AIDS Acquired immunodeficiency disease (AIDS) is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV damages your immune system and interferes with your body’s ability to fight off infections. If left untreated, HIV infects and kills the CD4 cells that are essential in protecting the body from diseases and …
ROTATOR CUFF INJURY A rotator cuff injury is a damage to any of the tendons of the four rotator muscles of the shoulder. A rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that come together as tendons to surround the shoulder, stabilize the shoulder joint and allow lifting and rotation of the arms. Every time …
ISCHEMIA Ischemia occurs when there is a restriction in blood supply to tissues, resulting in a shortage of oxygen that is needed to keep the tissues alive. In addition to the insufficient oxygen, ischemia is also characterized by reduced availability of nutrients and inadequate removal of metabolic waste With breathing, oxygen is pulled in into …
INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE Interstitial lung disease includes a large group of disease or disorder that causes inflammation and progressive scarring of the lung tissue, making it harder for them to function. This disease affects the interstitium, a lace-like network of tissue that extends throughout both lungs. This interstitium provides supports the tiny air sacs (alveoli) …
HEPATIC HEMANGIOMA A hepatic hemangioma is a noncancerous lump in the liver that is made up of widened blood vessels fed by the hepatic (liver) artery. When a collection of blood vessels forms a lump, it is referred to as hemangioma Some hemangiomas form externally on the skin while others develop inside the body, including …
HEAD LICE Head lice are tiny, wingless insects that live in the hair on the head and feed on blood from the human scalp. An infestation of the head lice, referred to as pediculosis capitis is the infection of the head hair and scalp by the head louse. Louse is a single adult. The head …
CHRONIC TRAUMATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY (CTE) Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a degenerative brain disorder found in people who have had multiple head injuries. It is unclear, what severity or the exact amount of head injury/trauma is required to initiate chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Most documented cases have occurred in athletes involved in contact sports and military veterans, likely …
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES (CVDs) Cardiovascular disease refers to a class of diseases that involves the heart, the blood vessels, or both. The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart with its intricate conduit (arteries, veins, and capillaries) that traverse the whole human body carrying blood. The blood contains nutrient, oxygen and other functional cells that …
Guide to Taking Care of a Newborn Baby Spending time with newborns can be a bit challenging, we have some basic keys that might help. Here are a few basics to remember: Handling A Baby Wash your hands (or use a hand sanitizer) before handling your baby. They’re prone to getting sick because of weak …
8 Ways to Keep Your Teeth Healthy Brushing Most dentists recommend you brush at least twice a day but brushing after every meal is even better. Whether electric or manual, select a toothbrush that allows you to easily clean all surfaces. Dentists also encourage replacing toothbrushes every 3-4 months. Picking a Toothbrush: …
