Category: Health Problems

A slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a condition in which the epiphysis over the head of the femur slips outward and backwards, putting the hip joint in outward rotation and altering the relation of the femoral neck and head. The slip may be acute or chronic, and occurs through the growth plate. It usually takes

Sunlight has both positive and negative effects on the human body. For example, it is well known that sun exposure can cause burns to the skin and increase the risk of cancer over the long term; however, sun exposure is also required for synthesis of Vitamin D in the skin. This results in a need

The need to avoid immunosuppression is often the driving force behind research into alternative therapeutic options for the treatment of a range of diseases. Image Credit: Jose Luis Calvo/Shutterstock.com One such disease is type I diabetes, which develops as a result of immune cell-mediated destruction of the pancreatic B cells. Encapsulation and tolerance induction are

An epidermal nevus is a benign overgrowth of epidermal cells usually seen at birth or early in childhood. There is usually one or more nevi of varying diameter. Epidermal nevi are classified by the type of cell involved. These include: keratinocytic nevi, which often follow the lines of Blaschko sebaceous nevi which are smooth pale

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a neurological, autoimmune condition characterized by rapidly developing muscle weakness in affected individuals. The syndrome usually follows a period of sickness such as a viral or bacterial infection in the patient. The patient will initially have a combination of tingling, pain, or numbness in their arms and legs. This can then progress

Dr Liji Thomas, MD More than 90% of Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) cases in children are caused by an enteric infection with the Shiga toxin-producing bacterium E. coli (STEC) strain O57 H7. Other strains may also cause STEC but rarely lead to HUS. The O157 H7 strain infects 1% of healthy cattle, inhabiting the intestine

People mostly worry about their health when they have some physical symptoms. This worry vanishes after getting the necessary and valid confirmation; however, for some people, the uneasiness and tension does not go away and they imagine having a serious medical condition. These worries affect their daily lives in many ways and progresses to severe

Interrupted aortic arch (IAA) is a rare congenital heart condition first described by Steidele in 1773. The condition accounts for less than 1% of congenital heart conditions and is part of a broader spectrum of heart anomalies in 97% of affected children. In affect individuals, the aorta is completely discontinuous somewhere between the ascending and

Skip to: How allergies usually work? Types of Pollen Allergies Diagnosis of Pollen Allergies How to Treat Pollen Allergies? Pollen grains are released by trees, flowers and other plans with to fertilize other plants of the same species. An allergy to pollen is one of the most allergic reactions is the USA. Studies show that

By Jeyashree Sundaram (MBA) Portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG) is a topic of intense interest to clinicians and endoscopists. PHG refers to a wide range of distinct gastric lesions that appear in the gastric mucous membrane. These lesions may arise as a result of endoscopic variceal blockages, portal hypertension in the lower abdomen, or in patients

Comet assays are used to determine the extent of DNA damage in a cell. This information can provide a great deal of useful information regarding the diagnosis and progression of diseases, the value of different therapies, and the environmental and occupational exposure to harmful chemicals. In the process, an electrical current is applied to a

By Jeyashree Sundaram, MBA Social anxiety disorder (SAD) refers to an anxiety disorder triggered by social situations. People with SAD have symptoms like fast heartbeat, sweating, and stomach upset when they are anxious. They have a fear that people might scrutinize their performance and evaluate them negatively. Credit: Khakimullin Aleksandr/ Shutterstock.com The main causes of

By Jeyashree Sundaram, MBA Social anxiety disorder (SAD) refers to an anxiety disorder triggered by social situations. People with SAD have symptoms like fast heartbeat, sweating, and stomach upset when they are anxious. They have a fear that people might scrutinize their performance and evaluate them negatively. Credit: Khakimullin Aleksandr/ Shutterstock.com The main causes of

The triple screen is a blood screening test that is done in the second trimester of pregnancy to provide a risk estimate for the occurrence of Down syndrome in the fetus. It consists of three tests, the results of which are combined with the maternal age to derive the risk: MS-AFP (maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein) Human

The Leptospira bacterial genus are responsible for leptospirosis. These bacteria can infect both humans and animals. Leptospirosis is one of the most common infectious diseases that can be transmitted naturally from animals to humans. Sources of infection are the urine or urine-contaminated media (e.g., water, food, and soil) of infected animals such as rodents, cattle,

Why is Sleep Important to the Human Body? Sleep is an essential part of our body’s self-healing and repairing mechanism. It is when the body rests at night that the regeneration of damaged cells takes place. The body goes through cycles of REM or Rapid Eye Movement and NREM or Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep. The

In contrast to the normal anatomical origin of the aorta and pulmonary artery from the left and right ventricle, respectively, infants with double outlet right ventricle (DORV) have both great vessels predominantly originating from the right ventricle. While the specific cause of DORV is yet to be identified, this pathological condition is usually associated with

Selective eating disorder, also known as avoidant or restrictive food intake disorder, is when a person will only eat certain types of food. The condition usually manifests itself during childhood with the individual growing out of it but at times it can continue into adulthood. The condition is referenced in DSM-V, the Diagnostic and Statistical

By Keynote ContributorDr. Charles AkleChairman of Immodulon By Dr Charles Akle History of immunotherapy William Coley is the grandfather of immunotherapy. A surgeon in New York between 1870 and 1910, he developed extracts of streptococcus and another bacterium called Serratia marcescens (known as Coley’s toxins) to treat patients, particularly children, with sarcoma. The responses were

Leptospirosis is caused by the Leptospira bacterial genus. These coiled, gram-negative aerobic bacteria are motile with hooked ends and paired flagella, which allows them to burrow into tissues. Both humans and animals can be infected by these bacteria. Leptospirosis is one of the most common infectious diseases that can be transmitted naturally to humans from