SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME (SARS) A severe acute respiratory syndrome is a contagious and potentially fatal respiratory disease, it is a serious form of pneumonia. It is a viral infection that causes flu-like symptoms. SARS first appeared in China in November 2002 and the virus that causes SARS was first identified in 2003. An outbreak …
EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE (EBOLA) Ebola virus disease is a severe, and usually fatal illness in humans and other primates caused by the Ebola virus. The condition which was formerly referred to as Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever has a high risk of death killing between 25% and 90% of people who are affected. In 1976, the disease …
HIV During Pregnancy If you are pregnant and are diagnosed with an HIV infection, it is quite normal to have several questions and concerns. A 2018 study estimates that around 5000 women with HIV give birth every year, making it a fairly well-known condition. What you need to be sure of is that having HIV …
Cardiac Asthma Although the name might suggest otherwise, cardiac asthma is not a type of asthma. It refers to complications that result from cardiac failure. Cardiac asthma is a very dangerous condition. It can often be misdiagnosed as asthma because of similar symptoms, which can potentially be life-threatening. Let’s take a deeper look at cardiac …
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DYSTONIA Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, resulting in abnormal, often repetitive twisting movements, postures, or both. Dystonia can affect any part of the body including the neck, face, vocal cords, eyelids, or the arms and legs. For some, one part of the body may be affected (focal dystonia). Two or …
Narcolepsy Narcolepsy is a nerve condition that can cause abnormal sleep, affecting your quality of life. Although it is rare, narcolepsy is a chronic condition that is often misdiagnosed for something else and not given the right treatment. It usually occurs in people between the ages of 10 and 25, with experts suggesting that 1 …
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WHAT IS SPLEEN? The largest part of the lymphatic system The lymphatic system is a channel of lymph vessels and lymph nodes that moves scavenging fluids, fats, proteins that have escaped from cells and tissues back into the bloodstream with the removal of microorganism and cellular debris. The shape and size of spleen vary among …
ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA (ALL) Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow, the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made. This type of leukemia starts from the white blood cells in the bone marrow. White blood cells help fight infection and protect the body against disease. Acute …
1. Lack of physical activity A lack of exercise is a major factor in gaining weight overnight. During the night, your body makes use of the energy stores to repair damaged cells, build up new muscles, and replenish the body after physical activity. But if you haven’t been doing any physical activity, …
UTERINE PROLAPSE Uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus slips or sags from its normal position and protrude out of the vagina. This happens when the pelvic muscles and ligament stretches and weaken such that they are no longer able to provide adequate support for the uterus. It can occur in women of any age but …
