Category Archives: Blog

Sympathetic Ophthalmia in an Infected Post-Scleral Buckling Eye

On: February 17, 2014 By: FilDocsOrg Posted in Blog, Medical Journals

Jona MB Sy-Ongkeko, MD Archimedes LD Agahan, MD Juan S Lopez, MD Jacinto U Dy-Liacco, MD Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines Sympathetic ophthalmia (SO) is a rare, bilateral, nonnecrotising granulomatous panuveitis that may develop after exposure of intraocular contents to the immune system, i.e., trauma, followed by a latent period and the appearance of uveitis in both the injured and non-injured eye. Both eyes are affected, with the injured eye usually presenting with uveitis before, and more severe than the uninjured eye. Its occurrence is much more likely » » » [Read more]

On Health, Fitness And Cigarettes

On: February 13, 2014 By: Contributor Posted in Blog, Fitness, Health, Wellness

A lot of people talk about wellness but very few people have taken the time to consider what the term really means. Wellness in general can be described as the state in which a person orients themselves into maximizing their own potential. It’s not something that a person can achieve in a day, it’s a process that takes a lifetime. It includes spiritual, physical and psychological dimensions. We cannot talk about wellness without mentioning self improvement. You have probably read one of the many self-help books flooding the market. Most of them promise to get you rich or to make » » » [Read more]

Too Much Or Too Little Sleep Linked To Depression In Teenagers

On: February 12, 2014 By: Marissa Posted in Blog, Health, News

Depression is a mental illness that affects millions of people every day. Adults who suffer from the symptoms of the debilitating disorder are often prescribed an antidepressant, but in teenagers, the symptoms are often attributed to the life stage and go untreated. For decades, experts have connected sleep to depression, both getting too much sleep and not getting enough sleep. New study results are now showing that both extremes in sleep patterns signal depression in teenagers. The age group covering 13 to 19-year-olds generally fall into a few distinct categories. There are the teenagers who appear lazy, wanting to sleep » » » [Read more]

Benefits Of Chiropractic Care

On: February 11, 2014 By: Contributor Posted in Blog, Wellness

What is Chiropractic? Having the meaning of efficient or practical by hand, chiropractic is not technically recognized as a part of medical treatment but is often made use of. Chiropractic care is the diagnosis and treatment of patients by medical professionals without the use of medicines. This treatment completely involves practical techniques. Chiropractic care helps to regain flexibility and better functioning of bones, ligaments and muscles. When this treatment is being conducted, Chiropractors focus more on the spinal area, as like the brain, it deals with the nervous system of the body. Apart from making the back and neck work » » » [Read more]

I Can See Right Through You: Before And After Medical Scan Musts

On: February 10, 2014 By: Contributor Posted in Blog, Health, Wellness

If you are scheduled to have an MRI, CT scan or other imaging procedure, you need to make sure that you take the appropriate steps in order to get the safest and most accurate results. By following these tips, you can protect yourself from unnecessary radiation and an incorrect diagnosis. Talk to Your Doctor Before you schedule your scan, you should talk to your doctor about why he thinks it is necessary. If you are concerned about the amount of radiation to which you will be exposed, then you may also want to discuss the different scans that are available » » » [Read more]

How Often Should You Buy A New Mattress?

On: February 9, 2014 By: Contributor Posted in Blog, Health, Wellness

No matter how little or much we like to sleep, we spend approximately a third of our lives sleeping, and who doesn’t desire a cozy, nice bed to sleep on after a hectic and exhausting, long day? Sleeping is not only one of life’s greatest pleasures, but it is also a necessity. Therefore, having a good place to sleep is imperative as well as a supportive mattress to sleep on. But once we buy or have a mattress, we practically neglect the idea that we ought to change it someday, or that perhaps the old worn mattress is the causative » » » [Read more]

Feeling stressed? Best 10 ways to relax and feel better

On: February 6, 2014 By: Contributor Posted in Blog, Wellness

While there are several ways of relaxing and reducing tension in the body, some have been proven to be more effective than others. This article discusses ten of the best ways of how to relax and feel better when you are stressed. Try out at least three or four techniques and find out what works best for you: 1. Meditation Meditation calms the restless mind. The best place to meditate is in a quiet and comfortable room. Just close your eyes and focus your mind on one single positive thought. This way, you can get rid of all the negative » » » [Read more]

How to Reduce Your Belly Fat: Practical Tips

On: February 5, 2014 By: mmarzett Posted in Blog, Fitness, Health, Wellness

We all want to be fit, slim and have the perfect physical form. And almost all of us dreamed about a beautiful trained body and incredibly amazing tummy area with defined abs. So if you still dream about this, but don’t have enough time, willpower or just not pretty sure in your powers, now it’s a high time for you to do the first step and let your dream come true. In this article, you will find 10 practical tips which will help you become fit and get rid of belly fat. 1. Determine your body type The first and » » » [Read more]

Benefits Of Visiting A Professional Spa Salon

On: February 4, 2014 By: Contributor Posted in Blog, Wellness

There is nothing more relaxing and rewarding than spending some time getting a massage. The massage can help to relax both body and mind at the same time, and put you in a state that will allow you to tackle to upcoming problems in everyday life. When you visit a spa and massage salon the first thing that you will notice is the variety of treatments available to you. Full body, face, couples, deep tissue, and back massages are a few of the treatments you could enjoy. Pampering yourself with a massage has many far reaching benefits that you are » » » [Read more]

Medical Professionals Using Wikipedia As Major Source Of Information

On: February 3, 2014 By: Contributor Posted in Blog, Health, News

If you have an internet connection, then it’s probable that you’ve stumbled across a Wikipedia page before. Wikipedia is the most-used source for finding information in the world, and it has obvious uses for struggling students looking for a good start to their research. But, Wikipedia is much more than a resource for high school and college kids to get a little help on their finals. In fact, a new study suggests that Wikipedia is one of the primary sources for medical professionals to brush up on concepts in their field. This might sound like a dangerous path for doctors » » » [Read more]