Education and Juvenile-Onset Diabetes Mellitus

Posted by summerbanks: 2008-02-08 12:59:22

Juvenile-Onset Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder adversely affecting the childs ability to manufacture insulin. Juvenile-Onset Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by metabolic disorders and high blood sugar levels.

This is a major concern across the globe as the number of children with diabetes is increasing exponentially. Diabetes education has been introduced into the curriculum of school children so they are educated and are diagnosed early.

Free juvenile diabetes checkup camps are being conducted at schools across the world to increase awareness amongst children as well ... more

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Explained

Posted by summerbanks: 2008-02-08 12:57:26

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or a spastic colon is a physiological bowel disorder. The most common symptoms are abdominal pain and irregular bowel habits.

There might be diarrhea or associated constipation along with fever and vomiting. Change in dietary habits will greatly help in reducing the irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.

If a person suffering from IBS is left untreated chances are that he may develop cancer of the ileum, colon or rectum.

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Where to Find Information on Rare Diseases Online

Posted by summerbanks: 2008-01-29 00:35:43

Finding information on rare diseases can mean the difference in educating yourself about a condition and simply taking that condition at the word of your doctor.

One of the greatest resources for information on rare diseases is available online at rarediseases.info.nih.gov.

This government run website offers news, information and updates on clinical trials associated with every rare disease ever diagnosed.

In partnership with the National Institutes of Health, the information available is top notch, current and user friendly.

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