During nursing, an area of redness, tenderness, and induration may develop in the breast. The organism most commonly found in these abscesses is Staphylococcus aureus. In the early stages, the infection can often be treated while nursing is continued from that breast by administering an antibiotic such as dicloxacillin or oxacillin, 250 mg four times daily for 7–10 days (see Puerperal Mastitis, Obstetrics). If the lesion progresses to form a localized mass with local and systemic...

Causes of Alcoholism

The motor for alcohol dependence is drinking for the effect. The drinker wants to change his mood to get rid of tensions, anxiety or grimness or to get more appreciation. Most people drink every now and then to change mood, but the real drinker-to-be strives for a more intense change of mood. He wants to experience a real turn, and wants to feel good again. When he does this several times, the problem is not solved and he runs the risk that his body gets...

Portable wheelchair ramps are a convenient way for a wheelchair user to access any area. They can help you get over steps or thresholds, or enter a number of different models of vans, minivans, and SUVs, without having to modify them for wheelchair access. A variety of different portable ramps are available. When choosing a portable ramp, you have to take into account what kind of wheelchair you are using and what angle of incline you can use, the ramp length you will need to achieve...

Depression is an illness which has become common in recent a times. This mental illness is associated with deep thoughts of the patients which makes them think they are loosing the charm and the glitters of life. It has many different forms and is associated with many other physical illnesses as well. According to a recent report issued by the World Health Organization, more than 11 million people are diagnosed with clinical depression.

People who experience major depression...

The chronic complications of diabetes are typically classified as microvascular, macrovascular, or neuropathic.

Microvascular complications result from the thickening of capillary and arteriole basement membranes. Although these changes occur in the small blood vessels throughout the body, they most commonly affect the eyes and kidneys, resulting in retinopathy and nephropathy, respectively.

Macrovascular complications of diabetes include coronary artery disease...

There are thousands of people every day that find themselves with the need to buy hearing aids. This is not something that anyone wants to deal with but unfortunately many people will have to. To help ensure that you purchase the right hearing devices there are 6 tips you need to be aware of.

These 6 tips need to be remembered and used before purchasing any type of hearing aid that is available these days.

One: Have a hearing test done first – This is...

Children with special needs often need help navigating society, especially at an early age. Playgrounds can be ruthless, school bullies can be relentless, and the constant feeling of being an outsider can be emotionally exhausting. However, with some help , children with special needs can and often do fit in with the children around them.

The first step in helping a child with special needs fit in is to teach them to love themselves. When children feel good about themselves they...

I was recently reading an account written by Wharton-educated Economist, Paul Zane Pilzner, about an acquaintance he'd made with a successful young man in the stairlift industry.  In fact, this young man has one of the nation's leading stair lift companies.

When I read the article, I was surprised to see a 20-something involved in an industry that I normally don't think of as "cool."

As it turned out, this young man joined the stair lift industry not because...

Elevator contractors for residential and commercial elevators take care of the installation, maintenance and repair services of elevators you choose to install. In this age of advanced technology, consumers have a number of choices as regards accessibility equipment. However, the choice has to be made giving due consideration to various factors such as the financial investment, durability of the device, safety standards as well as after sales services offered. This is where elevator...

Beat Adult Dyslexia
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Tools for the Dyslexic:Learning to Navigate Through a Non-Dyslexic World When You View the World Completely Differently

Dyslexia can be one of the most frustrating things to deal with in adulthood. While traditional schooling probably proved to be difficult for you because of the way you look at the world, hopefully you encountered a caring teacher who understood your learning disability and showed...