General Disorders

Safety: Accidents and injuries are the leading causes of death among young men, while suffocation is the most common cause of death among…

Hearing loss is a common medical condition affecting people of all ages with numerous causes. There are three types of hearing loss: …

End of life care is provided when vital organs and body systems shut down irreversibly and death becomes imminent. It starts when a patient is…

Community Health: Overall health and well-being are greatly impacted by the communities in which patients live and work. Access to care is…

Chemotherapy, also referred to as antineoplastic therapy, is a treatment that utilizes cytotoxic chemicals to kill cancer cells. This…

Cancer, one of the leading causes of death in the world, is characterized by the unregulated or uncontrolled growth of cells that infiltrate…

Breast cancer can affect one or both breasts and is usually found through an exam or mammogram and then diagnosed through a biopsy to…

Edema is swelling caused by fluid build-up in the tissues. It can occur in any part of the body but is most noticeable in the arms, hands,…

Metabolic alkalosis occurs when the body contains excessive amounts of base or alkali. This occurs when there is a loss of acid or hydrogen or…

Metabolic acidosis is characterized by an imbalance in the body’s acid-base balance and occurs when there is a buildup of acid in the blood.…