Christina Smith

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• How Is Sarcoidosis Diagnosed?

  What is sarcoidosis?Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease, which is characterized by the growth of granulomas or tiny collections of inflammatory cells in various parts of the body. When the immune system is slowed down and when these numerous clumps form, they tend to interfere with the organ’s...

• Can Algae Treat Forms of Arthritis?

  People are always trying to find natural or homeopathic remedies to treat medical conditions. Some of these treatments are based in scientific research and facts, while others are just a complete scam. However, sometimes a product found in nature can be used to develop effective treatments or...

• What Precautions Should be Taken for Peanut Allergies?

  Peanut allergies are one of the most common allergies in children, and often result in serious allergic responses. Moreover, with peanut allergy, even a small amount of allergen may result in a serious response. It is easy to predict the presence of nuts in some foods, while in some others, like...

• Is Ibuprofen the Secret to Cystic Fibrosis Treatment?

  Scientists say yes. The drug that works wonders for so many other everyday ailments could be a key component in the future treatments of cystic fibrosis patients. It’s hard to imagine that a drug found in nearly everyone's medicine cabinet could be a crucial component in the treatment of cystic...

• Young Mom Faces Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis—Twice

  At the age of 23, Shelby Woods faces every parent’s worst nightmare – a sick child. However, for Shelby, this nightmare is greater because both of her children, Sienna and Noah, were diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, an incurable genetic disease that had them going in and out of the...

• How is IBS Diagnosed?

  IBS Tests and DiagnosisThe diagnosis of IBS depends hugely on an inclusive medical history and an exhaustive physical examination.Criteria for Diagnosing the Irritable Bowel SyndromeSince there are no major physical symptoms to definitively diagnose IBS, its diagnosis normally entails in ruling out...