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What is Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD)?

Graft versus host disease (GVHD) is a complication that can develop after a person has had a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. In the disease, the host body comes under attack from the donated cells.

4 Aug 2016

Cytogenetic Analysis - Cytogenetics

Cytogenetics is a field of study that deals with chromosomes and related abnormalities. Chromosome analysis is also known as karyotyping and involves the pairing of homologous chromosomes.

4 Aug 2016

What is Flexible Sigmoidoscopy?

Flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) is a medical technique that allows for the visualization of the lining of the gut, specifically the rectum and a part of the colon (up to approximately 60 cm). It is carried out using a sigmoidoscope, a flexible tube approximately the width of a thumb.

4 Aug 2016

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Pathogenesis

The pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not precisely known. There are several mechanisms that have been suggested to play a role in the pathogenesis of PCOS, including hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, and genetic inheritance.

4 Aug 2016

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Prognosis

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrines disorders among women of reproductive age and is thought to affect approximately 4-12% of these women.

4 Aug 2016

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment

There is no cure for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but the symptoms of the condition can be managed to improve the quality of life. This article outlines the general lifestyle modifications suitable for all women with PCOS, in addition to symptom-specific treatment options for the condition.

4 Aug 2016

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Diagnosis

There is no single test that can be used to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Instead, there are various factors that should be considered, and a diagnosis can be made based upon the findings from the observations and tests.

4 Aug 2016

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Symptoms

The symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) usually present in the late teenage years or early adulthood. As the symptoms can range from mild to severe, not all women with the condition notice the symptoms enough to seek medical aid.

4 Aug 2016

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Causes

The exact cause of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not known. However, an imbalance in the levels of hormones in the body has been suggested as a potential cause of the condition.

4 Aug 2016

Lichen Planus Complications

Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic, but benign and self-limited disease of the skin and/or oral mucosa with an unknown etiology. It is not life-threatening in most cases. However, it can cause some complications, such as...

4 Aug 2016

Lichen Planus Treatment

Lichen planus (LP) is a self-limiting condition in most cases, but it can occasionally persist for an indefinite period. Though symptoms may resolve within one or two years, recurrences are common, with or without treatment.

4 Aug 2016

Lichen Planus Diagnosis

Lichen planus (LP) is a non-infectious skin condition which causes itching and the appearance of papules and plaques over various parts of the body or the mucous membranes. It can be cutaneous or oral, and at some times it may be complicated by erosions.

4 Aug 2016

Lichen Planus Symptoms

Lichen planus (LP) can occur on the skin alone; however, it is also seen inside the oral cavity, on the scalp, nails and the genital mucosa. Symptoms of lichen planus may wax and wane. They may increase during periods of trauma, or during stress and anxiety.

4 Aug 2016

Lichen Planus Causes

Lichen planus (LP) is a skin condition which shows exacerbations and remissions over time. Its etiology has not yet been established. However, lichenoid reactions are seen following contact with many substances. Some of the predisposing and triggering factors are as follows...

4 Aug 2016

Lichen Planus (LP) Skin Condition

Lichen planus (LP) is a benign non-infectious skin condition which causes an itchy rash to appear on the skin or inside the mouth. The cause is not well understood yet, but it may relate to allergy or to immune reaction. It is present in 2% of people all over the world.

4 Aug 2016