, RN

Electrolyte imbalance is a common occurrence in cancer patients. The calcium levels for instance may also increase. The normal level of calcium in the blood is between 4.5-5.5 mEq/L. High calcium levels may mean that the cancer cells have reached the bones. It may break the bones in time and eventually, calcium will be deposited [...]

Forms of Macular Degeneration

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

Dry AMD (Non-neovascular) The diagnosis of macular degeneration could either be a dry or wet. The former is referred to non-neovascular form of AMD and is more common than the other. About 80 to 90 percent of overall cases are identified as dry AMD. Although central vision loss may gradually take place with this form, [...]

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

What is AMD? Age-related macular degeneration or AMD is one of the leading culprits to experiencing vision loss and blindness among Americans aging 65 years and above. Since the elderly population is largely increasing in the general population, vision problems caused by AMD are a growing too. In this disease sharp, central vision is destroyed [...]

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Posted by: Frances Quino, RN

Nobody is exempted to venous insufficiency. However, the symptoms exceeded more than two weeks it can already classified as chronic venous insufficiency. The terms postphlebitic syndrome and postthrombotic syndrome may also point out the same description. Chronic venous insufficiency can pose a more serious result if not given proper medical attention. It can eventually lead [...]

Interstitial Cystitis

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

Interstitial cystitis, otherwise known as bladder pain syndrome, is a recurring, usually very unbearable urinary bladder disease. This disease is characterized by bladder pain, pain connected with urination or dysuria, urgency, urinary frequency (usually the person has to pee every 10 minutes), and there could also be pressure in the bladder. According to Harvard University [...]

ACL Injury: Management, Treatment and Rehabilitation

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

If you have ever experienced knee injuries, you probably have an idea of how painful it is. Apart from that, other symptoms include swelling of the affected area and unstable knees. When knee injuries or anterior cruciate ligament injuries occur, there  is a usual sudden sound that can be heard, a popping one. Most people who [...]

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Posted by: Daisy Jane, RN, MN

Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a condition that brings about cramping and abdominal pain and some fluctuations in bowel movements, among other symptoms. It is not like the inflammatory bowel disease or IBD, which encompasses ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Unlike the latter, IBS does not involve abnormal bowel structure. Causes It is still [...]