by Polygon Medical Animation Whether you are looking forward in your puppy’s future or you have an older dog whose health you want to look out for, you will find that it might be helpful to learn more about kidney disease as it occurs in dogs. Especially as they get older, kidney failure can become… Read More »
by Jim Morefield The liver is located in the upper right of the abdominal cavity below the diaphragm and above the stomach, right kidney and intestines. The liver, an organ of dark reddish brown weighing about 1.3 kg (3 lbs), has multiple functions. Illustration of the anatomy of the digestive system of an adult Blood… Read More »
Why use cheap small ice packs that cannot isolate the inflammation? Why Med-X gel back pads are superior to similar products: -Patented flex gel technology allows for even distribution of cold pack therapy across your back. – Triple reinforced gel compartment prevents leaking and allows the medical grade therapy ice pack to stay cooler longer.… Read More »
One of the leading causes of death in the United States, liver disease ranks fourth as a killer of people between the ages of 45 and 64. Unfortunately, without an annual blood test, it can progress silently until the organ’s ability to function has been greatly compromised. When a diagnosis of liver disease is given,… Read More »
by NIAID The kidneys serve many important functions to the overall health of the body. Resting just below your ribcage on your backside, they each contain over a million tiny vessels called nephrons that act as filters for your blood. Every 30 minutes your entire blood supply is sent through the kidneys and, on a… Read More »
by lysander07 Autoimmune liver disease is also known as autoimmune hepatitis, and it affects peoples of different ethnic groups. The clinical signs and symptoms and outcome can vary from person to person. Some patients will respond better than others to treatment by medication. Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease that causes your body’s immune system to… Read More »
One of the premier clinical dermatology references since 1930, this classic text covers clinical presentation and therapy for a full range of common and rare skin diseases. Its concise, clinically focused, user-friendly approach has made it a favorite through nine best-selling editions. The authors, all well-respected clinicians, balance evidence-based treatment guidelines with valuable anecdotal advice… Read More »
by Internet Archive Book Images Chronic kidney disease diet has become so popular nowadays simply because it has grown to be the trend in various races around the world. It is more prevalent in people nearing age 60 at about 40%, but kidney failure can show itself to people as young as 20. By experience,… Read More »