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Crohn's Disease and Other Gastrointestinal Issues

Crohn’s disease patients suffer from a chronic inflammation of the large intestine (colon). They may also experience weight loss and abdominal pain. Crohns' disease can often be confused with other gastrointestinal issues. Learn the difference.

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Managing Crohn’s Disease

Crohn's is a painful and debilitating disease, caused by an inflammation of the gastrointestinal system. Living with Crohn’s disease is not easy, especially when diarrhea, bowel obstructions, gastrointestinal bleeding or anal tears are frequent. Learn how to manage your symptoms.

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What is Crohn’s Disease?

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disease of the bowels. The inflammation can involve different areas of the digestive tract, and it often spreads deep into the layers of the intestinal tissue. Read more to learn about Chron's disease.

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Diagnosing COPD

COPD is diagnosed using a quick and painless method, called spirometry, which is used to assess your lung functions. The values produced from the spirometer are compared with the normal values of a healthy adult of the same age, gender, height, and ethnicity. Early detection of COPD can slow down or prevent the progression of this disease and allow you to live a fairly normal life.

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COPD: Know the Signs and Symptoms – Pink Puffers and Blue Bloaters

The signs and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease do not develop until the later stages of this disease. In mild COPD, there may be no symptoms at all, or an individual will have a quiet wheezing in the chest. In severe cases, patients may have difficulty breathing, a persisting cough, wheezing, and recurrent infections.

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COPD Pathophysiology - How Do You Develop COPD?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic disease of the lungs. COPD has two types: chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Both types affect different areas of your lungs, however both causes a patient to have difficulty breathing. Heavy smokers are more vulnerable to develop this disease. Learn more about why COPD can occur.

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COPD: Definition, Epidemiology & Etiology

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease. More than 90% of cases of COPD are caused by tobacco smoking. Every day, millions of people are diagnosed with COPD, and millions of people have this disease and aren't aware of it.

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Does Ultherapy Really Tighten Skin?

Ultherapy is a nonsurgical procedure, used to lift, tone and tighten the skin using waves of ultrasound. Could Ultherapy be an alternative to a facelift?

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Thinking About Getting a Nose Job? Here is What You Need to Know

A nose job, technically called rhinoplasty, is a surgical procedure used to correct the appearance and function of the nose. Some people may choose to undergo a rhinoplasty due to breathing problems, while others may choose rhinoplasty for aesthetic reasons. Read on to learn more about rhinoplasty, what is involved, and the results you can expect.

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The Mommy Makeover

Having children takes a serious toll on a woman's body. Although diet and exercise can help; lost muscle tone and skin elasticity of the abdomen and breasts may often never return to their pre-pregnancy appearance. For this reason, many cosmetic surgeons have created what is called "The Mommy Makeover". Learn more about what this procedure is, and if you are a candidate.

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Turn Back the Clock in a 30 Minute Visit With a Liquid Facelift

As we get older, it seems that every trip to the mirror reveals a new fine line, wrinkle and sag. The liquid facelift is the newest advance from dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons who in less then 30 minutes, inject fillers to dramatically rejuvenate and youthen your appearance. Learn more about this procedure and if it is a good fit for you.

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What You Need to Know About Liposuction

We all have it- stubborn areas of fat that never seam to go away no matter how hard we diet or exercise. Whether it is our muffin top or thunder thighs, in many cases liposuction is an aggressive yet effective solution for contouring our bodies. Read more to see if liposuction is a good fit for you.

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Gynecomastia- the Surgery for Man Boobs

Gynecomastia - more frequently called "man boobs" is a condition where men store excess fat in their chest. In most cases is not a serious medical issue, but causes embarrassment and insecurities. In many cases, men opt for a surgical procedure such as liposuction to remove this excess fat. Find out more about what causes gynecomasta.

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Are You a Candidate for a Face lift?

If you are worried by facial wrinkles, drooping eyes or loose skin and additional fatty deposits under your face or neck, a face lift may be right for you. Facelifts are useful to get rid of your wobbly skin folds in the neck and laxity of tissues in the cheek. A facelift can reduce the effects of gravity on lower face and neck- is this a procedure that is right for you?

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Breast Augmentation: Facts

There are many things that diet and exercise can do to change our bodies, but unfortunately for many women, chest size and appearance is something that we can not alter on our own. Many women feel less feminine and look towards surgery to increase and enhance their breasts. Find out how breast augmentations are performed and what results you should expect.

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Have a Butt Like a Kardashian with a Brazillian Butt Lift

Butts are all the craze these days, with celebrities like the Kardashians revolutionizing what we think is sexy. Women no longer idolize the bodies of wafer thin models like Kate Moss- now girls are trying to figure out what they can do to have a little extra junk in the trunk. If squats at the gym don't seem to be doing the trick then considering the newest surgical procedure the Brazilian Butt Lift may be for you.

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Considering Blephoplasty...Here's What You Need to Know

As we age, our eyes tend to droop and sag- giving us a tired and "worn out" appearance. Blepharoplasty- more commonly referred to as an eye lift is a surgical procedure that tightens, lifts and enhances the eye area for a more youthful and healthy look. Find out more about this procedure and if you are a candidate.

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How Is Autism Diagnosed?

Every child is unique in his or her own way, and is endowed with a variety of characteristics and behavioral mannerisms. Did you know that young children may have the same mannerisms as a child autism? Although this may be true, children who have autism do also have different characteristics, compared to children that do not have autism. Learn about the different cues that help to diagnose autism, and the different tests your doctor will use to evaluate your child.

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What Are the Factors that Contribute to Autism?

Twenty years ago, no one seemed to know what autism was, but now, it has become one of the most feared diagnoses for new mothers who are confused as to how it happens and if there is any way to protect their child. Read more about some known factors that contribute to autism.

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Treating Autism

While there is no cure for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there are a number of programs designed to help people with ASD. Early diagnosis and intervention can help children with ASD develop to their full potential. The severity of ASD can vary widely with each person, but the primary goal of every treatment is to improve an individual's ability to function properly. Learn about the different treatment options available for your child.