Athena Ackley LMSW

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• What is a Prostate Biopsy?

  A prostate biopsy is a surgical procedure that is used to remove a sample of a suspicious tissue from your prostate for further examination analysis. The prostate is a tiny, walnut-shaped gland found in men's reproductive system. This gland's major function is to produce a fluid that nourishes the...

• What is Lupus Nephritis?

  Lupus nephritis is inflammation of the kidney as a result of lupus or SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus). SLE is a condition whereby your organs and cells are attacked by your own immune system, making it an autoimmune disease. Approximately 60% of SLE patients are found to have lupus nephritis and...

• What Are the Symptoms and Treatment Options for a Nickel Allergy?

  A nickel allergy, or jewelry allergy, is the most common form of contact dermatitis associated with the use of earrings and other jewelry. Nickel is found in many items, including accessories, like necklaces and bangles, coins, zippers, watch straps, hair pins, and frames. This skin allergy affects...

• Top Issues Staff Nurses Face on the Job

  Nursing is a field where art meets science. From psychology to physiology to microbiology, a nurse’s educational background and practical experience cover a broad gamut of skills needed to facilitate a patient’s physical healing and emotional well-being.With the many duties and areas of...

• 27-Year-Old Learning to Love Life After Harrowing Illness

  For 23 years now, Sarah Hughes has been battling a debilitating autoimmune disease known as systemic idiopathic juvenile arthritis (SIJA). SIJA affects multiple organs and systems in the body. It can occur at any time throughout childhood, although it generally starts before the age of 5. In almost...

• Alternatives Used to Treat Acne Scars

  Dermal FillersDermal fillers are used to improve the appearance of scars that have recessed. Common substances that are used as fillers and injected into the scars include collagen, hyaluronic acid, and fat. However, in order to maintain this look, you need to have injections repeatedly unless you...