Posts Tagged ‘Greek Words’

Know More About Arthritis, and How it Can Affect You

If you?ve heard about arthritis, you would most likely have associated it with older patients, and with a lot of body pain. There are many things about arthritis, however, that make it a unique, and yes, painful disease. Sadly, arthritis is not only confined to the old, and it can actually come in a variety [...]

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Eczema Treatment

What is Eczema?
Eczema is a skin condition commonly known as dermatitis which can result in dry flaky skin which can be itchy and feel hot. This sensation often leads to vigorous itching which in turn can damage the skin.
The word Eczema comes from the Greek words that mean ?to boil over?. [...]

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Performance Anxiety

Performance anxiety is experienced by a large number of people. There can be different reasons of anxiety. Anxiety may be due to some big reason or some small reason. Anxiety can result if you are worried about your performance. A true
Psychological disorder or just a small twinge can be the outcome of performance anxiety.
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History of Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is plastic surgery that can be used to improve the look of the nose or improve its function. Cosmetic rhinoplasty makes the nose more beautiful, while medical rhinoplasty improves the function of the nose and is referred to as reconstructive rhinoplasty. The word rhinoplasty originates from two Greek words: rhinos and plastikos. Rhinos means [...]

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Ergonomics: Workstation Set-up Do’s & Don’ts

Many of us spend most of our workday sitting at a desk working on the computer, talking on the phone, sending & receiving fax messages. Poorly designed workstations can lead to debilitating neck, back and shoulder pain. This article discusses the importance of a good ergonomically designed workstation that does not necessarily require [...]

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An Introduction to Stethoscopes

Stethoscopes are simple yet effective tools that allow doctors to listen to the internal sounds in a patient?s body. Doctors can use stethoscopes to listen to a patient?s heart, intestines, breathing, and blood flow.
A French doctor named Rene-Theophile-Hyacinthe Laennec invented the first stethoscope in 1816. Dr. Laennec used a hollow wooden tube to [...]

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