Annual health checks are an important part of maintaining good health for men of all ages. While the screening tests for cancers and other health […]
Leprosy Prevention and Vaccination
Leprosy is endemic in several regions of the world. Currently the only protection has come from vaccination with BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin), a single dose of […]
Oral Thrush (Candidiasis) Treatment
The appropriate treatment for oral thrush (Candidiasis) will depend on the specific patient case and the likely cause of the condition. Any likely causes should […]
Definition and DSM-5: Classification: Tic Disorders
By Keynote ContributorDr. Barbara Coffey, MD, MS& Maxwell LuberProfessor and Director of Tics & Tourette’s Disorder Clinical &Research Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. […]
Intrusive Thoughts and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Intrusive thoughts are threatening thoughts that constantly occur to a person without conscious or voluntary control. These thoughts are capable of creating severe anxiety when […]
Ghrelin and Leptin
Ghrelin and leptin are two hormones which are of great interest in appetite regulation. Leptin is commonly considered to be anorexigenic (i.e. appetite suppressant) while […]
Dupuytren's Contracture Genetics
Dupuytren's contracture, also known as Dupuytren's disease, occurs when it is difficult for someone to fully extend their finger because the movement is limited by […]
Mesentery: a new organ?
Mesentery is a sheet-like structure that encloses the intestine and attaches it to the posterior part of the abdominal wall. First illustrations of the structure […]
Vasculitis Affecting Small Blood Vessels: ANCA-Associated and Non-ANCA
Vessels which are smaller than the size of arteries, such as arterioles, venules and capillaries, are classified as small vessels. Vasculitides affecting these vessels may […]
Clinical Pharmacy
Clinical pharmacy is a branch of pharmacy that involves the provision of patient care with the use of medications to optimize the health outcomes of […]
Hip Impingement Causes
Hip impingement or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition in which there is an abnormal relationship between the top of the femur, especially the head […]
Anal Fissures Treatment
Most cases of anal fissure heal spontaneously within a few weeks, without requiring treatment. However, some individuals may be affected by a chronic anal fissure […]
What is Inclusion Body Myositis?
Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a progressive inflammatory disease of the muscles. It is the most common among such conditions, but is distinct from hereditary […]
Difference Between Double Outlet Right Ventricle and Double Inlet Left Ventricle
Both double outlet right ventricle (DORV) and double inlet left ventricle (DILV) are congenital heart defects that create the phenomenon of a single ventricle. This […]