Monthly Archives: March 2009

Cataract-causes, symptoms and surgery

Posted on March 27, 2009 by steve

What is this condition? A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, which is normally transparent. This clouding makes vision fuzzy. A common cause of vision loss, cataracts usually affect both eyes – except for traumatic cataracts, … Continue reading →

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Cerebral Palsy – Symptoms and Preventive measures

Posted on March 23, 2009 by steve

Cerebral” means braincentered, and “palsy,” paralysis. This is a condition present in children after birth, and affects brain centers having to do with muscular control. There is a considerable range in severity and nature of symptoms. Some afflicted persons walk … Continue reading →

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Chronic Glomerulonephritis -causes, symptoms and treatment

Posted on March 12, 2009 by steve

What is this condition? Chronic glomerulonephritis is a slowly progressive disease, marked by inflammation of the kidneys. The inflammation leads to hardening and scarring of tissue and eventual kidney failure. People with this condition usually don’t develop symptoms until the … Continue reading →

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