Brittney Kocher

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• Facts About Sepsis

  Sepsis develops when your body becomes overwhelmed by an infection. It is a very severe illness and can cause widespread inflammation, other problems and sometimes even death. Here are some facts you should know about this life-threatening illness.Sepsis DefinedThis is a severe condition which...

• Is Dehydration Associated with Other Disorders?

  Dehydration occurs when the optimum level of fluids in the body decreases. In certain circumstances, the body cells lose water rapidly and the intake of fluids is not enough to compensate for this loss, the body cells get dehydrated and exhibit symptoms of stress. The common symptoms of dehydration...

• The Diabetic's Connection to Heart Disease

  Many already know that diabetes has a deep connection with heart disease, but a lot aren't sure about why or how. However, according to several studies, high blood glucose levels are a key contributor to this connection. High levels of blood glucose, or sugar, will often result in damage to the...

• What are the Side Effects of an Ablation?

  Ablations surgery side effects usually depend on the form of ablation procedure being performed. Cardiac ablations, thermal ablations, and endometrial ablations are among the common surgeries. There are particular side effects linked with every procedure. Examples of side effects are bruising,...

• Gastroenteritis in Children: Signs of Dehydration

  Gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that is caused by poorly prepared foods, contaminated water, etc. It can cause diarrhea, nausea, headache, and vomiting.What causes it?Gastro is caused by viruses. They include:• Rotavirus• AdenovirusHow is the gastroenteritis virus passed?Children can...

• How MRIs Can Be Used to Diagnose Autism

  Though we have made progress in recognizing what does not cause autism, little is currently known about what does cause most cases of autism. It is known that there is no single cause of the condition. In general, it is accepted that autism is related to structural differences in the brain, though...