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• Is Ovarian Cancer Terminal?

  Let’s answer the question first: It depends on the stage of the disease. There are four stages of ovarian cancer, and the third and fourth are the most dangerous. The bad thing is that most cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed in the later stages of the disease, when little can be done to save...

• What Are Doctor Reviews, and How Can I Find a Top Doctor in my Area?

  Doctor reviews can be found all over the internet, from medical dictionary sites to local listings, and of course through Google. But where can you find a credible doctor in your area, and why should you trust one site over another? More and more people are wondering how to find a highly qualified...

• What are the Treatment Options for Sinusitis?

  Sinusitis is a very common and painful condition affecting about 37 million people in the country. Unfortunately, this condition is not understood completely and many people end up with the wrong diagnosis and treatment. Appropriate treatment for this condition is really helpful in alleviating the...

• What are the Early Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis?

  Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease with many unpredictable symptoms. The type of symptoms and their intensity vary from one person to another. Some people will have only mild symptoms while some may have serious ones including paralysis, vision loss, and diminished brain function. One of...

• What is Prepatellar Bursitis?

  Bursitis is a condition that causes inflammation and pain around the joints of muscles, tendons and bones. This happens when the bursa is inflamed and becomes swollen hence causing the pain. As the condition continues, its effects become clear. The affected area starts to turn red. Bursitis can...