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Elder Care

Life expectancy in the U.S. has increased in recent years. This has created a fairly new and growing area of healthcare and provider services, known as elder care. Elder care covers a wide variety of issues. Read on to learn more.
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Encephalitis

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The inflammation causes the brain to swell, which leads to changes in neurological function. It results in mental confusion and seizures. Read on to learn more.
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the fatty tissue that surrounds the nerves is destroyed. When this happens, the nerves are unable to conduct electrical impulses to and from the brain. It causes muscle weakness, impaired coordination, and fatigue.
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Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of one or both of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or chemical irritants. It is a serious infection or inflammation in which the air sacs fill with pus and other liquid.
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Uterine Prolapse

Uterine prolapse is a condition in which the muscles and tissues in the pelvis weaken. This can cause the uterus to drop down into the vagina. It can cause symptoms such as urine leakage.
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