Sleep Walking / Somnambulism

Sleepwalking or "Somnambulism," is a kind of parasomnia which has medico-legal implications. Sleepwalking commonly occurs in the initial third phase of a night's sleep. Sleepwalking or somnambulism typically manifests during the slow-wave cycle of sleep, also called as Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) Sleep. In certain rare cases, victims may walk during a day- time nap.Sleepwalking events can be di ... Read More

Small Intestine Biopsy

The small intestine is approximately 21 feet long and consists of three sections - the Duodenum, Jejunum and the ileum, most of the digestion and absorption of food occurs in small intestine. Definition Small intestine biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which a portion of the small. Intestinal lining is removed for examination. A flexible fiber-optic tube (endoscope) is inserted through your m ... Read More

Smoking And Cancer

Smoking is a kind of recreational drug use when a substance (usually tobacco) is burned and the vapors inhaled. Smoking is addictive, and smokers are at risk for a number of diseases including lung cancer.

Join this support group of people concerned with smoking and cancer – you will be able to meet doctors as well as smokers and those suffering from lung cancers and their families.

Smoking And Tobacco

Smoking is a form of recreational drug use in which a substance, usually tobacco, is burned and the smoke inhaled. Smokers are at risk for a number of heart and lung diseases.

Join this online forum on smoking to contact doctors who deal with the addiction, and people who have managed to kick it.

South Beach Diet

Hey! hang on! What follows is not a mystery novella written on the south beach but a write up on a new concept to weight loss, which proclaims to be a way of life. Created by Dr. Arthur Agatston, a cardiologist, to work with the body safely and effectively. It started as a fad diet like many others including the Atkins diet, now is a rage and people swear by it. It is a three phase diet, the first ... Read More

Soy / Soya - A Holy Food

Soy was considered one of the five holy crops in China – it’s not difficult to see why. Soy and its products are used in hundreds of foods and non-food products. Soy milk is a milk substitute for those with dairy allergies, and because it is one of the few plant foods to contain all the amino acids, it is an important source of proteins for vegans.

Our online group on soy/soya will help you learn more about the holy food and how it can help you.

Spondylolisthesis

Spondydolisthesis is the slipping of part of the vertebrae of the spinal column so that they are out of place in relation to the vertebrae beneath. This can happen due to degeneration of the tissue or injury. It can cause debilitating back pain.

Join our online support group for spondydolisthesis to learn more about the condition, ask your questions to experts, and find treatment possibilities.

Spondylosis

Spondylosis is degenerative arthritis or osteoarthritis that affects the spine. It causes the spine is loose its structure and can affect the neck, mid-back, or low-back regions of the spine. Usually, aging is the cause.

Our online support group for people with spondylosis will help you know more about the disease and get in touch with doctors or other patients.

Strabismus

Squint is a misalignment of the two eyes so that both the eyes are not looking in the same direction.This misalignment may be constant,being present throughout the day or may be intermittent. Strabismus is the medical term for the eye condition commonly called as squint, crossed eyes or deviating eyes.It occurs due to the improper alignment of the muscles that maintain the eyeballs ... Read More

Stress Incontinence

Stress incontinence is the most common type of urinary incontinence. Women are more prone to it than men. Urine "accidents" leave many women afraid to leave home. Thanks to advances in surgery, though, incontinence is no longer a life sentence. - Beth Bray - Senior NurseWhen the pelvic floor muscles, which supports the urinary bladder and the associated structures, are weakened, they become inca ... Read More