Rosacea is a chronic inflammation of the eyes and the central part of the face. Though it is a benign disorder, it can cause annoying […]
Tubulointerstitial Nephropathy
Tubulointerstitial nephritis is a form of kidney inflammation that affects the microscopic kidney tubules and the interstitial tissue in between them. The result is renal […]
How Can I Tell if My Child is Depressed?
Depression in children is a growing phenomenon. The very existence of depressive mood disorders in children was in doubt a few years ago, whereas currently […]
Drug Eruptions
Drug eruptions are adverse skin reactions to drugs that occur in about 3% of hospitalized people. They may resemble skin diseases very closely but generally […]
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that involves inflammation of the plantar fascia and is characterized by pain in the heel area of the […]
Simple Kidney Cysts vs Polycystic Kidney Disease
A kidney cyst is a swollen, round, fluid-filled sac that develops on one or both of the kidneys. These cysts can be associated with serious […]
Signs and Symptoms of Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastomas may occur in one or both eyes, and may be heritable or non-heritable in their pattern. They typically occur in children less than 5 […]
Multiple-System Atrophy (MSA)
Multiple-system atrophy (MSA) is a progressive neurological condition in which specific areas of the brain undergo neural degeneration. The three brain areas primarily affected are […]
Double Outlet Right Ventricle
Normally, the aorta (i.e., the main artery transporting blood from our heart to the rest of our body) originates from the left ventricle, while the […]
Cystic Fibrosis and Infertility
Cystic fibrosis is an illness best known for causing frequent lung infections and chronic breathing problems. However, it affects organs and tissues throughout the body, […]
Milia in Babies
Milia is a skin condition in which multiple tiny white bumps (cysts) can be seen on a newborn. It is extremely common and most babies […]
Bowler's Thumb Symptoms
Bowler's thumb is a rare traumatic neuropathy that affects the ulnar digital nerve underneath the soft tissue of thumb. While practicing, the bowling thumbhole of […]
Hypnosis vs Painkillers
Skip to: What is pain? Hypnosis and pain How hypnosis works to reduce pain? Chronic pain can be associated with many severe health conditions, as […]
Hypnosis vs Painkillers
Skip to: What is pain? Hypnosis and pain How hypnosis works to reduce pain? Chronic pain can be associated with many severe health conditions, as […]