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Cataracts in Children

Cataracts are usually associated with old age and diminishing eyesight. However, it is possible for a child to be born with a cataract as well as to develop it over time. If your child is having trouble seeing things, you may want to get their eyes tested so that timely and appropriate medical treatment can be provided.

23 Nov 2016

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2B (MEN2B)

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN2B) is a condition that involves medullary cancer, pheochromocytoma, or neuromas caused by a mutation in the CDKN1B gene. The gene mutation occurs spontaneously and is not inherited.

22 Nov 2016

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2A (MEN2A)

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A (MEN2A) is an inherited condition that involves a tumor of excessive growth of at least two of the thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, and adrenal glands. It is an uncommon condition that affects approximately 1 in 35,000 individuals.

22 Nov 2016

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN1)

Sometimes referred to as Wermer syndrome, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is an inherited health condition that involves the growth of tumors in the endocrine glands. It is a rare condition that affects approximately 1 in 30,000 people.

22 Nov 2016

Double Inlet Left Ventricle (DILV)

Double inlet left ventricle (DILV) is a congenital heart condition in which the heart chambers and valves are defective. As a result, the heart ventricles are replaced by a single pumping chamber. This is therefore one of the single or common ventricle defects.

22 Nov 2016

Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation

The heart beats because of a set of electrical impulses. The myocardium or heart muscle contracts when the electrical signal arises from the sinoatrial node in the upper right chamber and passes to the atriventricular node.

22 Nov 2016

Blackheads and Whiteheads: Overview

Acne is a disorder of the pilosebaceous units in the skin. These are found most abundantly in the skin over the face, the upper chest, and the back. They are responsible for the growth of skin hair in addition to the lubrication of the skin.

22 Nov 2016

Headache Related to Eye Problems

A variety of eye problems are associated with the onset of headaches. Squinting, straining, or pressure and swelling of the eye can all trigger pain in parts of the head. Common eye problems that can cause or contribute to headaches are described in more detail below.

22 Nov 2016

De Quervain's Thyroiditis

De Quervain’s thyroiditis, also known as subacute granulomatous thyroiditis or giant cell thyroiditis, is a health condition involving the thyroid gland that usually resolves spontaneously without treatment. It is named after Fritz de Quervain.

22 Nov 2016

How Do Wearables Track Sleep?

A fitness tracker is a gadget worn around the waist or on the wrist that keeps track of certain body parameters such as motion and heart rate. A number of new fitness trackers that link up to a smartphone or a laptop are available in the market today. The majority of them have three axis accelerometers which allow them to monitor just how fast an individual moves in any direction. This data is then processed with algorithms to make more sense of the movements.

22 Nov 2016

HIV in Children

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is the cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a disease that destroys the immune system by attacking white blood cells.

22 Nov 2016

Headaches in Children

Headaches are very common among children and are not usually a sign of a serious underlying condition. The headaches are often caused by stress, anxiety, depression, lifestyle, minor head trauma and common illnesses such as colds, flu and ear infections. The headaches can usually be treated with over-the-counter medications and lifestyle changes.

20 Nov 2016

Papules, Pustules and Nodules

Acne is an inflammatory skin problem which occurs at many ages and in both sexes. It is most common, however, during adolescence, and is thought to be due to the fluctuating hormone levels at this time, which affect sebum production and recycling. It is mediated by many inflammatory chemicals, including lipids and cytokines. When bacterial infection is superimposed on this phenomenon, other mediators are released which aggravate the condition.

20 Nov 2016

What Causes Lead Poisoning?

Lead is a toxic metal that occurs naturally in the Earth’s crust, but its use in activities such as mining, smelting and the burning of fossil fuels has contaminated the environment, leading to human exposure and public health problems in various parts of the world. Lead is also a key component in paint, pigments, gasoline, ammunition, batteries, stained glass, solder, roofing materials and some cosmetics and medicines.

20 Nov 2016

Hepatitis B Immunization

The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a cause of liver disease. In some cases, HBV can be a short-lived, acute infection, but in others it can become a life-long, chronic condition and lead to cirrhosis of the liver, cancer of the liver, liver failure and death.

20 Nov 2016

Hepatitis A Immunization

Hepatitis A is a liver condition caused by the highly contagious hepatitis A virus. It can infect anyone and the usual route of transmission is fecal-to-oral, either through contact with food or water contaminated with infected feces or through contact with an infected person. Cooked food is safe to eat, so long as the temperature it is cooked at is high enough to kill the virus. However, food may still be contaminated if an infected individual has handled it.

20 Nov 2016

Home Care for Croup

Most cases of croup are not severe and resolve spontaneously within 3-5 days. For these children, comfort and care in the home are the most important factors until the symptoms settle. While there is no indication for a specific treatment, there are various techniques that can be carried out at home to increase the comfort of the affected child.

20 Nov 2016

Adult Acne - Skin Disorders

Acne is a skin disorder which involves the pilosebaceous units of the skin. These consist of a hair follicle, which gives rise to skin hairs, and the attached sebaceous gland, which produces sebum.

20 Nov 2016

Future Treatments for Corneal Disorders

The avascular cornea is the curved and transparent window at the front of the eye. It provides the majority of the focus for light entering the eye to produce an image on the retina. Because the cornea is so important for forming an image, any change in corneal shape (astigmatism) or opacity has a major impact on the quality of vision.

18 Nov 2016

Focal Segmental Glomerular Sclerosis Diagnosis and Treatment

The most common form of primary glomerular scaring is focal segmental glomerular sclerosis (FSGS). Segments of the glomeruli scattered throughout the kidney are typically affected and this is caused by either a systemic condition or an idiopathic or unknown factor.

18 Nov 2016