...Cœur problems * Cognitive problems * Developmental delays in children * Increased risk of infection **Q: How can I prevent iron deficiency anemia?** **A:** There are a number of things...
...stroke, heart attack, kidney failure) **Types** There are several types of SCD, the most common being: * Hemoglobin SS disease: The most severe form, caused by two copies of the...
...base. The brainstem controls crucial bodily functions like breathing, heart rate, and consciousness. **Q: What Causes a Brainstem Stroke?** **A:** The majority of brainstem strokes are due to ischemia, a...
...can lead to a number of complications, including: * High cholesterol * Cœur disease * Infertility * Pregnancy complications * Myxedema coma (a life-threatening condition) **Q: How can I prevent...
...at the incision site movement of the filter through the vein to the cœur or lungs Additionally, a vena cava filter may not capture a clot heading toward your cœur...
...cœur disease * Neurological problems **Keywords:** Chronic respiratory problems, lung fibrosis, cœur disease, neurological problems **Prevention:** To prevent smoke inhalation, individuals should: * Install smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in...
**What is Aortic Dissection?** **Overview** Aortic dissection is a serious medical condition in which the layers of the aorta, the largest artery in the body, separate and blood flows between...
...cœur disease or high blood pressure. **Risk Factors for TIAs:** * High blood pressure * Cœur disease * Diabetes * High cholesterol * Smoking * Excessive alcohol consumption * Obesity...
**What is Food Allergy?** **Definition:** A food allergy is an immune system reaction that occurs when the body mistakenly identifies a specific food or ingredient as harmful. The body produces...