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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of CraniosynostosisMetopic Craniosynostosis SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Craniosynostosis Metopic Craniosynostosis Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Frequently Asked Questions Metopic craniosynostosis can range from mild to serious, and may cause long-term complications. The cause is unclear, but the condition may be associated with a genetic disorder. Treatment for metopic craniosynostosis almost always requires surgery to correct the skull’s shape....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to MewDoes It Work?Proposed EffectsRisksAlternatives Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Mew Does It Work? Proposed Effects Risks Alternatives Mewing, a technique in which the tongue is placed on the roof of the mouth, is purported to make the jaw more square, enhance facial structure, improve sleep, and reduce mouth breathing. Some even claim that mewing can treat speech disorders, jaw pain, and sinusitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Microalbuminuriais when a small amount of protein calledalbuminis present in your urine. It is discovered through a urine test. Microalbuminuria indicates that yourkidneysaren’t functioning optimally and can sometimes be a sign ofkidney disease. It also is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In the United States, microalbuminuria is thought to affect roughly 4....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCauses and TypesDiagnosisTreatmentOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes and Types Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Microcytic anemia is a blood disorder in which the red blood cells are too small due to a lack of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein, binds to oxygen, delivering it throughout the body. With microcytic anemia, smaller red blood cells carry less oxygen, which leads to low energy and fatigue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Mild ArthritisMild Arthritis SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Mild Arthritis Mild Arthritis Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Frequently Asked Questions Mild arthritis is not an actual diagnosis, but rather a description of symptoms. When we think ofarthritis, we usually think of debilitating joint pain and joint deformity. However, not all cases and types of arthritis will result in these severe symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentLiving With OA Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Living With OA Mildosteoarthritis(OA) causes joint pain and stiffness. It commonly affects the knees, hips, or spine but can also occur in other joints. Stiffness is usually worse in the morning, while the pain often peaks at night and after use. Mild osteoarthritis is treated with over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers and physical therapy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Most people with ulcerative colitis have mild to moderate disease.Its management depends on how active the disease is. Mild ulcerative colitis means that the activity of the disease is typically mild and can come and go. Many patients who receive treatment shortly after they are diagnosed will see significant improvement. While there is no cure, many patients are able to control the symptoms of the disease with continued use of prescribed medications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Miliarytuberculosis (TB), also known as disseminated TB, is a rare but potentially fatal complication of TB, most often affecting infants and children younger than 5 as well as people with weakened immune systems. This disease arises when the infecting bacteria,Mycobacterium tuberculosis, enter the bloodstream, spreading to the lungs and other organs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMilieu Therapy for Mental HealthWho Can Benefit from Milieu Therapy?Benefits vs. DrawbacksEnrolling in a Milieu Therapy ProgramLife After Milieu TherapyFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Milieu Therapy for Mental Health Who Can Benefit from Milieu Therapy? Benefits vs. Drawbacks Enrolling in a Milieu Therapy Program Life After Milieu Therapy Frequently Asked Questions Milieu therapy is a type of therapy that changes or creates an environment to support patients' goals....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Miller Fisher syndrome, named after the physician who described it, is a rare neurological condition that causes weakness of the muscles of the face and upper body. It’s a variant ofGuillain-Barré syndrome, which is also an uncommon disease. Miller Fisher syndrome occurs due to inflammatorydemyelination(loss of the protective covering) of the peripheral nerves....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It InvolvesPractitionersConditions TreatedTypesEducation/Training/Certifications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Involves Practitioners Conditions Treated Types Education/Training/Certifications Mindfulness is being aware of internal thoughts, feelings, and emotions, as well as external surroundings and situations, without automatic responses such as judgment orstress.Mindfulness therapy is a type oftalk therapythat focuses on learning how to be more aware and to reduce automatic responses. This article will explain what is involved with mindfulness therapy, the types of professionals who provide it, and training required for providers....

You may have heard the term minimum essential coverage, and you may know that it stems from theAffordable Care Act(ACA). But if you’re like most people, you might be wondering how it differs from other common terms, like “ACA-compliant coverage” and “minimum value.” This article will explain what it means to have minimum essential coverage, why it matters, and how it differs from other similar terminology. Hero Images / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Withmiosis, the eye’s dark center (thepupil) is smaller than it should be. Usually, the pupil expands and contracts to allow less or more light into the eye as needed. But with miosis, the pupil remains at just 2 millimeters or less, even in conditions that usually would call for allowing more light into the eye to see optimally....