What is Tonsillitis?
Tonsils are small glands that lie on either side of the back of the throat. They are essentially glands that help maintain immunity and protect […]
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Causes of whooping cough
Whooping cough or Pertussis usually affects infants and young children but may infect teenagers and adults as well. (1) Bordetella Pertussis Whooping cough is a […]
Read moreHeart Failure Management
Treatment of heart failure focuses on correcting the underlying pathology that is causing the syndrome and improving the efficiency of the heart in pumping blood […]
Read moreInflammatory Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Inflammatory breast cancer is a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer with a rapid onset of symptoms. This form of breast cancer usually involves the […]
Read moreCarotid Artery Stenosis Treatment
Carotid artery stenosis refers to a narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the brain from the heart. Also called carotid artery disease, the […]
Read moreCerebral Aneurysm Prognosis
An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge that occurs in a weak blood vessel, usually at the point where the vessel branches. An aneurysm that forms […]
Read moreCystinosis Diagnosis
Cystinosis is a relatively rare genetic condition, with an estimated 15 new cases diagnosed in the United States each year. Cystinosis is an inborn error […]
Read moreAutoimmunity Diagnosis and Treatments
Autoimmune diseases are conditions that arise when the immune system fails to recognise the bodies own tissues and cells as “self” and instead mounts an […]
Read moreCataract Epidemiology
A cataract is a cloudy patch that develops in the eye lens, causing blurred vision. The lens lies behind the pupil and this usually transparent […]
Read moreMacular Degeneration Treatment
Although there is no cure for macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), there are several management techniques that can aid individuals with […]
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