When migraines hit they can be a debilitating condition. Some get them once in a blue moon, others once a month and for a few unfortunate souls it’s a daily event. There is a lot we still don’t fully understand about Migraines such as their underlying causes, triggers and mechanisms…
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Encephalitis is the term used for inflammation of brain tissue. It is most commonly caused by a viral infection. Encephalitis is frequently referred to as …
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by admin | Sep 10, 2012 | Kimberly Allen R.N., Medical, The News Wire | 0 |
So far this year the west Nile Virus has infected more people than in any other year since it’s discovery in 1999. Usually the WNV peaks in mid August however so far this year 47 states have already reported infections with a total of 1,118 diagnosed cases of West Nile Virus which includes 41 deaths and the season isn’t over yet. The West Nile Virus is a member of the Flaviviridae family which also includes the viruses responsible for yellow fever and certain tick borne…
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by admin | May 8, 2012 | Kimberly Allen R.N., Medical | 0 |
The exact cause of migraine headaches is unknown though it is known that migraines activate the sympathetic nervous system. This part of the nervous system is known for the “flight or fight” response…
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