The Jerking Disease, a Symptom of Rheumatic Fever
Saint Vitus Dance is a disease characterized by rapid, uncoordinated jerking movements affecting primarily the face, feet and hands. It is reported to occur in … Read more
Saint Vitus Dance is a disease characterized by rapid, uncoordinated jerking movements affecting primarily the face, feet and hands. It is reported to occur in … Read more
Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat that can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. It is caused by streptococcal bacteria, and … Read more
A scratchy sore throat is often the first symptom of the onset of a cold. It’s often one of the first reasons for a trip … Read more
The bacteria responsible for strep throat cause fifteen to twenty percent of all sore throats, the vast majority of the rest are caused by viruses. … Read more
Arthritis is generally thought of as wear and tear on bone joints, the hinges that allow our body to bend and move, which break down … Read more
My son, suffering from his tenth bout of strep throat at nine years old, lay feverish and dozing on the doctor’s exam table. I, on … Read more
Dave Thomas was born on July 2, 1932 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. When he was six weeks old, he was adopted by a Michigan … Read more
This form of chorea known as Rheumatic chorea (an older, less-favored name), Sydenham’s chorea or by the term St. Vitus’ Dance is a form of … Read more
Almost everyone is familiar with the uncomfortable sensations brought about by a high temperature or fever. In small children, fever can give rise to fibrile … Read more
I have a nephew who often has nosebleed in winter. When his parents had him checked by a physician, they were told their son’s condition … Read more