Joan Louise Clapper OTR

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• Managing Lupus Non-Pharmacologically

  Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where the body begins to produce autoantibodies against the body’s healthy cells. The resultant inflammation of the organs produces various symptoms in patients. Every person faces a unique set of symptoms. The disease occurs in episodes...

• What to Do If a Child Has a Febrile Seizure?

  Febrile SeizureA febrile seizure usually occurs when your child has a fever or high body temperature. It can also happen without brain inflammation or certain metabolic disorders. Even though febrile seizures occur with fever, you may not notice an increase in your child’s body temperature until...

• Can Chemotherapy Cause Death?

  Chemotherapy is one of the medical treatment procedures used in dealing with tumors. It uses chemicals to fight off the cancer cells. Unfortunately these chemicals also affect other body cells and tissues. If they are not checked, severe complications might occur.But can chemotherapy really be...

• What Are the Options for Preserving Fertility After Ovarian Cancer?

  An ovarian cancer diagnosis is devastating. But if the diagnosis comes during family planning or even while thinking about having kids, it can bring up concerns about future fertility. Although being diagnosed with ovarian cancer and receiving treatment can affect the ability to become pregnant,...

• What Is Pituitary Dwarfism?

  IntroductionPituitary dwarfism, also called growth hormone deficiency, is a medical condition wherein the pituitary gland does not produce sufficient amounts of growth hormone. This deficiency often results in children’s slow growth or short stature.An adult with pituitary dwarfism has an average...

• What Is Lou Gehrig's Disease?

  IntroductionLou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is also called as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. It is a progressive disorder that leads to the loss of voluntary muscle control in the body. This disorder often affects the...