DVT: Deep Vein Thrombosis
What is DVT and why is it such a potentially life threatening phenomenon? DVT is a condition where clots are formed in the deep veins of the leg or thigh….
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Sharapova’s Game, Unfairly Enhanced?
MELDONIUM, aka: Mildronate, has been around since 2005 and is produced by a Latvian Pharmaceutical Company. WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) made it a banned substance effective January 1st, 2016. Maria…
Continue reading →Sjogren’s Syndrome
SJOGREN’S SYNDROME (SS): is one of over eighty autoimmune disorders and is classified as a connective tissue disorder that targets the exocrine system, specifically the lacrimal (production/drainage of tears) and salivary…
Continue reading →Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMA (aka: Hodgkin’s Disease) is a type of lymphoma (cancer) that involves lymphocytes. This is another disease that has afflicted a few tennis players. BRIEF OVERVIEW WBC (white blood…
Continue reading →Infectious Mononucleosis
There have been several players whose careers have been affected by Infectious Mononucleosis (aka: Mono or “the kissing disease”): Mario Ancic, Roger Federer, Christina McHale, Heather Watson and Robin Soderling…
Continue reading →Appendicitis
When I heard that [CR3] Rafael Nadal (ESP) was diagnosed with appendicitis, the physician in me was curious. Then I heard that he was on a course of antibiotics and he…
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