Abstract Have you ever encountered pain in the thorax region and said oh my God! it’s a heart attack….actually whenever there is a pain in the chest region the thing that usually comes to the mind is our heart is affected or it is the lungs. If the pain is present externally then the possibility is more of ribs being…
Read Article →Abstract Pituitary gland is a small pea shaped gland located in the base of the skull specifically the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone. It is an endocrine gland that secretes various hormones such as ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone), GH (growth hormone), prolactin, oxytocin, etc. and controls a number of processes such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction, etc. in the body….
Read Article →ABSTRACT Spider veins are solely a cosmetic concern and Harmless. It is also called thread veins. Spider veins are very common and mostly affect women as compared to men. It can occur at any age mostly between 30-50 but is more common after 80. It has about a 10-30% prevalence rate worldwide. They can appear anywhere in the body but…
Read Article →ABSTRACT String-associated vasculopathy is a rare disorder involving abnormal inflammation of the body, especially lungs, blood vessels, and skin. It is an auto-inflammatory disease. The incidence of SAVI is less than 100 cases worldwide (prevalence is unknown). It is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder and the disease was first described in 2014. Let’s discuss it in detail! INTRODUCTION It is…
Read Article →Abstract Ureaplasma are the smallest infection causing particles in the world that are too small to be seen through naked eyes. Among many sexually transmitted infections, one is Ureaplasma Vaginitis. Ureaplasma Vaginitis is found in women who are indulged in unhygienic sexual practices. The infection enters the body through the urinary or vaginal route. The infection shows symptoms in pregnant…
Read Article →Abstract Blastomycosis is a systemic disease caused by a moisture-growing fungus that affects both human beings and animals. This fungal infection hampers humans and animals (Dogs) similarly. Blastomycosis affects many body organs in the body. Dogs with Brain involvement can be risky and can also cause death if more than three body systems get involved. Yet, t is not always…
Read Article →Abstract Our immune system comprises three types of infection-fighting immune cells namely T-cells. B cells and NK cells. In Severe combined immunodeficiency these immune cells are either absent or do not work properly which makes the body susceptible to many infections. This is an inherited disorder that affects the children from the age of one year. A permanent cure for…
Read Article →Abstract Cranial nerves are a part of our nervous system that controls different body functions, movements, and activities. Any deformity of these nerves causes a direct impact on their associated function. Morbius syndrome is one such disorder that causes defects in cranial nerves (Mostly 6th and 7th cranial nerves). It was named after the German neurologist, Paul Julius Moebius. Morbius…
Read Article →ABSTRACT Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis is also known as BYLER’S DISEASE is a congenital disease which is rare. It is an progressive disease normally from childhood but symptoms may start appearing by the age of two and rarely in adolescence. Its estimated incidence is 1 in 50,000 or 1 in 100000. Both men and women are equally affected. It results…
Read Article →Abstract Plantar fasciitis refers to a condition of having severe pain in the heel. It involves the extreme inflammation of a layer of tissue linked across the bottom of the foot and connects the heel bone with toes (plantar fascia). Most of the patients of Plantar fasciitis feel pain during the first step in the morning and pain decreases with…
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