Robert Andrew Horak PH.D

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• Individual Screening Effectiveness for Celiac Disease

  Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition which mainly affects the person’s digestive tract. Specifically, the patient becomes unable to consume gluten due to the damaging effect the protein has on his or her small intestines. Gluten, on the other hand, is a protein present in wheat, barley, and...

• What Causes Kidney Stones?

  Kidney stones are a common problem for many people. In the United States, kidney infection cases are usually due to kidney stones increasing in size over time. What Are Kidney Stones?Kidney stones are crystal ball-like substances that form in the urinary tract. These stones are usually found around...

• What Are The Risk Factors Of A Colonoscopy?

  Colonoscopy is a medical procedure and like all medical procedures, it may have its risks. For a vast majority of patients, the benefits far outweigh the risks and also much can be done to minimize the risks.About Colonoscopy The colonoscopy procedure involves the use of a thin and flexible camera...

• 5 Tips on Living with Restless Legs Syndrome

  Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder, which affects millions of people each year. If you are suffering from restless legs syndrome, you will experience severe or mild pains as well as uncomfortable sensations in your legs when you are lying down or sitting. You will experience...

• Pneumonia: An Overview of the Disease

  What is pneumonia?    Pneumonia is the inflammation of the lung’s air sacs. It is a serious lung infection that can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi.Your lungsYou have two lungs. Each lung has separate sections called lobes. Normally, as you breathe, air moves freely through your...

• Diabetes and Your Smile

  Diabetes is a disease that can affect anyone at any age. The different types of diabetes include type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, as well as gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy.Diabetes affects all parts of the human body, including also the mouth and teeth. People suffering from...