Cut Wrists– An Abnormal Pain Response
Cut Wrists– An Abnormal Pain Response
Many parents are becoming familiar with the concept of self-cutting and self-harming, particularly in pre-teens and teens. However, there...
Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS) & Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Overview of HUS and TTP
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) are microangiopathic disorders—that is, they are characterized by abnormalities (chiefly blood clots) that occur within the...
That Strengthen Your Leg Exercises at Home
To continue with our "Exercising to do at home" section, let's learn how to do leg exercises at home. Leg exercises are fundamental and...
Shin Splints: Causes and Treatments
The catch-all term “shin splints” refers to a family of overuse injuries causing inflammation of the lower leg—usually the tissues in and around the...
The Elusive Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
Imagine you wake up one morning and everything appears to be doll-sized. You are a giant among your things. Alternatively, everything appears to be much larger than...