To the casual observer, the cat world consists largely of domestic short hairs and tabby cats. In truth, however, the cat world is populated with dozens of breeds with varying colors and hair length. Some of these breeds are fairly normal looking; others, not so much. Here are seven of the more unusual cat breeds: ...
For many children, a skin disorder can result in complications of daily living, impairing not only the outward physical appearance but also the internal function of organs. When systemic, the skin disorder, in most cases, is not contagious but the complications can lead to overwhelming health issues including complications associated with low self esteem and ...
A cyst is a general term for a fluid-filled sack that forms on an organ or part of the body. Cysts can be harmless, or filled with a wide variety of bacteria and nastiness. For reasons that are not well understood, the kidneys are particularly susceptible to growing cysts, especially as a person gets older. ...
Clotting can mean the difference between life and death. In normal, healthy people, clotting prevents blood loss; in others, the clotting mechanism doesn’t work properly and clots will overstay their welcome. Thrombophilia is a general term for any disorder that puts someone at a higher risk of developing blood clots. Factor V Leiden is one ...
Chicago, December 28, 2007: In a report submitted to the Journal of Neuroscience this week, researchers at the University of Chicago have identified an inherited genetic mutation that may cause a human nerve disorder called peripheral neuropathy (PN). PN affects about 3% of individuals over the age of 60, and includes symptoms such as pain ...