Aortic dissection is a rare though life threatening medical condition in which a tear develops in the inner layer of the aorta. As blood flows through the tear and into the middle layer of the vessel, the layers begin to separate, or dissect. A rupture can then occur, causing blood to spill outside of the ...
No one wants to receive the unhappy news that they have a brain tumor. Fortunately, malignant brain tumors are relatively rare, accounting for around two percent of all cancers diagnosed in the U.S. Because most primary brain cancers are difficult to treat, the question is often asked, “Is brain tumor prevention possible?” The most common ...
Millions around the world suffer from rare diseases that attract little attention in the public arena. On February 28, those who endure these often-neglected illnesses will take center stage in a global observation of Worldwide Rare Disease Day. The European Rare Disease Organization, or EURORDIS, first established the special day in 2008 as a way ...
Pug dogs belong to the toy group. They grow to about 8 inches in height, weigh about 18 pounds and have a life span of about12 to 14 years. However, like most pure bred dogs, Pugs are susceptible to several breed specific diseases and conditions. One of them, which is fatal, is Pug Dog Encephalitis. ...
The Jack Russell Terrier is very popular and spirited breed of dog that has won the hearts of canine owners nationwide. This rather small breed of dog has a rather disproportionate amount of spunk and vitality which makes them both a joy and a handful to handle at times. The Jack Russell Terrier was originally ...
When you are pregnant, there are so many things to think about. Preparing for the baby to come and the birth are so overwhelming, that the pregnancy can often be overlooked. During your prenatal care, the doctor will ask you a host of questions, and offer you a wide range of tests. By knowing the ...
Jaundice is not actually a disease, but a condition that is caused by an elevated amount of the bile pigment bilirubin in the blood. The normal bilirubin level in blood serum is between 0.2 and 1.2 mg/dL. If the concentration rises to above 3 mg/dL, jaundice can develop as a yellow discoloration of the skin ...
The best thing you can do to reduce the chances of your purebred dog developing a genetic disease is by purchasing from a reputable breeder. A reputable breed will be a member of national breed organization, they will only breed to achieve the breed standard, and they will be willing to teach and advise you ...
My son owns a dog that is a Border Collie Sheep Dog; actually, my son has a Border Collie that owns him. Her name is Pales. My son named her after the Roman patron goddess of shepherds and flocks; (Pretty clever, eh?). Pales the goddess, also presides over the health of domestic animals. He certainly ...
