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What is Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome?

Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome is a genetic disorder that is characterized by the growth of benign and malignant tumors in the CNS and viscera.

18 Jan 2016

What is Intravesical Therapy?

Intravesical therapy is widely used in practice as an adjuvant treatment for early-stage bladder cancer.

18 Jan 2016

Lung Cancer: Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy

The treatment for lung cancer depends on the type, size, and location of the cancer.

17 Jan 2016

What is Retroperitoneal Fibrosis (Ormond’s Disease)?

Retroperitoneal fibrosis is characterized by inflammation and the development of scar tissue in the retroperitoneal space.

17 Jan 2016

What Causes Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers?

While smoking is known to be the most prominent risk factor for lung cancer, people who do not have a history of smoking can still be affected by the disease.

14 Jan 2016

Lung Cancer Pathogenesis

The pathogenesis of lung cancer is initiated either by the activation of oncogenes or the inactivation of tumor suppressor genes.

14 Jan 2016

Lung Cancer Genetics

Lung cancer is a disease involving uncontrolled multiplication and growth of the cells in the lung tissue that caused by changes in certain genes in the body.

14 Jan 2016

What is Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis (Farmer's Lung)?

Extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EEA) is a group of diseases that involve a hypersensitivity reaction in the lungs to irritants in the air. The most common type is known as Farmer’s lung, which involves exposure to and inhalation of species in mouldy hay, but there are several other types...

13 Jan 2016

What Does Flexible Cystoscopy Involve?

Flexible cystoscopy is an examination of the interior of the bladder with a fine, soft tube with a telescopic camera called a flexible cystoscope. It differs from traditional rigid cystoscopy, due to the soft nature of the tube that allows the procedure to be carried out under local rather than general anesthetic.

13 Jan 2016

Types of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a broad group of lung diseases comprising of more than a hundred distinct disorders, including many pneumonias.

12 Jan 2016

Shortness of Breath Causes

There are various causes of shortness of breath, also sometimes referred to as breathlessness of dyspnea, which may result in difficulty breathing. Most commonly, there is an underlying medical condition of the respiratory or cardiovascular system involved, although there are several other possible causes.

11 Jan 2016

Symptoms and stages of Hidradenitis suppurativa

Hidradenitis supportiva is a skin condition that presents with the formation of abscesses in specific areas of the body.

11 Jan 2016

Treatments of Hidradenitis suppurativa

There are several different treatment options for hidradenitis suppurativa, including lifestyle changes, pharmaceuticals and surgical procedures.

11 Jan 2016

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Causes

The exact cause of hidradenitis suppurativa is not known, although several theories attempt to explain the condition.

11 Jan 2016

What is Hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa)?

Hidradenitis supurativa, also known as acne inversa, is a chronic skin condition involving the inflammation of the apocrine sweat glands.

11 Jan 2016

What Does Intravesical Botox Involve?

Intravesical botox is a procedure that involves an injection of Botulinum Type-A toxin into the muscles of the bladder wall. The toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum binds to the nerves endings and inhibits the muscular contractions, helping to treat over-activity of the bladder muscles.

11 Jan 2016

Cystinuria Complications

Most people with cystinuria experience recurrent episodes of kidney stones, usually more than one per year.

10 Jan 2016

Cystinuria Genetics

Cystinuria is an inherited genetic condition that involves changes in the extent of reabsorption of cystine and other dibasic acids from the urine and into the blood stream. As a result, affected individuals are at a higher risk of developing calculi in the kidneys, known as kidney stones.

10 Jan 2016

Cystinuria Treatments

Cystinuria is a chronic condition that cannot be cured.

10 Jan 2016

Cystinuria Symptoms and Diagnosis

Cystinuria is a health condition characterized by increased concentration of cystine and other dibasic amino acids in the urine and can cause kidney stones.

10 Jan 2016