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What is fibroid embolization?

Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a procedure in which the branch of the uterine artery that supplies a fibroid is blocked by foreign material.

20 Feb 2018

Echogenic intracardiac focus Implications

Echogenic intracardiac focus is usually representative of a calcification or a microscopic fibrosis inside the papillary muscle, but may indicate other conditions.

20 Feb 2018

Diagnosis of fatty liver of pregnancy

The diagnosis of acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is sometimes difficult because of the vague nature of the presenting symptoms. It is therefore based upon the history of the patient’s complaints, the clinical features and the results of specific biochemical tests.

19 Feb 2018

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Their Role in Health and Diet

The omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids with powerful effects on the immune system primarily through their anti-inflammatory activity. The most potent among them are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), both of which are found in fish oil.

19 Feb 2018

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

What is Psychosurgery?

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