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Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) Complications and Prognosis

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a sudden bleed in the brain tissue or ventricles. It carries a high rate of death or functional disability. ICH can be caused by a malformation of blood vessels, blood clotting disorders, cancer, hypertension, and other diseases or injuries affecting the blood vessels.

11 Jan 2017

Teledermatology - Subspecialty of Dermatology

Teledermatology is an area of dermatology that uses telecommunication technologies to capture visual or audio information about skin lesions and then send that data securely to a dermatologist.

11 Jan 2017

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection Therapy

Although blood mainly consists of a liquid called plasma, it also contains a number of other components including red cells, white cells, and platelets. Platelets circulate in the blood and play a crucial role in blood clotting. They also contain proteins called growth factors, which are needed to stimulate the healing of injuries.

11 Jan 2017

What are Norwegian / Crusted Scabies?

Norwegian or crusted scabies is a parasitic, infectious disease which obtained its name when it was first referenced in mid-19th century in Norway. The condition can, however, be found anywhere in the world.

10 Jan 2017

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Children

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) causes an infection of the lungs and respiratory tract. It is a very common virus and will infect most children by the time they turn two years old. The RSV infection is highly contagious and can spread quickly through tiny airborne droplets when an infected person sneezes or coughs.

10 Jan 2017

Foot Pain Management

The management of foot pain can vary significantly for each patient as the best course of action depends on the cause of the pain. In most cases, patients will combine non-pharmaceutical therapy with medication to provide adequate relief of foot pain.

10 Jan 2017

Milia in Babies

Milia is a skin condition in which multiple tiny white bumps (cysts) can be seen on a newborn. It is extremely common and most babies will develop these keratin-containing cysts.

10 Jan 2017

Neck Pain Management

The management of neck pain usually involves a combination of physical therapy, lifestyle changes and medications. There are also some other non-pharmacological techniques that are commonly used to manage neck pain.

10 Jan 2017

What are Nail Fold Infections (Paronychia)?

The nail is the distal keratinized plate that covers the outermost dorsal part of the finger. It arises from the nail matrix, which is the germinal part of the nail plate under the nail. The nail fold is the tissue that encloses the nail matrix at the root of the nail. It attaches the nail to the rest of the skin through the protective cuticle.

10 Jan 2017

Types of Bladder Control Problems in Women

Women of all ages suffer from various types of bladder problems, which vary as to cause and contributing factors. Some are due to weakness of the pelvic fascio-muscular supports, while in other women the problem is caused by nerve damage.

10 Jan 2017

Roundworm Transmission from Pets to Humans

Roundworm infection, or toxocariasis, is a zoonotic disease — a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Dogs and cats are the definitive hosts for the roundworm species that commonly cause human disease.

10 Jan 2017

Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a type of stroke caused by sudden bleeding in the brain. Only approximately 15% of strokes are due to ICH, but it is one of the most disabling types of strokes to suffer from, with a high rate of morbidity and mortality.

10 Jan 2017

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are effective treatments used to soften and reduce wrinkles and deep lines, fill out the cheeks and smooth facial contours. There are four main types of injectable dermal fillers, including fat, collagen, hyaluronic acid, and microsphere-containing carriers of another material such as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). These fillers are described in more detail below.

10 Jan 2017

Lead Poisoning History

Lead is a highly toxic substance that can accumulate in the body and affect almost any organ or bodily function. Long-term exposure to lead over months or years eventually leads to clinical toxicity and irreversible problems such as cognitive impairment, kidney dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy.

10 Jan 2017

Cosmetic & Medical Injectables Overview

Injectable cosmetic treatments are chosen by many individuals as a solution for reducing facial wrinkles and achieving smoother looking skin. Over time, all skin areas of the body age, with the damage mainly being caused by excessive sun exposure.

10 Jan 2017

What is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal is a common cosmetic procedure to remove unwanted hair from the body. It is the second most frequently performed cosmetic procedure in the United States, following injections to reduce wrinkles in the skin.

10 Jan 2017

What Are Cystoscopy and Ureteroscopy?

Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy are diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, usually performed by urologists, or doctors who specialize in diseases of the urinary tract. These procedures use endoscopes to look into the organs of interest, and they are aimed at direct visualization of the interior of the ureters and the bladder in order to diagnose (and sometimes treat) urinary complaints.

9 Jan 2017

Renal Replacement Therapy

Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is a term used to refer to modalities of treatment that are used to replace the waste filtering functions of a normal kidney. Acute kidney insufficiency (AKI) causes progressive deterioration in the regulation of body acid-base balance, as well as electrolyte and fluid balance.

9 Jan 2017

Renal Neoplasms

Renal tumors may be benign or malignant. Small tumors are being picked up more frequently by better imaging techniques. These are called small renal masses (SRM), and are less than 4 cm across. A general rule usually applies: the larger the mass, the lower the chances of it being benign.

9 Jan 2017

Causes of Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH)

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is sudden, catastrophic bleeding that occurs in the brain tissue or ventricles. Symptoms may be sudden and severe, such as headache, loss of consciousness, or vomiting, but can also be milder, resembling ischemic stroke.

9 Jan 2017