HAND, FOOT, AND MOUTH DISEASE (HFMD) Hand, foot and mouth disease is a mild but highly contagious viral infection commonly found in young children. The infection primarily affects children younger than the age of 10 because they do not yet have immunity to the viruses that cause it. However, it can occur also occur in …
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) INFECTION Cytomegalovirus infection is an infection caused by cytomegalovirus, a common virus found around the world that can affect almost anyone. This virus infects people of all ages and once it is in a person body, it stays there for life and can reactivate to cause disease. Cytomegalovirus belongs to the Herpesviridae family, …
Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is a rare bacterial disease that affects both humans and animals. It passes from animals to humans, which happens when broken skin or an open wound comes into contact with animal urine or water contaminated with animal feces. Caused by the bacteria genus Leptospira, the condition can end up developing into meningitis or Weil’s …
ACHALASIA Achalasia is a rare disorder of the esophagus that is marked by an impaired ability to push food and liquid into the stomach. The esophagus is a tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. Achalasia is a disorder involving the smooth muscle layer of the esophagus and the lower esophageal sphincter. …
BABY COLIC Baby colic is a condition characterized by a prolonged period of intense and inconsolable crying for more than three hours at a time on at least three days a week, for at least three weeks in a rather healthy and well-cared-for baby. The condition is very common affecting about one in every five …
BAKER’S CYST A baker’s cyst is a type of fluid-filled swelling at the back of the knee. The back of the knee is also referred to as the popliteal area of the knee Also known as a popliteal cyst, baker’s cyst causes a bulge at the back of the knee, leading to tightness and restriction …
HYPERMAGNESEMIA Hypermagnesemia is a rare electrolyte disorder in which there is a high 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 …
What is a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty? A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure done to improve the appearance of the abdomen. During a tummy tuck — also known as abdominoplasty — excess fats are removed from the abdomen. Connective tissue in the abdomen (fascia) usually is tightened with sutures. And the remaining skin is …
What causes VR motion sickness? Your eyes register the movements being simulated around you when you are playing a VR game. The inner ears also sense the virtual movements happening all around you. These could be riding a galloping unicorn or from comets whizzing. Nonetheless, the muscles and joints sense that you are not moving …
How the U.S health system works? Background Medical care was hard to get in the early years because only a few British-trained physicians came to North America. However, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and New York had founded the first major hospitals along with the first medical schools by the mid-eighteen century. But The Royal Hospital …
