Introduction Cancer of the pancreas (PANCREATIC CANCER) occurs when abnormal cells in the pancreas begin division and growth in an unregulated manner forming a tumor (cancerous growth). The pancreas is a glandular organ about 6 inches long found in the abdominal cavity. It has three parts, male the head, body and tail. The head is… Read More »

Introduction HELLP is an acronym for Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelets. HEELP syndrome is a potentially life-threatening complication that is considered to be a variant of pre-eclampsia.    Key Facts & Statistics Key facts and statistics that surround HELLP syndrome HELLP syndrome is a severe complication that results due to pregnancy. It co-exists… Read More »

Introduction The pancreas is a glandular organ located in the epigastric region and the right upper and left upper quadrants within abdominal cavity. It is long and flat. When inflammation of the pancreas occurs, the condition is referred to as pancreatitis. Inflammation is a processes where the immune system of the body responds to insult… Read More »

Introduction Coronary artery disease (CAD) refers to a condition where the blood vessels that supply the heart with oxygen and blood become narrower or blocked as a result of plaque build-up. It is also called coronary heart disease (CHD) or ischemic heart disease (IHD).  Key Data & Insights Facts and figures about CAD In accordance… Read More »

Overview Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, is a medical condition where the thyroid gland fails to produce and release adequate quantities of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream. It leads to slow metabolic processes, gaining of weight and fatigue. The thyroid gland and its location It is a small gland shaped as a butterfly, located in… Read More »

Introduction GRAVE’S DISEASE is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland. As an autoimmune disorder, the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy and normal body cells and tissues. Most of the time, it  causes the thyroid gland to make excessive quantities of thyroid hormones, a condition called hyperthyroidism. With hyperthyroidism, most of the processes in… Read More »

Introduction Lyme disease is also called lyme borrelia or borreliosis. It is a parasitic infection that is caused by tick bites. Not all ticks are responsible for its transmission, but only infected blacklegged ticks (deer ticks). They harbour a parasitic micro-organism that is known as Borrelia burgdorferi.    Key Facts & Statistics What are the… Read More »

Introduction Shingles is also referred to as herpes zoster. The condition triggers very painful skin rashes. Shingles appear different than the skin area surrounding them. They present differently on various skin tones. They may appear greyish, pink or brown on black or brown skins. Shingles generally lasts between 2 and 6 weeks. Mostly, people develop… Read More »

Introduction Cardiac tamponade is a serious medical condition in which fluid accumulates in the pericardium of the heart, putting pressure on the heart and making it difficult for blood to get pumped to other body tissues. The pericardium is a fibrous sac that surrounds the heart. Cardiac tamponade prevents the chambers of the heart from… Read More »