Thyroid Awareness Week

Table of Contents I. Introduction II. What is the thyroid gland? III. Functions of the thyroid gland IV. Thyroid problems A. Hyperthyroidism B. Hypothyroidism C. Thyroid nodules D. Goiter Thyroiditis E. Thyroid cancer V. Diagnosis of thyroid diseases January is...

Folic Acid Awareness Week

Table of Contents I. Introduction • Folic Acid Awareness Week II. Folic Acid • Different forms of folate • Definition of folic acid • Functions of folate in the body III. Importance of Folic Acid IV. Neural Tube Defects • The role of the neural tube in embryo...

National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Table of Contents I. Introduction • Statistics on glaucoma prevalence • Description of glaucoma • Importance of early detection and awareness II. Types of Glaucoma • Open-angle glaucoma • Angle-closure glaucoma • Secondary glaucoma III. Managing and Treating Glaucoma...

Chest Pain

Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Cardiac Involvement • Heart conditions can cause chest pain • Common causes of chest pain associated with heart conditions III. Lung Problems Associated with Chest Pain • Symptoms of pulmonary embolus • Warning signs of lung...