Nicole Mary Gable

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• Is Lyme Disease Debilitating?

  Every year about 20,000 new cases of lyme disease are reported. Although doctors are starting to understand the disease better, many of its aspects are still poorly understood. One of the questions still heavily debated is whether lyme disease is debilitating.In its initial stages, lyme disease is...

• Appendicitis During Pregnancy: Signs and Symptoms

  Appendicitis During Pregnancy: Signs and SymptomsAppendicitis is a condition which occurs in about 1 in 1000 pregnancies. While it is most common during first 2 trimesters, it can occur in the last trimester too. It’s often hard for the pregnant woman to identify the signs and symptoms of...

• The Importance of Compassion and Nonverbal Communication with Alzheimer's Patients

  Communication involves much more than verbal speech and written language. After all, pretty much everyone knows how important things like eye contact, facial expressions, and human touch can be when communicating.However, communicating with people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia can be...

• What Primary Care Providers Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer

  In the United States, there will be 22,440 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2017 and over half of those cases will be fatal, according to the American Cancer Society. For women, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths. And a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer in her...

• Breast Cancer: A Speaker's Guide

  Many people who experience a life-changing event such as cancer find they want to educate others about their experiences.Sharing experiences with others can raise awareness and can help women to feel empowered—it reminds them they are not alone.If this is true for you, you may choose to “start...

• What are the Different Types of Seizures?

  Seizures vs. Seizure DisorderA seizure is described as an abnormal electrical activity that occurs in the brain. Normally, neurons (also called brain cells) flow in an organized manner on the brain’s surface. However, when there’s an excess of electrical discharge, a seizure occurs.Seizures can...