POLIOMYELITIS Poliomyelitis is a highly contagious viral disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system. Poliomyelitis also referred to as polio mostly affects children younger than 5 years old. This age group is more likely to contract the virus than any other group. In its most severe form, it causes nerve injury leading …
MISCARRIAGES Miscarriage is the natural death of a fetus before it is viable, usually in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Medically termed spontaneous abortion, miscarriage is one of the most common pregnancy-related issues. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) estimates that about 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies end up in …
KELOIDS Keloids are abnormal, smooth, raised overgrowth of scar tissue that forms at the site of a skin injury. Fibrous tissue called scar tissue are formed over an injury to repair and protect it but when the scar tissues grow excessively they form a firm hard growth called keloids. In rare cases, keloids may form …
GESTATIONAL DIABETES Gestational diabetes occurs when a woman without diabetes develops high blood sugar level while being pregnant. Gestational diabetes typically develops between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy. The raised blood sugar level associated with this condition can affect you and your baby’s health if not properly treated If poorly treated, babies born …
FOLLICULITIS Folliculitis is a common benign skin condition in which hair follicles become inflamed. Hair follicles are tiny pockets in the skin from which hair grows. They can be found about everywhere except for the lips, the palms, and the soles of the feet. If bacteria infect a follicle or there is a blockage in …
WILMS TUMOR Wilms’ tumor is a type of rare childhood cancer that starts in the kidney. Wilms’ tumor also known as nephroblastoma is the most common form of kidney cancer in children and the fourth most common type of childhood cancer. Wilms tumor is prevalent in children ages 4-5 years and becomes much less common …
WHY AGEISM HAPPENS AND HOW TO ADDRESS IT What is ageism? Ageism is the discrimination of a person based on his/her age. Be it older people or the younger ones, Ageism is not restricted to a certain group. It may seem to be a trivial issue but it plays a great role in deteriorating …
SINUSITIS Chronic sinusitis is a common condition in which the cavities around nasal passages (sinuses) become inflamed and swollen for at least 12 weeks, despite treatment attempts. Also known as chronic rhinosinusitis, this condition interferes with drainage and causes mucus buildup. Breathing through your nose might be difficult. The area around your eyes and face …
POST-STREPTOCOCCAL GLOMERULONEPHRITIS Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is a kidney disease that develops after infection with certain strains of group A streptococcus bacteria. The condition causes inflammation of the glomeruli, or small vessels in the kidney, making the kidney less able to filter urine. The streptococcus bacteria do not cause infection in the kidney itself, but rather in …
NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER A narcissistic personality disorder is a personality disorder with a long-term pattern of abnormal behavior marked by an inflated feeling of self-importance, a deep need for attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. A narcissistic personality disorder can cause problems in many areas of life, including work, school, and …
