Also referred to as birth defects, congenital anomalies may result from pregnancy or birth complications or genetic malformation. These anomalies include congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities. When it comes to medical billing service,...
Leukoplakia refers to a condition wherein thick, white or grayish patches or lesions appear inside the mouth. Typically, these white or grayish patches develop on the bottom of the patient’s mouth (sometimes on the tongue and mucosa), inside the cheeks and even on the...
As families look to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner with their loved ones, federal health officials are calling the public’s attention to the risk of foodborne illnesses. Caused by improper food handling or poor sanitation, food-related illnesses wreak havoc on the...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of staph bacteria that has become resistant to many common antibiotics such as methicillin, penicillin, oxacillin, and amoxicillin. Today, MRSA infections are present not only in hospitals but also many...
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract – the pathway responsible for digestion (that includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Also known as stomach flu, the condition is caused by a viral, bacterial or parasitic infection, with...
