Anal fistula is a health condition involving the presence of fistula in the anal or rectal area that can be diagnosed based on the presenting […]
Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT)
Porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) belongs to group of disorders named the porphyrias. A porphyria is characterized by the abnormal metabolism of the blood pigment hemoglobin. […]
Hyperhidrosis Treatments
Hyperhidrosis is the term used to describe excessive sweating. Usually, the sweat-producing glands secrete sweat in response to a raised body temperature. The sweat cools […]
History of Hematidrosis
Hematidrosis represents a strange and extremely rare medical condition where the affected individual literally sweats bloody fluid through the sweat pores. The skin is usually […]
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Epidemiology
Dr Liji Thomas, MD More than 90% of Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) cases in children are caused by an enteric infection with the Shiga toxin-producing […]
Gene Therapy for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) is a rare genetic condition characterized by a lack of B- and T-lymphocytes, which form part of the adaptive immune system. […]
What is Cervical Spondylosis?
Skip to: What is cervical spondylosis? What are the causes of cervical spondylosis? What are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis? What are the risk factors? […]
Radicular Cysts
Radicular cysts, or periapical cysts, are the most common type of inflammatory cyst to affect the jawbone. Credit: Yuriy Maksymiv/Shutterstock.com Radicular cysts may account for […]
Radicular Cysts
Radicular cysts, or periapical cysts, are the most common type of inflammatory cyst to affect the jawbone. Credit: Yuriy Maksymiv/Shutterstock.com Radicular cysts may account for […]
Ginger: Health Benefits
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a tropical plant with long green leaves and a thick underground stem or rhizome. It has a potent spicy fragrance and […]
Cradle Cap Diagnosis and Treatment
Cradle cap is a harmless, but unpleasant-looking skin condition affecting the scalp skin in very young infants. Usually starting within the first two months of […]
ADHD and Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) include autistic disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). The chief characteristic of this group of disorders […]
Klinefelter Syndrome Treatment
As there is no cure for Klinefelter syndrome, the treatment of the condition focuses on improving symptoms and providing support to the individual. Treatment should […]
Klinefelter Syndrome Treatment
As there is no cure for Klinefelter syndrome, the treatment of the condition focuses on improving symptoms and providing support to the individual. Treatment should […]