The heart is said to arrest when it stops beating. Up to 30 per cent of people suffering from heart attacks experience a cardiac arrest within the first few days of their illness. In 50 per cent of cases the heart fibrillates and this disorganized rhythm is not compatible with the continuation of life. Unless [...]
Once you have adjusted to the diagnosis and treatment and feel confident about your doctor, ask about treatment options and any new cancer trials that may be suitable for you. Ask your oncologist if there is a trial of new therapy in your type of cancer. It is obvious that the only way to make [...]
Osteomyelitis is the inflammation of the bone and marrow, typically caused by infection. Despite much study on adult osteomyelitis, the wide range of presentations and the complex diagnostic and management issues have made this a “hot topic” with many unanswered questions. Pathophysiology The origin of infection can be used to categorize osteomyelitis. The route of [...]