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X-Linked Hypophosphatemia Diagnosis

X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is the most common cause of hereditary rickets in children.

23 May 2018

X-Linked Hypophosphatemia Management

X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a congenital bone disorder caused by the renal excretion of phosphate, preventing proper mineralization of the bone.

23 May 2018

Leber Congenital Amaurosis and Kidney Health

Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) is an extremely rare disease causing blindness in children. In some cases, it can affect the liver and kidney.

23 May 2018

What is Aagenaes Syndrome?

Aagenaes syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by impaired bile flow from the liver resulting in cholestasis.

23 May 2018

Bowler's Thumb Prevention and Treatment

Bowler’s Thumb is a rare, neuropathic disease caused by long-term pressure on the ulnar digital nerve of the thumb.

23 May 2018

How is Aagenaes Syndrome Diagnosed?

Aagenaes Syndrome is a rare disease, and the only identified hereditary lymphoedema which slows down or ceases bile flow resulting in cholestasis.

23 May 2018

Dissociative Identity Disorder Causes

Dissociative identity disorder is a psychological condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinctive personalities within an individual. It was earlier referred to as “multiple personality disorder”.

23 May 2018

X-Linked Hypophosphatemia Symptoms

X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is the classical bone disorder caused by renal wasting of the phosphate. Formerly called vitamin D-resistant rickets, it is the most frequently observed condition among the heritable forms of rickets.

23 May 2018

Cleidocranial Dysplasia Causes

The word ‘cleido’ refers to collarbone or clavicles, ‘cranial’ refers to the skull bones or cranium, and ‘dysplasia’ means abnormal growth. Thus, it is a condition characterized by the abnormal growth of collarbones and skull. Other names for this disorder include Cleidocranial Dysostosis, Dento-Osseous Dysplasia, and Maria- Sainton Syndrome.

23 May 2018

Osmotic Pressure Controlled Drug Delivery Systems

An osmotic oral drug delivery system is one which depends on the mechanics of osmotic pressure variations to regulate the delivery of the drug or active agent. This is a step forward in ensuring controlled, stable, and precise delivery of the drug. It makes it independent of gut factors, being regulated only by the nature of the formulation.

23 May 2018

What is Bowler’s Thumb?

Bowler's thumb refers to a rare, traumatic neuropathic condition involving the ulnar digital nerve of the thumb. The condition becomes symptomatic as the thumb undergoes chronic frictional irritation. It is induced when an avid bowler repeatedly compress the ulnar digital nerve by the thumbhole of a bowling ball.

23 May 2018

Still's Disease Symptoms

Still’s disease is a rare inflammatory condition characterized by arthritis along with recurrent orange-to-pink colored skin rashes and high spiking fevers. It is named after George Frederic Still, an English pediatrician.

23 May 2018

Compartment Syndrome Symptoms

Compartment syndrome is a serious medical condition that results from increased pressure within the compartment of the muscles. It is associated with pain and could ultimately lead to the tissue death (necrosis) if left untreated.

23 May 2018

DASH Diet Health Benefits

The DASH diet is designed to prevent the development of hypertension (high blood pressure) by modifying dietary patterns for life. It is meant to help shift one’s eating habits towards consuming delicious but healthy foods, and thus keep high blood pressure from developing.

23 May 2018

Still's Disease Causes

Still’s disease is a rare disorder associated with episodes of salmon-colored skin rashes and spiking fever accompanied by joint pain.

22 May 2018

What is Sheehan's Syndrome?

Sheehan’s syndrome is a condition in which the pituitary gland suffers necrosis after severe postpartum hemorrhage, which occurs in almost a third of such cases. It is named after Harold Leeming Sheehan who first characterized it. The condition is most commonly observed in the poorer regions of the world where women are most likely to suffer from severe hemorrhage following childbirth, and it often occurs at home.

21 May 2018

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS)

The iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) is a syndrome caused by inflammation deep to the iliotibial band (ITB), which is a band of tough fascia going from the hip to the knee along the outer aspect of the knee. The iliotibial band acts as a stabilizing structure, supporting the lateral part of the knee as the joint flexes and extends.

21 May 2018