Emphysema is a chronic or long term lung disease. This disease is typically called hyperinflation. What happens in emphysema? Just like a balloon the lungs are over-inflated so that they […]
» Read morePlasmapheresis is a term derived from Greek language used to describe different forms of extracorporeal plasma separation. Blood consists of four major components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets […]
» Read moreIdiopathic Juvenile Osteoporosis (IJO) is a primary condition of no known cause and is diagnosed after other causes of juvenile osteoporosis have been excluded , including primary diseases or medical […]
» Read moreCerebral palsy is the most common motor disorder of childhood according to the Centers for Disease prevention and Control (CDC). Cerebral palsy prevalence in United States Population-based studies from around […]
» Read moreMalaria is a preventable and curable disease. Awareness and precautions, especially before travelling to an area endemic for malaria, is important for prevention of malaria. Travellers are most susceptible to […]
» Read moreCoronary artery disease is usually caused by a build up cholesterol rich deposits or plaques on the lining inside the artery. These plaques are also called atheromatous plaques or simply […]
» Read moreCarbohydrates are one of the most important food groups worldwide and examples of these foods include: Grains such as rice, wheat, barley and maize Bread, pasta and cereal Beans, nuts, […]
» Read moreDiagnosis of glaucoma is difficult based on symptoms alone. Usually the condition is diagnosed in early stages by regular screening. This is because glaucoma takes a slow course and if […]
» Read moreHypoglycemia or low blood sugar is a problem that arises in the management of diabetes. Diabetes mellitus usually describes a persistently high blood sugar. However, various factors can cause blood […]
» Read moreThyroid cancer involves the abnormal growth of cells in the thyroid gland in the neck. It is important that individuals are aware of symptoms that may be indicative of thyroid […]
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