The rotator cuff is a set of four muscles that keep your humerus — the upper arm bone — attached to the shoulder socket. It keeps your entire arm stable and is also responsible for the generation of power. There are many things that could lead to a rotator cuff tear, and today we’re going […]
Conditions
14 Symptoms of Steven Johnson Syndrome
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a serious condition that affects the skin, genitals, eyes, and mucous membranes. While it is rare, it is highly important to be on the lookout for symptoms so that you can intervene as soon as they rear their head. The mucous membrane is, of course, the layer of tissue lining the digestive […]
10 Things to Know About Steven Johnson Syndrome
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (also known as SJS) is a rare condition that is characterized by a severe skin reaction that might lead to a wide range of other health complications that can be associated with it, many of which are severe and can lead to eventual organ failure if the condition is left untreated. Even though […]
14 Things to Expect After Mastectomy
A mastectomy is a common surgical procedure that refers to either partial or total removal of the breast tissue. Sometimes a mastectomy is done as a measure for halting the spread of breast cancer, though sometimes it might even be done as a preventative measure where the risk of developing breast cancer is higher than […]
14 Pros and Cons of TDap Vaccine
You’ll often find that people get the TDaP vaccine mixed up with the DTaP vaccine. It’s an easy mistake to make seeing as both of them are exactly identical save for the relocation of the T. The DTaP vaccine is a vaccine that protects children who are below the age of 7 from three devastating […]
15 Most Common Klinefelter Syndrome Symptoms
Klinefelter syndrome is a rare condition that has fewer than 200,000 cases in the U.S. a year. It is when men have an extra chromosome (XXY). Men who have Klinefelter syndrome are unaware that they have the condition until they run into the problem of conceiving. Men who have Klinefelter syndrome produce little to no […]