WHAT IS A BREAST ABSCESS An abscess is formed by an accumulation of pus in the body as the cause of an infection. The condition often occurs in lactating females, making it important for them to visit a doctor and get their condition treated effectively. The situation can recur, which makes treatment even more important. …
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SYPHILIS Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact. After initial infection, the syphilis bacteria can remain dormant in the body for decades if not treated. It can then become active again. If left untreated, syphilis can severely damage the heart, brain, and others organ and even be life-threatening. In 2015, …
SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST (SCA) Sudden cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness. Sudden cardiac arrest happens without warning, a person may appear fine one minute and collapse the next. Sudden cardiac arrest is different from a heart attack, where the blood supply to the heart is reduced or blocked but …
SKIN CANCER Skin cancer is a type of cancer arising from the skin. It mostly develops in the area of the skin that is exposed to the sun, but it can also form on areas of skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. There are three major types of skin cancer: basal-cell skin cancer (BCC), squamous-cell …
RABIES Rabies is a viral illness spread via the saliva of an infected animal. This occurs usually through biting a human or another animal. Transmission can also occur through saliva touching an open wound or touching mucous membranes. CAUSES Rabies infection is caused by the rabies virus. The virus is spread through the saliva of …
MYOCARDITIS It was estimated in 2013 that approximately 1.5 million cases of acute myocarditis were recorded. Affected by people of all ages, the young been the most often affected. Taking the lead as the prevalent cause of heart transplants in the US, myocarditis is the inflammation of the myocardium – the middle of the three …
MESOTHELIOMA Mesothelioma is a type of cancer arising from the mesothelium. The mesothelium is the thin layer of protective tissue that covers the outer surface of many internal organs such as the heart, abdomen, and the lungs. A mesothelioma is an aggressive form that progresses and spread quickly. Mesothelioma is divided into many different types …
LEUKEMIA Leukemia is a type of cancer that arises in the bone marrow and result in a high number of abnormal white blood cells. Leukemia can also be referred to as the cancer of the white blood cells. The white blood cells are a vital part of the immune system and are mostly produced in …
HYPOMAGNESEMIA Hypomagnesemia is a rare electrolyte disorder in which there is a low level of magnesium in the bloodstream. The body uses magnesium as an electrolyte, meaning it generates and carries electric charges around the body when dissolved in the blood Magnesium is stored inside cells or bones and helps to maintain normal nerve and …
GOURMAND SYNDROME “Gourmand Syndrome” Is The Most Delicious Kind Of Brain Injury Gourmand syndrome is a rare, benign condition that sometimes occurs in people who sustain injuries to the right frontal lobe. These people develop a new, post-injury passion for gourmet food. It was first described by Regard and Landis in the journal Neurology. The …
