Lung cancer does not usually present with any symptoms in the early stages of disease, meaning it is difficult to detect and diagnose while there […]
Breastfeeding and Cleft Palate, Cleft Lip
Cleft lip and cleft palate are one of the commonest birth defects that occur when the baby is developing in the womb. A cleft is […]
What is Breast Compression?
The purpose of breast compression is to maintain a continuous flow of breast milk as the baby sucks. This is a technique that helps to […]
Vitiligo Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Vitiligo is a chronic skin disorder which is caused by T-cell mediated autoimmune destruction of the pigment-producing cells or melanocytes in the skin. Heat shock […]
Estrogen in Medicine
Synthetic estrogens have numerous uses in medicine. The most common and notable use of estrogens is as birth control pills or contraceptives and as hormone […]
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that was previously called manic depressive psychosis or manic depression. The condition is typically characterized by a mood […]
Breast Anatomy
Understanding the anatomy of the breast is important in understanding how it makes milk. Making breast milk involves both the brain as well as the […]
Osteosarcoma Prognosis
The survival prognosis for people with osteosarcoma is estimated according to the severity of the tumor in the bone. It is separated into three groups: […]
Vulva Disorders
There are several disorders of the female reproductive system. Some of these are confined to the external female reproductive organs like the vulva. Gynaecologists deal […]
What is Sudden Cardiac Death?
Sudden cardiac death is defined as death due to the sudden and unexpected stoppage of the heartbeat. This is called sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), and […]
What is Oxygen Therapy?
Oxygen therapy refers to the administration of supplemental oxygen as part of managing illness. In healthy individuals, oxygen is absorbed from the air in adequate […]
Diabetes Management
Diabetes is characterized by a lack of insulin and high and uncontrolled blood sugar. The earlier the blood sugar is brought under control, the better […]
Opioid Pharmacology
Opioids are naturally occurring substances that have several effects on the central nervous system that are mainly mediated by opioid receptors. Opioid receptors There are […]
Diabetic Neuropathy Treatments
Diabetic neuropathy is a progressive condition that may often go unnoticed in the initial stages but become painful and debilitating in the later stages. If […]