Archive for November, 2011

What are Stem Cells?

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Stem cells are a type of undifferentiated cells that are capable of differentiating into specialized cell types. Typically, the stem cells come from two main sources:
1. The embryos formed during the blastocyst stage of embryonic development (embryonic stem cells) and
2. Adult tissues (adult stem cells).

Sexually Transmitted Disease Infects 19 Million In 2010: CDC

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) remains a major health problem in the United States last year, with more than 19 million reported cases, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control.

DC Chartered Health to provide customized assistance to people with HIV

Monday, November 28th, 2011

The latest New WASHINGTON, DC – DC Chartered Health Plan is the first managed care organization participating in the positive development of AIDS Partnership Washington Road. This new initiative in the District of Columbia HIV assists African Americans in the districts 5.8 to participate in HIV care and support services safety net, with a particular [...]

Canada could take health-care lessons from Europe, Australia: study

Monday, November 28th, 2011

The Canada should take some lessons from the overlooked health systems in Europe and Australia and move to a “consumer-driven” culture that gives patients more choice in health care, calls for a new novel take very dissected the ills of this country of insurance.

Boil Treatment

Friday, November 25th, 2011

Boil:
Boil, also called furuncle is a deep folliculitis, infection of the hair follicle. It ’s always a bacterial infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus, in which case a painful swollen area on the skin caused by an accumulation of pus and dead tissue.

How To Treat Rat Bites

Monday, November 21st, 2011

1. Stay Safe. Never approach a wild rat – generally, they are more afraid of you than you will from them. If the rat is a pet and its owner is around, teach him or her to secure the rat. Rats will bite or scratch if frightened or handled, so leave them alone.

Chicken Pox Cures

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

What is chickenpox?
Chickenpox (varicella) is a common disease that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the body. It is most common in children, but most people get chickenpox at some point in their lives when they vaccine.