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Chronic Myeloid Lukemia (CML)  Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood. In CML, leukemia cells tend to build up in the body over time, but in many cases people don't have any symptoms for at least a few years. The term "chronic" in chronic myelogenous leukemia indicates that this cancer tends to progress more slowly than acute forms of leukemia. In time, the cells can also invade other parts of the body. CML can also change into a fast-growing acute leukemia that invades almost any organ in the body. Causes Radiation treatments used in the past to treat thyroid cancer or Hodgkin’s lymphoma Nuclear disaster Symptoms Easy bleeding Feeling run-down or tired Fever  Frequent infections Losing weight without trying Loss of appetite Pain or fullness below the ribs on the left side Pale skin Sweating excessively during sleep (night sweats) Exams ...

Carotid Artery Disease Carotid Arteries The carotid arteries are two large blood vessels that supply oxygenated blood to the large, front part of the brain. This is where thinking, speech, personality, and sensory and motor functions reside. You can feel your pulse in the carotid. Carotid Artery Disease (CAD) CAD is a condition in which the carotid arteries become narrowed or blocked. When the arteries become narrowed, blood can't reach the brain. This is one of the causes of stroke and the condition is called carotid stenosis .   Risk factors for blockage of the arteries include: Alcohol abuse Cocaine use Diabetes Family history of stroke High blood pressure High cholesterol Increasing age Smoking Test to diagnose carotid artery disease Carotid Ultrasound (Standard or Doppler) This noninvasive, painless screening test uses high-frequency sound waves to view the carotid arteries. It looks for plaques and blood clots and determines whether...

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) The Human Heart This is a four-chambered muscular organ, shaped and sized roughly like a man's closed fist with two-thirds of the mass to the left of midline. The heart is located between the lungs, in the middle compartment of the chest. This pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system. Blood provides the body with oxygen and nutrients, as well as assisting in the removal of metabolic wastes. Coronary Heart Disease & Symptoms Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. The most common symptom of coronary artery disease is angina, or chest pain. Angina can be described as a discomfort, heaviness, pressure, aching, burning, fullness, squeezing, or painful feeling in your chest. It can be mistaken for indigestion or heartburn. Angina may also be felt in the shoulders, arms, neck, throat, jaw, or back. Some other symptoms of coronary artery dise...

Brain Tumor Tumor of Brain A Brain Tumor is an abnormal growth of cells within the brain, which can be cancerous or non-cancerous (benign). Causes Radiation to the head An inherited (genetic) risk HIV infection Cigarette smoking Environmental toxins (for example, chemicals used in oil refineries, embalming chemicals, rubber industry chemicals) Symptoms Low blood pressure and Eye problems Obesity Sensitivity to heat or cold Changes in the person's mental function Headaches, Seizures, Clumsiness and Dizziness Weakness in one part of the body Change in alertness (including sleepiness, unconsciousness, and coma) Changes in hearing, taste or smell and ability to feel pain, pressure, different temperatures, or other stimuli Confusion or Memory loss Difficulty swallowing, writing or reading Lack of control over the bladder or bowels Loss of balance, coordination Numbness or tingling on one side of the body Personality, mood, behavior, or e...