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Phantom pain can be explained as the perception of shooting, stabbing or burning pain experienced by amputees in the missing limb or phantom limb. Even after the removal of the limb, the person continues to have sensations in the lost limb and tends to feel the presence of the lost limb. Although the phantom limb

Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a technique used by interventional radiology specialists. It was introduced several decades ago for the treatment of massive uterine hemorrhages due to various causes. This technique aims to treat the bleeding rapidly without resorting to surgical removal of the uterus or other pelvic organs, and may possibly make it easier

Avoiding the cause of actinic keratosis is key for the prevention of the skin condition. The primary cause of the condition is ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight and sun protection is, therefore, essential in the prevention of the skin condition. Image Copyright: wk1003mike / Shutterstock The most effective way to prevent actinic keratosis is to

The new or Modified Atkins Diet (MAD) is an altered version of the original Atkins diet– a ketogenic, weight loss eating plan with a very low carbohydrate content. The modified diet was developed at Johns Hopkins Hospital to provide an alternative to Atkins and offer a less restrictive diet, where unlimited amounts of protein can

Intrusive thoughts are scary and violent thoughts that occur in a situation, which can create instant anxiety and result in depression. People with intrusive thoughts go through a hard time in handling this situation. There are a few therapies and treatments that help people to get rid of such unwanted intrusive thoughts. Image Credit: Nomad_Soul

The limbic system is defined as the brain networking system responsible for controlling emotional drives and memory formation. There exists no universal agreement on the entire list of structures composing the system, but the regions considered include the limbic cortex, hippocampal formation, amygdala, septal area and hypothalamus. Cross section through the brain showing the limbic

AC is the acronym for actinic cheilitis and is a condition where the lower lip becomes dry, rough, and thick with scales. It is mainly caused by the excessive exposing of the lips to the sun, and for this reason actinis cheilitis is also known as solar cheilitis. It mostly affects men above 20 years

Mesentery is a sheet-like structure that encloses the intestine and attaches it to the posterior part of the abdominal wall. First illustrations of the structure in situ indicated its contiguity, and in 1879 Toldt accurately depicted a mesentery that was associated with the ascending and descending colon. However, his findings were largely ignored in favor

The parasitic nematode Angiostrongylus can cause gastrointestinal or central nervous system (CNS) disease in humans. The species Angiostrongylus cantonensis (A. cantonensis) or the rat lungworm is zoonotic. Rat lungworm infection results in Eosinophilic Meningitis. Other diseases that are linked to the infection of the species are radiculitis, ataxia, cranial nerve abnormalities, and encephalitis. Causes Individuals

Brittle bone disease or Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is characterized by a fragile skeleton. The mutation in the genes, COL1A1, COL1A2, CRTAP, and P3h2 result in OI. In most cases, the inheritance pattern is autosomal dominant and in some cases it could also be autosomal recessive. The gene mutation affects the formation and strength of the

Phyllodes tumors are unusual tumors that begin their growth in the connective tissue of the breast. These tumors occur most often in females who are 30 to 40 years of age, although they might be found in women who are older or younger. This form of tumor accounts for less than 1% of all breast

Polydactyly is a condition in which a child has additional fingers or toes. It is quite common and most often, the extra digit is smaller than the usual fingers or toes. At times, the additional digit may not be well-formed and is just a nubbin connected to the fingers or toes by a thin tissue

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition that affects the central area of vision. It most commonly affects people age 50 and over, and can affect one eye or both eyes. Credit: Image Point Fr/Shutterstock.com AMD affects the macula, the part of the eye that provides clear central vision, and the retina, the

Radiotherapy, also known as radiation therapy, is sometimes used in the treatment of breast cancer, usually in addition to other treatment techniques such as surgery or chemotherapy. It uses high-energy X-rays or particles to destroy cells in a localized area to reduce or eradicate cancerous growth. There are various types of radiotherapy that may be

HIV can be transmitted through contact with certain bodily fluids infected with the virus including blood, semen, rectal fluid, breast milk, vaginal fluid, and pre-seminal fluid. Engaging in behavior that involves contact with these fluids such as unprotected vaginal or anal sex or sharing syringes with someone who is HIV positive increases the risk of

Calcium is found inside the joints in the synovial fluid, which is a viscous fluid with an egg-white consistency, vital for reducing friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints when they are moved. The calcium contained in the fluid may crystallize and when this happens the crystals damage the articular surfaces. This results in

Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) has various definitions, but most specialists would define it as the loss of 3 or more clinically confirmed pregnancies. This criterion has been fixed on the basis of epidemiological studies. Credit: Piotr Adamowicz/ Shutterstock.com RPL itself is subdivided into primary and secondary types, depending on whether the woman has never carried

Antiandrogens are a group of medications which bind to intracellular androgen receptors (AR) to prevent androgen effects on organs such as the testes, the hair follicles, the hypothalamus, pituitary, ovaries and the prostate gland, which are targets of endogenous androgens. They are used to treat a variety of clinical conditions which are characterized by hyperandrogenism,

Skip to: What are coronaviruses? Why are coronaviruses dangerous? SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 SARS-CoV MERS-CoV The rapid spread of the virus that causes the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has sparked alarm across the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the condition a global pandemic, with many countries grappling with the rise of infections. The disease

A movement disorder is a condition characterized by the occurrence of involuntary abnormalities in movement. It may be classified as hyperkinetic or hypokinetic, depending upon whether there is an increase or decrease in overall movement. Hyperkinetic disorders include tremor, dystonia, myoclonus, and chorea. Alcohol is commonly used as a stimulant and a sedative, depending upon