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Ketonuria is a medical condition characterized by ketones in the urine. These are water-soluble molecules that are produced by the liver from the breakdown of fatty acids. Finding ketonuria in a patient indicates to physicians that the body is using an alternative source of energy, a common occurrence during starvation or in improperly managed type ...click here to read more

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting nearly 25 million or about one in 12 people in the U.S. Each day, an estimated 10 Americans die from asthma, with over 3,500 people dying from asthma-related complications in 2015. A new study led by Dr. Manuel Ferreira from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute has made great ...click here to read more

It is often recommended to take an aspirin if you have heart problems as a means of reducing your risk of a heart attack. New research suggests that the same aspirin a day you take for your heart may go a long way in benefitting your liver too. The latest findings suggest that a daily ...click here to read more

A bounding pulse is often described as being an extremely strong or powerful pulse that feels as if your heart is pounding, but thankfully, it usually occurs only for a short period of time. A pulse is the heartbeat rate that can be felt at various points on your body, such as a bounding pulse ...click here to read more

Synovitis and tenosynovitis are both inflammatory conditions affecting the synovial membrane, a type of specialized connective tissue that lines the inner surfaces of joints and tendon sheaths. This membrane serves many purposes, including: Providing a plane of separation or disconnection between solid tissue. This helps to ensure movement with minimum bending of solid components. Serves ...click here to read more

The last seven days of October are a time to celebrate Respiratory Care Week. The AARC: American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and the Nebraska Society for Respiratory Care (NSRC) encourage therapists and departments to organize events and festivities to celebrate, motivate, educate, inspire, and learn about recognizing and improving lung health. We at Bel ...click here to read more

This coming week is Perk up Your Liver week! It is a time to take a coffee break with your friends and family, not only to spread information about various liver diseases, but also to help reduce liver damage as well. This is because drinking coffee can, in fact, reduce the chances of developing preventable ...click here to read more

Ischial tuberosity pain (sit bone pain) can make it very difficult for one to sit comfortably. The name of this condition stems from its bony location found in the pelvis called the ischial tuberosity. This area is located at the bottom portion of the pelvic bone and is essentially a bony protrusion that carries much ...click here to read more

Otomycosis (ear fungus) is a fungal infection in the ears that tends to be a problem for people who live in warm areas of the world. Avid swimmers, individuals who suffer from diabetes, or people who have chronic medical and skin conditions can also experience ear fungus. Otomycosis is also called mycotic otitis externa or ...click here to read more

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are abnormal connections between arteries and veins and are considered defects in the circulatory system. While they can theoretically occur anywhere in the body, cerebral arteriovenous malformation (in the brain) are the type presenting with the most severe complications. Our circulatory system is needed to provide all living tissue with oxygen-rich blood ...click here to read more

Experiencing ear fullness can be a discomforting experience and is often described as having increased pressure within the ears or the ears feeling clogged or stuffed. Common methods for temporally decongesting the ears, such as yawning and swallowing, don’t seem to help as your ears and hearing remain muffled or slightly impaired for the duration. ...click here to read more

Suffering from substernal chest pain can be quite painful. It is a type of pain felt behind the sternum bone; a flat bone located in the middle of the chest. This bone may also be referred to as the breastbone. Due to the relative location of substernal pain, it is often confused with a variety ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever visited a spa or a gym, you may have noticed a sauna. Maybe on your visit, you used the sauna to unwind, relax, and ease sore muscles, but you probably didn’t realize that you were also improving your heart health too. A recent study uncovered that frequent sauna use boosts heart health. ...click here to read more

Having a condition characterized by low blood pressure and high heart rate (pulse rate) may be cause for concern, prompting a visit to your local physician. Tachycardia, also known as a high heart rate, is a term used to refer to a pulse rate greater than 100 beats per minute and may be a reflex ...click here to read more