Hepatitis C is a contagious virus that is transmitted through contact with infected blood. This virus affects the liver of an infected individual. Over time, hepatitis C can cause significant…
Bethany Cartwright
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Emphysema is a chronic respiratory disease that involves damage to the tissues of the lungs. The progressive damage to the lung tissues results in shortness of breath with the severity…
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Lung cancer is a type of cancer that begins in lungs. The lungs are located in the chest and are responsible for taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. Unfortunately,…
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Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). There are two common forms, herpes simplex 1 (oral herpes or cold sores) and herpes simplex 2 (genital herpes. Despite being incurable, forms…
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Allergies can develop at any age and exhibit a number of symptoms, but a lot of them develop early in life. Being aware of the signs can help your child’s…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, almost 35% of all Americans have high cholesterol levels—specifically that of high LDL, or “bad” cholesterol. This is a serious issue since one-third…
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Medical billing and coding specialists have to know many healthcare terms in order to do their jobs efficiently and quickly. The healthcare system can be confusing because of the complex…
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There are three vital things you should know about lung cancer: it is an equal opportunity “killer;” non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type and grows and spreads…