BREAST CANCER- Overview, Types & Sub-types, Epidemiology & Statistics, Causes, Risks, Signs & Symptoms, Stages, Diagnostic Procedures & Tests, Treatment & Management, Prevention
Overview Breast cancer, as the name suggests, affects breasts in both men and women. This is one of the most common types of cancer. It occurs when cells of the breast undergo mutation, become cancerous, multiply thereby increasing in numbers and result in formation of tumors. In breast cancer, cells lining the breast lobules and […]
Read MoreADHD- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Facts, Epidemiology, Risks, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Management and Treatment, Prevention
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD is an acronym for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is also written as Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder. This is one of the most common disorders of childhood development. Apart from affecting children, it is also found in adults. Individuals suffering from ADHD condition may appear restless, and unable to concentrate […]
Read MoreHIV & AIDS, General Information, Myths, Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Cause, Methods of Spreading, Stages, Signs & Symptoms,AIDS-defining Illnesses, Tests for Diagnosis, Treatment & Management, Prevention
General Information HIV is an acronym for Human Immunodeficiency Virus while AIDS refers to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. HIV infects cells of the immune system leading to their destruction. After severely weakening the immune system, HIV usually leads to AIDS. AIDS is usually the most terminal stage of HIV infection. Additional disease conditions signify progress […]
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X-RAY TEST- What Are X-Rays, Types of X-rays, Applications, Results, Advantages & Disadvantages
What Are X-Rays? General Information About X-Rays X-rays are waves. X-ray test is a test that captures bone images. Beams or waves of X-rays are made to go through the human body. Here, absorption occurs in variable quantities based on the physical characteristics of the material in which they are made to go through. […]
Read MoreALZHEIMER’S DISEASE- Overview, Epidemiology, Risks, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Overview Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia we know. It is known to involve parts of the brain which regulate thought, memory and speech/language. The disorder is marked by cognitive impairment that interferes with occupational functioning. Alzheimer’s disease, though incurable, is still manageable. In 1901, Dr. Alzheimer who was a psychiatrist from […]
Read MoreLEUKAEMIA- Introduction, Types, Epidemiology, Risks, Signs & Symptoms, Laboratory features, Diagnosis & Tests, Management & Treatment, Prevention, Conclusion
Introduction Leukaemia is a cancer of the blood in which there is a rapid production and growth of many abnormal white blood cells. These cells grow in such a way that they outnumber the normal healthy cells. Such abnormal white cells are incapable of fighting infections. They also impair the bone marrow’s capability to produce […]
Read MoreHypertension Treatment & Management Guide I: Diuretics, Calcium channel blockers, Beta blockers, Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, Angiotensin II(AT II) receptor antagonists
Hypertension Treatment & Management Guide I Hypertension is a medical term for high blood pressure beyond normal ranges. Anti-hypertensive drugs are medicines used to treat high blood pressure. Hypertension is linked to stroke, myocardial infarction and cardiovascular disease. In this section, we will deal with pharmacologic treatment of hypertension. More about Hypertension is written here; […]
Read MorePNEUMONIA- Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Tests for Diagnosis, Complications of Pneumonia, Treatment & Management, Prevention
PNEUMONIA PNEUMONIA is an infection which affects the respiratory system, especially the lungs. There is inflammation of the air sacs in either or both lungs. The air sacs become air-filled or pus-filled, and these cause cough with pus , fever and difficulty to breathe properly. Pneumonia is caused by micro-organisms(minute disease causing organisms that can […]
Read MorePARKINSON’S DISEASE- PARKINSONISM Overview, Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Stages, Diagnosis & Tests, Treatment & Management, Prevention, Living With the Condition
PARKINSONISM Overview Parkinson’s disease is also called Parkinsonism. It is a degenerative disease of the brain which is age-related. It makes parts of the brain to deteriorate, especially the basal ganglia. It should be noted that in this condition, there is inadequate dopamine, which is a crucial brain neurotransmitters. It is lack of sufficient […]
Read MoreLIVER CIRRHOSIS- General Information & Liver Functions, Facts, Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Tests and Diagnostic Procedures, Treatment , Complications, Prevention
General Information & Liver Functions The liver is an important organ in the body. It performs crucial functions that are necessary for human survival. Without a properly functioning liver, human beings and even animals are at risk of dying any time. Liver cirrhosis is a stage in liver disease. Here, healthy liver tissues are […]
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