Mary Rebecca Pastor LPC

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  Jock Itch is a fungal infection that attacks the surface layer of skin around  the groin, buttocks and where the thighs join at the waist. Typically, it is brought about by a fungus belonging to a group called Dermatophytes. Candida Albicans, the common yeast is also known to create this...

• The Potential For Early Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis with MRI Brain Scans

  Multiple sclerosis can be difficult to diagnose, as many of the symptoms do not even appear until later in one's life. However, a recent study has shown that the risk level in children is able to be diagnosed early with MRI brain scans.DiagnosisSometimes MRI brain scans can show MS before any...

• What Are Fraternal Twins?

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• Altered Cell Protein Expression in Lupus May Be a Step Toward Potential Treatment

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• Man Completes Journey of a Lifetime Despite Muscular Dystrophy

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• Improving the Mental Health in Nurses: What Should Hospitals Do?

  Despite how rewarding the nursing profession is, nursing also has a significantly higher rate of physical and mental health issues. In fact, some studies have shown that almost half of all nurses suffer from depression, anxiety and other physical ailments such as back strain and the more obvious...