Adenocarcinoma is the most common of all the lung cancers and whenever the word Adeno in front of a carcinoma, that means it is happening in the glands. So, adenocarcinoma is a glandular cancer of the lungs. Lung adenocarcinoma accounts for about 40% of all the lung cancers. It tends to grow more slowly than the other kinds of lung…
Read Article →What is PCOD or PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Disease or syndrome) It is a disorder which a serious problem nowdays. It is a condition which altogether disturbs the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone among women which is responsible for inducing growth of very small cysts of ovary in the uterus. Disturbance in female’s menstrual cycle, fertility issues, cardiac problems and unwarranted start to…
Read Article →WHAT IS FATTY LIVER DISEASE? Some fats are in the liver is normal but if liver produces more than 5-10% of fat in the weight of the liver then this condition known as fatty liver disease. It is also known as “steatosis”. Fatty liver has an accumulation of triglycerides and other fats in the liver cells which is characterized by…
Read Article →Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT) is a heart disorder which is typically characterized by occasional episodes of ‘faster than normal’ heart rate. The ‘beats per minute (bpm)’ rate in an individual suffering from PSVT can go up to 250 beats, while the normal rate is 60 and 100 bpm. As such, the episodes of PSVT may give the affected individuals the…
Read Article →Overview MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) infection is a kind of infection that is caused by staph bacteria. These bacteria are usually found on the skin or the nose and become resistant to the antibodies that are used to treat the staph infection. If left untreated, the infection may cause several complications. Hence there is a strong need to treat…
Read Article →When our airways are inflamed, they become narrower and this starts a lung disease called asthma. Asthma shows various symptoms like a lot of mucus, trouble in breathing, constant wheezing, and chest tightness. Asthma is one of the most common allergies triggered immune disease. There is really no diet that will eliminate or cure asthma completely, but there are certain…
Read Article →WHAT IS SLIPPED DISC? A Slipped disc is the consequence of damage to an intervertebral disc. Damaged to the disc caused by age-related wear and tear which can be accelerated with the overexertion or abnormal postures of the spine. If a part of the disc becomes damaged and gets bulge in the direction of the spinal canal or the disc…
Read Article →Overview Neurofibromatosis or von Recklinghausen’s disease may be defined as the condition that is characterized by multiple neuro-fibromas and pigmented skin spots (cafe au lait spots). Three main conditions are responsible for causing tumour growth in the nervous system. Neurofibromatosis type 1, neurofibromatosis type 2 and schwannomatosis are the major three types. These patients have the family history consistent with…
Read Article →The occurrence of Cough and Cold is quite common, particularly during a change of seasons. At this time, the immunity of the body is generally at its lowest point, and people, especially children, are affected by mild sneezing and coughing which are considered quite normal. Cough and Cold are ailments which typically cause some discomfort to the sufferers for a…
Read Article →Overview Dermatitis herpetiform may be defined as a condition of chronic blistering of skin, these blisters are filled with watery fluid. Dermatitis herpetiformis is a form of chronic, pruritic, vesicular dermatisis. Lesions are more commonly found in males of 3rd and 4th decades of life. This disease is associated with gluten-sensitive enteropathy (celiac disease). Both dermatitis herpetiformis and gluten-sensitive enteropathy…
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