Thomas Langan

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• Breakthrough in Parkinson's Disease Research Allows Patients to Sleep During Deep Brain Stimulation

  Deep brain stimulation surgery has contributed to an improvement to the quality of life for patients with Parkinson's disease. This brain surgery reduces the patient's symptoms and tremors by inserting electrodes into the brain. The catch? The patient is awake during the 4-6 hour surgery. Under...

• What Do Pescatarians Eat?

  IntroductionA pescatarian diet is the one that includes seafood and fish, but not any other types of animal meat. It can be termed as a meat-free diet. Pescatarians are very much similar to vegetarians. The only difference between the two is that a person who follows a pescatarian diet also eats...

• Holistic Treatments for Mononucleosis

  Holistic treatments refer to medications that when taken, cure the disease and not just the symptoms. There are no holistic treatments available for mononucleosis (mono), but some medications prescribed can help deal with the condition. In most cases, doctors recommend medicines designed for...

• Boys vs. Girls: Why Does Fibromyalgia Affect Women More Than Men?

  Women are 90 percent more likely to have fibromyalgia than men, according to statistics. However, some men have fibromyalgia, but their symptoms present differently, and discomfort for men presents differently as well. ...

• The Threat of Cyberbullying in the Nursing Unit

  How common is cyberbullying in nursing? Surprisingly, very common, and like other professions that work with people in general, cyberbullying can seriously affect nurses and patients negatively. But, it is a rather silent issue in the workplace, and it needs to be addressed and not pushed aside by...

• Can Weight Loss Alleviate Varicose Veins?

  Minimal ExhaustionVictims of vein problems are challenged by tiredness in their legs even when jogging, and makes it difficult to follow a workout regiment.Vein disorders can discourage people from their exercise routine. Exercise WellThere is a common misconception that affected veins can simply...