Leprosy, a disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, is fully curable if diagnosed and treated early, before permanent neurological damage sets in. The neuropathy that occurs […]
Bronchitis Complications
Bronchitis occurs when there is swelling of the lining of the large airways called bronchi within the lungs. This swelling due to inflammation, irritation and […]
Regulation of Sleep
The regulation of sleep is important to control the transition between being awake and sleep. Sleep is an unconscious state, marked by immobility and reduced […]
Treatment of male breast cancer
Male breast cancer in most cases is diagnosed in advanced stages or beyond stages 2 and 3. Treatment is based on the stage of the […]
Bulimia Nervosa Causes
The cause of bulimia nervosa is multifactorial, and several different risks and predispositions may be involved in causing an individual to develop the disorder. However, […]
Autophagy Process
The process of autophagy has been conserved over time among all living organisms. The process is similar in single cellular organisms like yeast to multi-cellular […]
What is Sexual Dysfunction?
Sexual dysfunction refers to any difficulty a person or couple are experiencing with the various aspects of sexual activity such as attraction, arousal, pleasure and […]
What is Kyphosis?
Kyphosis is a term used to describe marked curvature of the spine in the sagittal plane that results in an abnormally rounded back. Certain degree […]
What is Heroin Addiction?
Heroin is an analgesic opioid formed through the modification of morphine, a natural alkaloid occurring in the seed pods of the opium poppy. Heroin is […]
Using a Headache Diary
Headache is one of the leading reasons for patients to visit their general practitioner and there are various characteristics for different types of headache. A […]
Diagnosis of mouth cancer
Cancers of the oral cavity are diagnosed after the patient presents with the symptoms of the condition. This is more often than not a long […]
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety disorder is a mental ailment that leads to unnecessary anxiety over different activities and events. Who experiences Anxiety? Anxiety is a common condition which […]
Modern Hip Replacements
Hip replacement is one of the most successful and reliable orthopedic operations currently performed and aims to provide pain relief and improved hip function in […]
What is Peanut Allergy?
Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies and, in the Western world, is thought to be prevalent in up to 1 in […]