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What Is a CAT Scan? Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 When having a CAT scan done, know how it works and what to expect.

Types of Skin Cancer Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 Skin cancer occurs if there’s uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells on the skin. Learn more about the different types of skin cancer.

What Is Laryngitis? Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 Laryngitis is the hoarseness or loss of voice. Learn more about the many causes of laryngitis and how to treat it.

Treating Erectile Dysfunction Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 Erectile dysfunction can be treated with a medication called sildenafil citrate. Sildenafil citrate allows arteries in the penis to grow in size so...

Information on Face Lifts Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 A face lift is a surgical procedure to reduce the effects of aging in the face. Here’s more information on what happens during a face lift.

What Is an Abdominal Aortic Anuerysm? Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 When the artery wall of the abdominal aorta, or main artery, weakens, an abdominal aortic aneurysm can occur. Abdominal aortic aneurysms have no s...

Tearing and Treating an Achilles Tendon Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 The Achilles tendon is located where the calf muscle attaches to the heel bone. Find out what happens when you tear the Achilles tendon.

Are You Nearsighted or Farsighted? Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 Nearsighted people are unable to see far away objects, while farsighted people are unable to see nearby objects. Learn more about nearsightedness ...

The Effects of Atrial Fibrillation Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 Erratic electrical signals in the heart can cause atrial fibrillation, a type of abnormal heartbeat. Learn more about how electrical signals trave...

Causes and Effects of Gingivitis Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 Plaque build up on gums and teeth can cause bleeding and infection. This is called gingivitis. Learn the risk factors and effects of gingivitis.

Causes and Effects of Diabetes Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 Diabetes is a manageable but serious illness characterized by high blood sugar. People who suffer from diabetes cannot absorb glucose in their cell...

What Is Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a cancer that develops in the B-cells and T-cells and that interferes with the immune system's functioning. Here...

Do You Suffer From Hay Fever? Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 Allergic rhinitis, commonly called hay fever, is an inflammation of the membranes of the nose caused by allergens like pollen or dust mites. Learn...

Symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 Ankylosing Spondylitis is a condition that affects the spine and it can lead to a total loss of mobility. Learn more about Ankylosing Spondylitis&a...

Facts About Drug Addiction Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 Drug use can lead to drug addiction and dependence. Learn more about drug addiction and treatment for drug addiction.

Reasons for Hysterectomy Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 A hysterectomy is the removal of some or all of a female’s reproductive organs. Learn the reasons for a hysterectomy and more about the procedure.

What Is Bladder Cancer? Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 There are three types of bladder cancer. Learn the symptoms of bladder cancer, its risk factors, and methods for diagnosing bladder cancer, and he...

See a Facet Joint Block Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 To relieve pain in facet joints, the moveable joints that allow flexibility in the spine, a doctor may administer a facet joint block. See what ha...

What Is a Lumbar Laminectomy Procedure? Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 If the discs of the spinal cord become injured, a lumbar laminectomy can relieve pressure on the injury. Lumbar laminectomies remove the injured p...

What Is Spinal Fusion Surgery? Channel: About.com Length: 0 Date: January 16, 2009 If a spine’s intervertebral discs thin, they may need to be replaced with bone harvested from the pelvis. This is called spinal fusion surgery. He...

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