Abortion procedures – surgical
Abortion procedures - surgical Summary Abortion is a safe and legal type of surgery when performed by a trained medical professional. Complications of surgical abortion can include infection, damage injury…
Homeopathic Remedies for Eye Allergy
Homeopathic Remedies for Eye Allergy The sudden appearance of symptoms including itchy, watery, and red eyes when eyes come in contact with an allergen is known as an eye allergy. An allergen is a substance that…
Aagenaes Syndrome?
What is Aagenaes Syndrome? https://medicineguide.us/acupuncture-what-you-need-to-know/ Aagenaes syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by impaired bile flow from the liver resulting in cholestasis. Blockage of bile secretion (hepatic cholestasis) results in…
Mindful Eating for Healthy Thanksgiving
What is Thanksgiving Day? Thanksgiving which often marks the beginning of an over-indulgent holiday season is that time of the year which most of us await. No one wants to…
Shoulder impingement syndrome
Patient information: Shoulder impingement syndrome Author Bruce C Anderson, MD Section Editor Karl B Fields, MD Deputy Editor Jonathan Grayzel, MD, FAAEM Disclosures SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME OVERVIEW — Impingement syndrome…
Abortion in Victoria
Summary Abortion is a safe and legal medical procedure in Victoria. Contacting a service earlier in a pregnancy will minimise procedure costs and maximise your options. You can undergo an…
Abortion procedures – medication
Abortion procedures - medication Summary Medication abortion (or medical abortion) is a safe, reliable and non-surgical means of abortion for people who have made an informed decision that is is…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common nerve disorder that may affect hand strength and sensation, causing reduced function. Carpal tunnel syndrome is more common among women and…
Inflammatory Myopathies
Inflammatory Myopathies Inflammatory myopathies are muscle diseases caused by inflammation. They are autoimmune diseases where the body’s immune system attacks its own muscles by mistake. The most common inflammatory myopathies…
Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO)
Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO) Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO), or chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO), is an autoinflammatory disorder that causes bone pain due to inflammation in the bones not…
Juvenile Arthritis
Juvenile Arthritis Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is chronic arthritis that affects approximately 1 in every 1,000 children. JIA affects children less than 16 years of age. It is not usually…
Cryopyrin-Associated Autoinflammatory Syndromes (CAPS)
Cryopyrin-Associated Autoinflammatory Syndromes (CAPS) Cryopyrin-associated autoinflammatory syndromes (CAPS) are rare diseases related to a defect in the cryopyrin protein. CAPS diseases usually start in very young children. CAPS include Neonatal…
Kawasaki Disease (KD)
Kawasaki Disease (KD) Kawasaki disease (KD) is a childhood illness that causes vasculitis (inflamed blood vessels). KD is more common in children younger than 5 years old. KD occurs more…
Dermatomyositis (Juvenile)
Dermatomyositis (Juvenile) Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a disease in which a child’s immune system primarily attacks the skin and muscles or blood vessels. The cause of JDM remains unknown to…
Localized Scleroderma (Juvenile)
Localized Scleroderma (Juvenile) Localized scleroderma, called "linear" or "morphea", is an autoimmune condition that causes hardening and inflammation of the skin and muscles in one part of the body. The…