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Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Fruit has long been a recommended source of calories, fiber and a host of nutrients. However, is there such a thing as eating too much fruit?

19 Feb 2018

Scientific interest reawakened after a national commission to investigate the health of human beings who had undergone such surgeries reported that no deficits in psychological health could be traced to the procedure itself, and on the other hand, it had an efficacy of over 50% (which was impressive compared to the general unreliability of most therapies then available).

18 Feb 2018

Cervical Ectropion

When columnar epithelium grows downwards onto this outward-facing portion of the cervix, which is called the ectocervix, it is called Cervical ectropion or erosive cerviciti occurs when columnar epithelium grows downwards onto the ectocervix- the outward-facing portion of the cervix.

16 Feb 2018

Bowen's Disease Signs and Symptoms

Red scaly patches, warts, or spots on the epidermis are all signs of Bowen's disease, and is usually found on the lower legs.

16 Feb 2018

Basal Cells, Keratinocytes and Melanocytes

Skin cells have different functional roles in their respective regions-the basal cell layer is the innermost layer of the epidermis, containing the keratinocytes and melanocytes.

15 Feb 2018

Alcoholism, Alcohol Misuse, and Alcohol Dependence

Alcohol is popular around the world for recreational purposes, but excessive drinking can lead to alcoholism, alcohol misuse and alcohol dependence, which can all result in negative health and social implications.

15 Feb 2018

Alcohol Withdrawal

Alcohol withdrawal is the sudden discontinuation of alcohol consumption by a person who has been an excessive drinker over a long period of time.

14 Feb 2018

Active management of the third stage of labor

Active management consists of using controlled cord traction to remove the placenta immediately following delivery and administering early uterotonics to contract the uterus shortly after the birth of the fetus.

14 Feb 2018

What is the difference between Angular Cheilitis and Herpes Simplex type 1?

While both angular cheilitis and herpes simplex type 1 may be responsible for inflammation at the corners of the mouth, the two are very different conditions with quite different etiologies. It is therefore necessary to distinguish between them so that appropriate treatment may be given.

9 Feb 2018

What is Fibrocystic Breast Disease?

Fibrocystic breast disease is a variant of normal breast tissue response to fluctuating hormone levels in women. For this reason, it is today termed fibrocystic breasts, or fibrocystic breast changes.

8 Feb 2018

What Causes Somatization

Although symptoms of somatization may be caused by a medical problem, often no specific underlying problem can be found to account for the symptoms or their severity.

8 Feb 2018

Vulval Intraepithelial Neoplasia Treatment and Outcomes

Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a pre-cancerous condition caused by a rapid increase in atypical basal cells in the vulvar epithelium. Treatment is suggested for all vulvar HSIL (VIN usual type) affected women.

7 Feb 2018

Vulval Intraepithelial Neoplasia Symptoms and Causes

HPV is often found to be a factor in the occurrence of VIN. Other reasons are smoking and poor immunity. Abnormalities in the vulvar skin tissue (presence of lesions) cause intense pain and itching sensation and also create psychosexual problems affecting normal sexual activity. The development of this premalignant condition to vulval cancer is dependent on its severity.

7 Feb 2018

Somatization Symptoms

Somatization refers to the expression of psychological or emotional problems as physical (somatic) symptoms.

7 Feb 2018

COPD Risk Factors

While there is no cure, early diagnosis can significantly minimize lung damage.

6 Feb 2018

Foods That Can Irritate COPD

This article will discuss foods that can exacerbate COPD.

6 Feb 2018

Rheumatic Heart Disease: Symptoms

While RHD remains asymptomatic for years in many cases, it may eventually present with tiredness, feeling short of breath after exertion, and chest pain.

5 Feb 2018

COPD and Sleep Apnea

This article describes a condition called overlap syndrome, where patients exhibit symptoms of both COPD and sleep apnea.

1 Feb 2018

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

This article describes Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, including associated conditions, causes and methods of treating the disease.

1 Feb 2018

Transition Between Relapsing-Remitting MS and Secondary-Progressive MS

With Relapsing-remitting MS, people may experience an acute neurologic event, whereas with Secondary-progressive MS, symptoms may get progressively worse. During the transition, people can still experience relapses whilst developing progressive symptoms.

30 Jan 2018