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Metatarsalgia Signs and Symptoms

The term metatarsalgia refers to pain at one or more of the metatarsal heads in the foot, which is commonly described as forefoot pain.

17 Mar 2016

Metatarsalgia Causes

There are several possible causative factors associated with metatarsalgia, also commonly known as forefoot pain.

17 Mar 2016

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Types

There are many different types of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), which are classified according to the gene mutation that causes the disease. The main types (CMT1, CMT2, CMT3, CMT4 and CMTX) and the related subtypes are described in more detail below.

17 Mar 2016

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Treatment

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a lifelong condition with no known cure.

17 Mar 2016

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Diagnosis

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is an inherited neurological condition that involves muscle weakness and numbness.

17 Mar 2016

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)

Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is a condition that involves involuntary movement of the skeletal muscles while sleeping. These muscle movements occur periodically throughout the night, resulting in a persistent disruption of sleep, which may lead to sleep deprivation.

6 Mar 2016

Living with Chronic Pain

Patients that are living with chronic pain experience significant changes to their physical and psychological health, which can lead to a reduction in quality of life. It is important that they have a management plan in place to help the to improve their life quality and continue living life to as full an extent as possible.

6 Mar 2016

Cancer Pain Management

Pain is a common symptom experienced by patients with cancer and can be managed very effectively with medications, as approximately 90% of patients find relief with an appropriate plan. Cancer pain can be caused by the cancer itself, or arise as a side effect of a treatment used in cancer therapy.

6 Mar 2016

Living with Cancer Pain

For many patients with cancer, pain related to their condition is something they will regularly encounter throughout the treatment and recovery. This pain may result from the cancer itself, or present as an adverse effect of a treatment for cancer, such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

6 Mar 2016

Cancer Pain

Cancer pain is an unpleasant sensory or emotional experience that occurs in patients with cancer due to actual or potential tissue damage.

6 Mar 2016

Asthma in Athletes

Exercise-induced asthma is characterized by inflammation and the onset of asthma symptoms associated with high-intensity exercise.

6 Mar 2016

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder marked by symptoms of unpleasant sensations and an uncontrollable desire to move the legs.

6 Mar 2016

What Does Polysomnography Involve?

Polysomnography is a non-invasive and painless test performed while the individual is asleep.

6 Mar 2016

What is the Circadian Rhythm?

Circadian rhythm refers to physical, mental and behavioral changes that occur in most organisms over a 24-hour cycle, primarily regulated by light or darkness.

6 Mar 2016

Hypersomnia (Hypersomnolence) Symptoms and Diagnosis

Hypersomnia, also known as hypersomnolence, is a condition involving excessive daytime sleepiness or prolonged nighttime sleep on a recurring basis. Adolescents and young adults are most likely to be affected by the condition.

6 Mar 2016

Hypersomnia Management

Primary or idiopathic hypersomnia is usually a chronic condition that involves excessive sleepiness during the day that is not relieved by naps.

6 Mar 2016

Hypersomnia - Hypersomnolence

Hypersomnia refers to a condition of excessive sleepiness.

6 Mar 2016

Headache Causes and Triggers

A headache, also known as cephalalgia, is a pain that occurs in the region of the head, scalp or neck. It is a disorder of the nervous system. Most people experience headaches during their life with them affecting people from around their teenage years until into their fifties the most.

6 Mar 2016

How Do We Sense Pain?

Pain is a sensation that is triggered in the nervous system. It can be sharp or dull and last for short or long periods. Pain may be localized to a specific area of the body such as the abdomen, chest or back or it can be felt all over the body, such as when a person experiences all over muscle ache as a result of flu.

6 Mar 2016

History of Next Generation Sequencing

Next generation sequencing (NGS), often referred to as massively parallel sequencing or deep sequencing, refers to a DNA sequencing technology that enables sequencing of millions of small DNA fragments in unison. This generates a massive pool of data and NGS has revolutionized genomic research studies.

6 Mar 2016