Brooke Conner CMP

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• Hydrocephalus: What Is It?

  Hydrocephalus is a condition where there is too much cerebrospinal fluid in the head. It comes from the Greek words “hydro”, which means water, and “cephalus”, which means head. It is a component of several congenital health problems, but may be caused by head injuries, too. In some cases,...

• The Most Essential Nursing Skills

  Committing life and limb to the treatment and well-being of others is no small feat; it requires dedication, patience, and lots of love for fellow neighbors, whether they’re family members or complete strangers. While doctors and specialists may frequently perform life-saving, emergency...

• What are the Causes and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?

  Prostate cancer is one of the most common conditions affecting men in United States. Most men above 50-years-old will develop this condition, at least in a mild way. The disease progresses very slowly and mostly remains asymptomatic until it reaches an advanced stage. In most cases, the disease may...

• Is Appendicitis Hereditary?

  In order to understand the condition of appendicitis and to know whether it is hereditary or not, we first need to know which body part it affects and what are its symptoms. Appendicitis affects the appendix, which is a small tube–like structure attached to the large intestine. The part of the...

• Alternative Treatments for Fibroids

  Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors occurring on the uterine walls of women. Fibroids start as small growths that later develop into the size of a grapefruit before the accompanying symptoms become visible, prompting the individual to seek medication. Fibroids are fairly common in women above...

• Everything You Need to Know About X-Rays

  What is an X-ray procedure?An X-ray is a quick diagnostic procedure to see the insides of your body. It is an essential tool used to diagnose many health conditions. It involves passing a very tiny burst of invisible electromagnetic radiation to a part of your body or your whole body and capturing...