Hard of Hearing (HOH) is a term generally used to describe individuals who use their residual hearing and speech to communicate. One popular individual who is HOH is Lou Ferrigno, The Incredible Hulk. He may be HOH, but it did not stop him from being a hero and a champion.
Spreading The Facts On Impetigo
Anyone who has a break in the skin is at risk for infection. One type of skin infection that is very common especially among children is Impetigo. Impetigo is a common skin infection particularly in children in unhealthy living conditions. In adults, it may follow other skin disorders.
Staying Away: A Little Info On Avoidant Personality Disorder
Some people have a tendency to want to stay away from other people, with rare cases taking this tendency to the extreme by avoiding nearly all social contact. This, combined with some other factors, could be taken as a sign that the person has avoidant personality disorder. This condition can be treated with therapy, but the problem lies in accurately determining whether one has the disorder.
Radial Neuropathy: The Wrist-Drop of Saturday Night Palsy
The magic and menace of Saturday night are invoked to account for a variety of phenomena, but one of the less appreciated examples is how a night of debauchery on Saturday can produce weakness of the wrist and fingers on Sunday morning.
Overcoming the Pain of a Failed Pregnancy
The trauma of losing an unborn child is a difficult period for the couple,especially to the would-be first-time mother.After miscarriage and other forms of pregnancy loss, most couples usually have a lot of questions that need to be answered.
Post Traumatic Stress Among Soldiers
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is prevalent among combat soldiers especially in war torn places, where one is constantly exposed to death and violence. A war veteran suffering from this disorder is affected emotionally and physically. It is important to know the symptoms and treatment so that a person can undergo a good recovery program.
How Are Brain Contusions Different from Brain Concussions?
Head trauma can damage brain tissue in more than one way. Two types of brain injury are contusion and concussion, but–contrary to popular belief–one is not just a worse version of the other.
Epidural and Subdural Hematomas: Dangerous Blood Clots on the Brain
In many cases of head injury, dangerous blood clots (hematomas) form on the brain’s surface. They must be identified and removed in order to minimize brain damage.
Deaf Awareness: Listen Up!
There are an estimated 36 million deaf and hard of hearing in America, but there is still a growing confusion between deaf and hard of hearing. This article differentiates deaf, from hard of hearing to the Deaf community. Trying to understand each group is important in dealing with treatment that is beneficial to them.
An Analysis Of Trauma
Over the past few decades, the concept of what is and is not traumatizing has been overhauled and altered. The definition has expanded from the original roots and a better understanding of what does and does not constitute a traumatic experience is now broader and more defined than before.
An Overview of Various Uses of Psychoactive Medications
This articles talks about psychoactive medication and how it affects the human body. This article explains the six different classes of this kind of medication and their respective medical and non-medical uses. The article also delves into the lesser known use of psychoactive drugs in religious or tribal ceremonies.
Are People Going Nuts In Rural Areas?
Contrary to popular belief, rural environments seem to be more likely to cause someone to develop a mental illness or be deprived of proper therapy. The reasons for this are still unknown, but research is underway to determine if the more prominent theories are correct.