The immediate result will be pain, swelling, and discoloration. A sprain is a wrenching or twisting injury or tear to a ligament. Sprains often affect the ankles, knees, or wrists. A strain is an ...

In most patients with heart failure due to left ventricular systolic dysfunction, the underlying cause is coronary heart disease. To reduce progression to heart failure in a patient with acute ...

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The ankle syndesmosis is made up of four ligaments that work together to stabilize the articulation of the tibia and fibula (the two bones in the lower leg between the knee and the ankle). The fibula ...

Plantar fasciitis causes pain in the bottom of the heel. The plantar fascia is a thick, weblike ligament that connects the heel to the front of the foot. It acts as a shock absorber and supports ...

Muscle strength is only part of the equation—learn why supporting your tendons and ligaments is essential for long-term health. h_15691691A physical therapy student demonstrates a standing heel ...

The work that has been carried out abroad, however, has produced some interesting information. It is not widely appreciated that ligament damage to the knee is more common than any other type of knee ...

"Even without caffeine, coffee stimulates the gastrocolic reflex," explains Kulp. "[This] is when the stomach tells the colon to make room for what's coming by contracting to make you poop." "Juices ...

Dr. Patrick Malecha (Medicine): A 69-year-old man with a history of myocardial infarction, ischemic cardiomyopathy, and an implantable cardioverter–defibrillator (ICD) was evaluated because of ...

The benefits of laboratory automation do not come without considerable effort and patience in setting up the systems. Nathan Blow talks with two groups at different stages on the road to ...