Anterograde amnesia is a loss or memory after a traumatic event. It involves the inability to learn and recall new information while memories that were formed before the trauma are unaffected. Anterograde amnesia is typically caused by injury to the... Read More »
A transient ischemic attack, also known as a TIA, is often considered a mini-stroke. A TIA is transient; the effects are temporary and usually lasts an hour or less. It can last up to 24 hours and may or may not lead to a stroke. That's why it's so... Read More »
Hypersomnia is a sleep disorder that can adversely affect the quality of a person's life. A person is likely to feel tired a lot during the day and have a distinct lack of energy. Hypersomnia can cause a person to feel sleepy at the worst possible times... Read More »
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health problem. In the U.S., the number of patients enrolled in the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) program (Medicare funded program) has increased from 10,000 in 1973 to 472,099 in 2004. In 2004 alone, 104,364... Read More »
The dilation and curettage procedure is better known as a D and C. With this procedure, the cervix is dilated, and an instrument is used to scrape the contents of the uterus. This procedure is not just for abortions. It is also used to collect tissue... Read More »
