Seborrheic Dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation of the upper layers of skin, characterized by red, itchy skin that sheds scales. Read More
Seborrheic Dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation of the upper layers of skin, characterized by red, itchy skin that sheds scales. Read More
Seizures Epilepsy is a neurological condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible to having seizures. Read More
Seizures Epilepsy is a neurological condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible to having seizures. Read More
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a rapidly spreading, potentially fatal infectious viral disease. Read More
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a rapidly spreading, potentially fatal infectious viral disease. Read More
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a common viral infection of the nerves, which results in a painful rash of small blisters on an area of skin anywhere on the body. Read More
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a common viral infection of the nerves, which results in a painful rash of small blisters on an area of skin anywhere on the body. Read More
Shoulder Dislocation Dislocation of the shoulder means the displacement of the upper arm bone (humerus) out of the shoulder joint. Read More
Shoulder Dislocation Dislocation of the shoulder means the displacement of the upper arm bone (humerus) out of the shoulder joint. Read More
Shoulder Pain and Problems Common shoulder problems include the following: dislocation, separation, bursitis, impingement syndrome, tendonitis, rotator cuff tear, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), and fracture. Read More
Shoulder Pain and Problems Common shoulder problems include the following: dislocation, separation, bursitis, impingement syndrome, tendonitis, rotator cuff tear, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), and fracture. Read More
Shoulder Tendonitis Tendonitis of the shoulder is an inflammation of the rotator cuff and/or biceps tendon. Read More
Shoulder Tendonitis Tendonitis of the shoulder is an inflammation of the rotator cuff and/or biceps tendon. Read More
Sickle Cell Disease Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder characterized by defective hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the tissues of the body). Read More
Sickle Cell Disease Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder characterized by defective hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the tissues of the body). Read More
Sinusitis Sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses near the nose. These infections usually occur after a cold or after an allergic inflammation. Read More
Sinusitis Sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses near the nose. These infections usually occur after a cold or after an allergic inflammation. Read More
Skin Cancer (Condition) Skin cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in the skin cells and accounts for more than 50 percent of all cancers. Read More
Skin Cancer (Condition) Skin cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in the skin cells and accounts for more than 50 percent of all cancers. Read More
Skin Pigment Disorders Skin color is determined by a pigment (melanin) made by specialized cells in the skin (melanocytes). Some disorders which affect skin color are: albinism, melasma, pigment loss after skin damage, and vitiligo. Read More
Skin Pigment Disorders Skin color is determined by a pigment (melanin) made by specialized cells in the skin (melanocytes). Some disorders which affect skin color are: albinism, melasma, pigment loss after skin damage, and vitiligo. Read More
Snoring Snoring is the sound that occurs during sleep when flow of air is obstructed in the area where the tongue and upper throat meet the soft palate and uvula. Read More
Snoring Snoring is the sound that occurs during sleep when flow of air is obstructed in the area where the tongue and upper throat meet the soft palate and uvula. Read More
Soft-Tissue Injuries Many activities can lead to soft-tissue damage of muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Read More
Soft-Tissue Injuries Many activities can lead to soft-tissue damage of muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Read More
Spasmodic Dysphonia Spasmodic dysphonia, also called laryngeal dystonia, is a voice disorder. It is characterized by involuntary spasms or movements in the muscles of the larynx, which causes the voice to break, and have a tight, strained, or strangled sound. Read More
Spasmodic Dysphonia Spasmodic dysphonia, also called laryngeal dystonia, is a voice disorder. It is characterized by involuntary spasms or movements in the muscles of the larynx, which causes the voice to break, and have a tight, strained, or strangled sound. Read More
Spinal Cord Injury (Condition) Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is due to a traumatic injury that can either result in a bruise (also called a contusion), a partial tear, or a complete tear (called a transection) in the spinal cord. Read More
Spinal Cord Injury (Condition) Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is due to a traumatic injury that can either result in a bruise (also called a contusion), a partial tear, or a complete tear (called a transection) in the spinal cord. Read More
Sprains and Strains The majority of sports injuries are caused by minor trauma involving muscles, ligaments, and/or tendons, including contusions (bruises), sprains and strains. Read More
Sprains and Strains The majority of sports injuries are caused by minor trauma involving muscles, ligaments, and/or tendons, including contusions (bruises), sprains and strains. Read More
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Squamous cell skin cancer (sometimes referred to as non-melanoma carcinoma) may appear as nodules, or as red, scaly patches of skin. Read More
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Squamous cell skin cancer (sometimes referred to as non-melanoma carcinoma) may appear as nodules, or as red, scaly patches of skin. Read More
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is a response to a staphylococcal infection and is characterized by peeling skin. Read More
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is a response to a staphylococcal infection and is characterized by peeling skin. Read More
Stomach Cancer Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is cancer that starts in any part of the stomach. Read More
Stomach Cancer Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is cancer that starts in any part of the stomach. Read More