Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL): Symptoms and Treatments, Causes and Diagnosis
Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) is a cancer of the immune system. It affects infection-fighting white blood cells called B cells. SLL is a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which along with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) indicates the same type of disease, treated the same way. Whereas in SLL, the cancer cells reside primarily in the lymph… Continua a leggere Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL): Symptoms and Treatments, Causes and Diagnosis
Which kind of Life Insurance is good for you?
You have decided to take out a life insurance policy, now you just need to choose the right one for you. Here we outline the main types of coverage, depending on your goals and expectations.
Dental Implants: Why you should get them?
Conceived in 1952 by Swedish orthopedic surgeon Per-Ingvar Brånemark. dental implants are now the most widely used dental solution for replacing missing teeth in a patient. Surgically inserted into the jawbone, the dental implant fuses with the bone in a few months, becoming a replacement for one or more missing teeth. By creating an artificial… Continua a leggere Dental Implants: Why you should get them?
Diabetes Type 2: Epidemiology and Prevention
Diabetes Epidemiology Diabetes is a very common disease. New updated data from the new International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas show that more than 34 million Americans have diabetes (1 in 10 individuals), of whom approximately 90-95% have type 2 diabetes. In UK the situation is slightly better: with nearly 4 million sufferers, about one… Continua a leggere Diabetes Type 2: Epidemiology and Prevention
What is a Life Insurance coverage and how it works
Life insurance is a contract between an insurer and an insured, which guarantees certain beneficiaries (designated by the policyholder) the payment of a sum of money by the insurer, in the event of the death of the insured, consisting of the latter with the payment of premiums (single or recurring) in life.
Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL): Stats, Causes and Diagnosis
Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) is a cancer of the immune system that affects the white blood cells that fight infection, called B cells. SLL is a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, as is chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Both cancers are basically the same disease, and are treated in almost the same way. The difference between the… Continua a leggere Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL): Stats, Causes and Diagnosis
Diabetes: Diagnosis and Types
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects our body’s energy processes. Following the daily intake of food, a good portion of the nutrients are broken down into sugars (glucose), which are then transferred to the blood vessels. When the level of sugars (blood glucose) exceeds threshold levels, the pancreas kicks in. It releases… Continua a leggere Diabetes: Diagnosis and Types
Dental implant: Types and Costs
Over the years, the reliability and effectiveness of dental implants have greatly improved due to technological advances in dentistry. Sub-periosteal dental implants, which were placed in the upper portion of the jawbone, have gradually given way to the more recent Endosteal implants, which are anchored in the bone itself. But let’s get into more detail!… Continua a leggere Dental implant: Types and Costs
How does car insurance work
Car insurance is an agreement between you and your insurance company that can cover your car, the damage you cause if you hit someone else and other events. When you get a car insurance, you buy “coverages”, which are essentially things the insurer agrees to pay for. In few words, it’s like paying a little now, to avoid potentially paying much later.