Adult Wellness Category
Fatigue
FATIGUE – one of the most common complaints I hear as a Primary Care Physician By Gabrielle Klein, MD Complaints…
Influenza prevention
INFLUENZA VACCINE OVERVIEW — The most effective way to prevent influenza is by getting the influenza vaccine (the flu shot) as well as using simple infection control measures such as hand washing. Antiviral medications can also help prevent infection after exposure, but they are generally reserved for people who are at risk for complications of influenza.
Homeopathy and the swine flu*
What is the swine flu? Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza…
What is homeopathy?*
Homeopathy is a system of medicine that is based on the Law of Similars. The truth of this law has…
Breast cancer screening
BREAST CANCER SCREENING OVERVIEW — Cancer screening refers to the use of tests to detect cancer at an early stage, before it causes symptoms and hopefully at a time when it is curable. More than
Cervical cancer screening
CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING OVERVIEW — The Pap smear is a common test used to screen women for cervical precancer or cancer. However, most abnormal Pap smears are not due to cancer, but rather caused by infection or low estrogen levels.
Colon cancer screening
COLON CANCER SCREENING OVERVIEW — Colorectal cancer is a cancer that develops in the large intestine [colon] or rectum. The primary goal of colon cancer screening is to prevent deaths from colon cancer. Screening tests can help identify cancers at an early and potentially
Genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer
INTRODUCTION — Many women feel anxious about their chance of developing breast or ovarian cancer, particularly if they have one or several close relatives with either condition. Women who have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer often wish to know if they have inherited a tendency to develop these tumors, and if so, what their lifetime risk is of developing breast or ovarian cancer.
Hypothyroidism
INTRODUCTION — Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It is the most common thyroid disorder.
Hyperthyroidism
INTRODUCTION — Hyperthyroidism is the medical term for an overactive thyroid (hyper = excessive). In people with hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. When this occurs, the body’s metabolism is increased, which can cause a variety of symptoms.