Health Articles

RSS

Cushing's Syndrome Epidemiology

Cushing’s syndrome is considered to be a rare disorder that results from prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids. However, there are few epidemiological studies to provide adequate data to describe the incidence and prevalence of the condition accurately. Most cases are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, although any individual may be affected at any age.

3 Aug 2016

Cushing's Syndrome Treatment

The aim of treatment in Cushing’s syndrome is to relieve the symptoms of the condition by addressing its cause. This may involve adjusting the dose of corticosteroid medications in some cases, if they are regularly used. In other cases, surgery or radiotherapy may be used to remove a tumor that is causing the condition. Pharmacotherapy may also be used to control the level of cortisol in the body and manage the symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome.

3 Aug 2016

Cushing's Syndrome Signs and Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome vary from mild to severe, depending on the level of cortisol hormone in the body. Changes in body appearance are common in individuals with Cushing’s syndrome, including alterations in the body weight and the appearance of the skin.

3 Aug 2016

Cushing's Syndrome Diagnosis

Cushing’s syndrome has general symptoms that are similar to several other health conditions and, as a result, it can be difficult to diagnose. It is often a long process that requires a series of medical appointments and diagnostic tests to confirm the diagnosis.

3 Aug 2016

Cachexia Research

Cachexia is a metabolic disorder that has been increasingly focused upon in studies and clinical trials over the last decade. Although the understanding of this condition has improved considerably, lack of consensus among the medical fraternity on the classification, diagnostic criteria, and treatment approaches for cachexia has hindered meaningful progress in clinical trials.

2 Aug 2016

Cachexia Management

Cachexia is a complex condition characterized by progressive weight and muscle loss, fatigue, and poor functional performance. It interferes with the routine activities of the patient and is usually resistant to normal therapies. Cancer cachexia becomes worse over time leading to an impoverished quality of life.

2 Aug 2016

Cachexia and Cancer

Cachexia – the massive depletion of muscle mass and adipose tissue – is commonly seen in people with cancer and other major illnesses. Also called cancer cachexia or cancer anorexia cachexia, it is a key factor that influences the mortality and quality of life of cancer patients. It involves progressive weight loss, anorexia, and erosion of body mass triggered by a malignant growth.

2 Aug 2016

Cachexia / Wasting Syndrome

Cachexia is a condition which denotes the excessive loss of weight. It occurs because of the depletion of adipose tissue and muscle mass in people who are not trying to lose weight.

2 Aug 2016

Polycystic Kidney Disease vs. Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disease which causes the development of cysts in a patient’s kidneys. It originates from a gene defect in the patient’s deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) passed on to them by their parent.

2 Aug 2016

Autosomal Dominant vs Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) exists in two variants, which are inherited in different ways, named autosomal dominant PKD (ADPKD) as opposed to autosomal recessive (ARPKD). Apart from this obvious difference in the pattern of inheritance, these behave like quite different diseases.

2 Aug 2016

Genetics of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is caused by mutations in the genome, mostly inherited (90%) but occasionally sporadic.

2 Aug 2016

Treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Treatment of polycystic kidney disease (PKD) depends on the extent of cyst formation and other associated conditions.

2 Aug 2016

Complications of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) may be autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive, depending on the genetic pattern. The complications are similar in many respects, but the time of onset, the severity and the associated risks are different.

2 Aug 2016

Diagnosis of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

The diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease depends upon the clinical findings and the imaging results.

2 Aug 2016

Signs and Symptoms of Polycystic Kidney Disease

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) may be of the autosomal dominant (ADPKD) or autosomal recessive (ARPKD) form. In both cases, the symptoms and signs occur as a result of renal enlargement and/or cystic replacement of functional renal tissue, leading to renal insufficiency or dysfunction.

1 Aug 2016

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Overview

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a hereditary condition in which the kidneys develop multiple cysts. This leads to renal enlargement, distortion of the normal structure of the kidneys and functional impairment.

1 Aug 2016

How to Manage Dog Allergies

Allergic reactions to the domestic dog (Canis familaris) give rise to symptoms such as conjunctivitis, rhinitis, and asthma. Dogs secrete various proteins that end up in their saliva, urine, and dander (dead skin) – the most pertinent one being dog allergen known as Can f 1.

1 Aug 2016

Hysterectomy Complications

A hysterectomy is largely a low-risk surgical procedure. The most common complications of hysterectomy may be classified as follows ...

1 Aug 2016

Side Effects Following a Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy is a major procedure in which a woman’s uterus is removed from the pelvis.

1 Aug 2016

Hysterectomy Recovery

Following a hysterectomy, It is normal to wake up to some pain and you may also feel some nausea. You will be prescribed medications to help relieve these symptoms. You may notice that there is a dressing placed over your abdominal wounds if you had an abdominal hysterectomy.

1 Aug 2016