OSTEONECROSIS Osteonecrosis also called avascular necrosis, or bone infarction is a condition that results from an interruption of blood supply to the bone. The bone is a living tissue that requires blood, a lack of blood flow to the bone can lead to the death of bone tissue. If not treated, it can eventually cause …
CRONOBACTER Cronobacter is a group of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that is found in the environment, and which can survive in very dry places. Cronobacter which used to be called Enterobacter sakazakii has been found in a variety of dry foods, like powdered infant formula, skimmed milk powder, herbal teas, and starches. It has also been …
BLEPHARITIS Blepharitis is the inflammation of the eyelids. The eyelids are folds of skin that keeps the eye safe from debris and injury. On the edge of the lids are lashes with short, curved hair follicles containing oil glands Blepharitis commonly occurs when the tiny oil glands located on the edge of the eyelids become …
Are You a Shopaholic? 8 Signs You Have a Shopping Addiction Being a shopaholic means having an addiction to shopping. Shopaholics tend to go out and shop compulsively rather than having control over their buying impulses. While it may not sound like a rare problem, it is quite prevalent. 18 million people have an addiction …
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What is Subconscious Anxiety and How to Recognize It? The word “anxiety” usually invokes a sense of worry and fear, which is true of many diagnosed anxiety disorders. People with anxiety do tend to worry more and are usually afraid of something. However, this is typically limited to people suffering from general anxiety disorders. On …
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WAGR SYNDROME WAGR syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects many body parts. Children born with WAGR syndrome are predisposed to develop Wilms’ tumor (the most common form of kidney cancer in children), Aniridia (some or complete absence of the colored part of the eyes, the iris), Genitourinary anomalies, and Mental R Most …
HYDROCEPHALUS Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain, resulting in increased pressure in the brain. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. It plays an important role in the brain functions by acting as a protective cushion to keep the …
CHOLERA Cholera is a serious bacterial disease that is usually spread through contaminated waters. If left untreated, cholera can become fatal and eventually lead to death, especially among children and infants. Although it is easily treated, cholera is estimated to affect about 1.3 – 4 million people each year with about 21,000 to 143,000 deaths …
Introduction Also called Moeller’s disease, Scurvy is caused by inadequate levels of vitamin C in the body. The initial symptoms include weakness, tiredness, and tingling in the limbs. If left untreated, Scurvy could be fatal. It’s an uncommon disease and affects almost 6 to 8 per cent of the population worldwide. A little bit about …
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MYXOMA It is an uncommon intra-cardiac tumor (or a tumor that is present inside the heart). The left atrial myxoma constitutes 75% of all the occurring myxomas while the right atrial myxoma represents the remaining 25%. Such new growth of tissue is usually a soft irregular shaped jellylike accumulation or a round firm gathering of …
