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An aneurysm (AN'u-rizm) is a bulge in a blood vessel, much like a bulge on an over-inflated inner tube. Abdominal aortic aneurysms are caused by a progressive weakening of the aortic wall that causes a dilation, or "ballooning" of the...

Antisocial personality disorder is negatively correlated with all DSM-IV Axis. Fire-setting and cruelty to animals during childhood are linked to the development of antisocial personality.

Angina pectoris is the result of myocardial ischemia caused by an imbalance between myocardial blood supply and oxygen demand. In most cases, the lack of blood supply is due to a narrowing of the coronary arteries as a result of arteriosclerosis.

Anaemia can be caused by iron or vitamin deficiency, blood loss, a chronic illness, or a genetic or acquired defect or disease. Anaemia is among the most common ailments affecting human beings.

Dissociative amnesia is more common in women than in men. It may also block memories of childhood sexual abuse, later recalled in adulthood. Different types of memory loss have been identified in persons with DA.

Diffuse brain damage underlies akinetic mutism in patients with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. It can also occur in a stroke that affects both anterior cerebral territories.

Addison's disease (chronic adrenal insufficiency) is a rare and progressive disorder that affects between one and six in every 100,000 people. It occurs in all age groups and afflicts men and women equally.

Acromegaly is a chronic metabolic disorder caused by the presence of too much growth hormone. When this happens, your bones increase in size, including those of your hands, feet and face. Acromegaly affects mostly middle-aged adults.

London, England, 27th August, 2007 Guide to Psoriasis launches on new European health website IMR International Limited, developers of e-communication and clinical information solutions, today announced the launch of a comprehensive guide to...

These are just a few comments that I hear about Health Farms, their facilities and services. There are so many myths and stories flying around the industry, so let’s attempt to put the record straight.