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What is Frontal Nerve Block?

The frontal block is used to attain regional anesthesia of the face. It’s usually chosen over local tissue infiltration since it has many advantages.

2 May 2019

What are Disruptive Behavioral Disorders?

Children and young people can experience a range of mental health issues specifically behavioral and emotional psychological conditions such as disruptive behavioral disorders (DBD).

2 May 2019

What are ACE Inhibitors and Where are they Used?

ACE inhibitors work by interfering with the body's renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) and are used to treat a variety of diseases.

1 May 2019

Sjogren's Syndrome Related Disorders

Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic illness caused by autoimmune phenomena, manifesting primarily in dryness of the eyes and the mouth.

1 May 2019

What is Inclusion Body Myositis?

Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is a progressive inflammatory disease of the muscles. It is the most common among such conditions, but is distinct from hereditary inclusion body myopathies (hIBM). As such it is often referred to as sporadic inclusion body myositis (sIBM).

1 May 2019

Giant Cell Arteritis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Giant cell arteritis (GCA), along with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), are autoimmune disorders involving the medium and large arteries which have muscular walls and vasa vasorum in their adventitial coats.

29 Apr 2019

The Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) encompasses a variety of herbal medicines and mind-body practices, such as acupuncture.

29 Apr 2019

Osteonecrosis Causes, Diagnosis and Management

Osteonecrosis is also called avascular necrosis of the bone. It refers to the condition in which part of a bone dies because its blood supply is interrupted.

28 Apr 2019

What is Horner Syndrome?

Horner syndrome is a set of symptoms affecting the eye which is thought to occur due to damage of the sympathetic nerve supply to the eye.

28 Apr 2019

What is Myelofibrosis?

Myelofibrosis is a rare condition affecting the bone marrow. Following initial overproduction of blood cells, scar tissue builds up inside the bone marrow. Although it can affect people at any age, it most commonly develops in people over the age of 50.

26 Apr 2019

What is Frontalis Suspension?

Frontalis suspension is a common surgical method used by medical professionals to correct drooping of the upper eyelid due to poor function of the levator muscle. Through the procedure, the eyelid is reconnected to the brow using a sling-type material, making use of the frontalis muscle to effectively elevate the eyelid.

26 Apr 2019

Is Kombucha Good for You?

Kombucha is a slightly fizzy and sour, fermented drink made using sweet tea and a culture called ‘symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts’ (SCOBY).

25 Apr 2019

What is Neurophysiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is often used to help recover motor function and movement of joints, muscles and tendons in individuals who are affected by disability, illness or injury. By keeping the muscles active and the joints flexible, it prevents wasting and deterioration of function, as well as promoting rehabilitation.

25 Apr 2019

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA): Causes, Symptoms, & Management

An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is defined as a bulge or dilation of the abdominal aorta, the largest blood vessel in the abdomen.

23 Apr 2019

What is Opioid-Induced Bowel Dysfunction?

Opioid-induced bowel dysfunction (OIBD) is a group of gastrointestinal symptoms that arise from the prolonged use of opioid analgesics. The treatment options available for it are limited in their effectiveness; however, newly emerging treatment options have a lot of potential.

16 Apr 2019

What is Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukemia (LGLL)?

Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukemia (LGLL) is a rare cancer of one type of white blood cells, with less than 1000 new cases reported in the United States each year. These white blood cells, known as lymphocytes, are fundamental for the body’s immune response.

15 Apr 2019

What is Sjogren's Syndrome?

Sjögren’s syndrome is a progressive, multisystem autoimmune disease characterized by sicca.

15 Apr 2019

What is Fundus Flavimaculatus?

Fundus Flavimaculatus is a genetic condition which is considered to represent one of two ends of the spectrum of a disease which is comprised of the presentation of retinal flecks. Research has shown that the ABCA4 and PRPH2 genes may be linked to the onset of the condition, as well as the overproduction of vitamin A.

15 Apr 2019

An Overview of Paraneoplastic Neurologic Syndromes

Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes (or paraneoplastic neurological disorders), are a class of conditions which arise due to an autoimmune attack on neural tissue (amongst others) in response to cancer progression.

15 Apr 2019

What is Reactive Arthritis?

Reactive arthritis (also called “Reiter syndrome”) is a painful inflammatory joint disease. The condition is relatively rare and is more common in men in their twenties and thirties.

15 Apr 2019