AIDS is the last stage in a progression of diseases resulting from a viral infection known as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV or AIDS virus). The diseases include a number of unusual and severe infections, cancers and debilitating illnesses, resulting in severe weight loss or wasting away, and diseases affecting the brain and
Many women from my generation focused on building careers instead of a family through their 20s and 30s, and into their early 40s. At some... Read more »
Let's just start with the year 1938. I don't know why. Some of my details in the following time-line might not be entirely correct, but I... Read more »
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Today, I am starting a new series of articles: Mobility Aids and MS. Mobility aids range from a simple cane to a custom-built power chair,... Read more »
Two weeks ago, Amy Gurowitz, who created MSSoftserve.com, invited me for an interview on her show MSLOL-RADIO via BlogTalkRadio. She... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is the final stage of HIV disease, which causes severe damage to the immune system.Alternative... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Candidiasis is an infection caused by species of Candida fungi, especially Candida albicans. These fungi are found almost everywhere... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Dementia is a pattern of mental decline caused by different diseases or conditions. A person with dementia loses mental abilities. Memory... Read more »
What is the Definition of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are transmitted sexually by someone who is... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Encephalitis is a rare disease, extremely uncommon in the U.S. even for people in the risk groups discussed below. Many people fall into the... Read more »