Not as common as they used to be An acquired deformity is a change in the normal size or shape of a body part as a result of an injury, infection, arthritis, or tumor. Common other causes of acquired deformities1 include: misaligned broken bones flattening of foot arches over time osteoarthritis (a disease that causes […]
Read MoreAn unpredictable disease attacks the central nervous system Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an often disabling and unpredictable autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS) that hinders the flow of information inside the brain and between the brain and the nerves of the body. Most diagnoses of MS occur in people between the ages of […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are common and preventable, but there is a great deal that is not known about them, making them very challenging to diagnose and treat. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are often considered the same thing, when in fact there is a significant distinction between the two that can lead […]
Read MoreThe best prevention tactics are the simplest Many of the best tactics for avoiding colds and flu are very simple and easy to do, but also very easy to forget. But with a little diligence, you can coast through the cold and flu season without finding yourself ill or bedridden. One of the most basic […]
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