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Definition ED -erectile dysfunction- is also referred to as impotence/ impotency. It is used to refer to a type of sexual disorder, where male individuals have persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection for a a sufficient period during sexual activity. Being the most common sexual problem in men, it causes psychological problems. Earlier … Read more

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 more

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 more

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 … Read more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

  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 more