Pulmonary diseases are one of the most commonly reported health issues in the United States, and the pulmonary medical specialty focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory tract. These diseases affect any...
A common inflammatory condition of the heart, Pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium – a thin, two-layered sac that surrounds your heart. The swelling can lead to sharp pain as the affected pericardial layers rub together causing irritation....
The aging population in the U.S. is growing rapidly. The number of people aged 65 and above was 40.2 million in 2010 and is expected to double by 2050. As the population of older adults in the United States expands, studies report that an increasing number are...
Foot and ankle injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries which make millions of Americans visit their local podiatrist’s office each year. Injuries to the foot and ankle are normally caused by stress and repetitive play. These types of injuries are...
Chondromalacia patellae (CMP), refers to the progressive erosion of the articular cartilage of the knee joint. The condition occurs when the cartilage on the under surface of the patella (kneecap) deteriorates and softens. Also known as patello-femoral pain syndrome...
