Geneva M Edwards
As a health professional I have learned the importance of focusing on a problem as quickly as possible. After all in the health care world we are dealing with human life, there is no time to waste. Therefore, my theory is to get right to the core of things and treat the real problem, not just the symptoms. Preventive medicine is an example of my theory, stopping the development of diseases before they start. Education is our strongest defense in preventive medicine, keeping people informed with the statistics of data, assisting them in the making the right health decisions, etc. I have a goal to become part of a major team, assisting in more developments of preventive medicine, and the Suite101.com community will be a major avenue for me to do so.
In the past I've been a contributing editor for Suite101.com: 1999-2001 I wrote articles on Women & HIV, 2002-2004 I wrote articles on Maternal-Fetal Relationships, and in 2007 I wrote articles on"Biology vs. Culture" discussing why we do some of the things we do (even though they may be detrimental to our health) and what we can do to overcome the strong influence our genes have on our mental and physical well-being. Now I am returning to submit articles on topics in "General Medicine", to discuss various diseases, preventive measures and treatment options to maintain optimal health.
I am looking forward to contributing to the Suite 101.com community!
Best,
Geneva
Remember: A Road With No Obstacles Leads Nowhere.......................
Latest Articles
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Obesity is Responsible for Many Serious Medical Conditions
Obesity kills over 200,000 people every year in the United States, including adults and children. We are fighting back but are we fighting back hard enough?
Sep 29, 2010
- Geneva M Edwards
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Sarcoidosis: Affecting African Americans More Frequently
Sarcoidosis is an autoimmune disease affecting African-Americans 10 times greater than other races and African American women 2 times more than African men.
Sep 26, 2010
- Geneva M Edwards
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Alcoholism: Choice or Genetic Predisposition?
For many years medical research has tried to tie a link between alcoholism and genes; to prove why some individuals become easily addicted and others don't.
Sep 25, 2010
- Geneva M Edwards
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Responsible for Genital Cancers
The human papillomavirus, (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted disease, may be responsible for more than 23,000 deaths yearly, but we can fight back.
Sep 25, 2010
- Geneva M Edwards
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Mammogram: The Real Cure for Breast Cancer
Detecting breast cancer as early as possible is the key to survival. Mammograms are able to visualize tumors that are not palpable during self-breast exams.
Sep 16, 2010
- Geneva M Edwards
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Methamphetamine Use: So Addictive and So Difficult to Overcome
Meth releases neurotransmitters in the brain that are responsible for pleasure, which explains why this drug is easily addictive & difficult to stop using.
Jul 21, 2010
- Geneva M Edwards
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Common Body Aches or Signs of an Autoimmune Disease Called Lupus?
According to The American College of Rheumatology, Lupus, a complicated autoimmune disease that primarily affects young women can be difficult to diagnose.
Jul 9, 2010
- Geneva M Edwards
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Type 1 Diabetes: A Disease Now Affecting People of All Ages
Type 1 diabetes is as an autoimmune disorder, a chronic disease affecting people of all ages. If left untreated this disease could result in premature death
Jul 4, 2010
- Geneva M Edwards
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Are You Depressed?
Depression is not just one of those blue feelings. It is a condition that could last for years, and if left untreated it could become more serious, resulting in suicide.
May 14, 2007
- Geneva M Edwards
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