FELTY’S SYNDROME Felty’s syndrome is a rare, potentially serious autoimmune disease defined by the presence of rheumatoid arthritis, enlargement of the spleen (splenomegaly), and an abnormally low white blood cell count (neutropenia). People who suffer from felty’s syndrome are increasingly susceptible to infections than an average person because they have a low white blood cell …
DRY EYE SYNDROME Dry eye syndrome is a condition where your tears are unable to sufficiently act as lubricant and moisture on the surface of the eyes. Tears cover the surface of the eyes to keep it moist and wash off dust, debris, and microorganisms that may destroy the cornea and lead to an eye …
YELLOW FEVER Yellow fever is a serious viral disease that is transmitted to human through mosquito bites. This condition is characterized by a high fever and jaundice- a condition that causes yellowness of the eyes, skin, and Many cases may be mild, however, yellow fever can be chronic and life-threatening leading to internal bleeding and …
What is lung? The lungs are organs of the respiratory system that allow us to take in and expel air. In the breathing process, the lungs take in oxygen from the air through inhalation. Carbon dioxide produced by cellular respiration is in turn released through exhalation. The lungs are also closely associated with the cardiovascular system as they are the sites for gas …
What is a Mammogram? A mammogram is a procedure required for the detection of breast cancer. It is an X-ray of the breast, which along with self-examinations and clinical tests, helps in the early diagnosis of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer found in women worldwide, making up more than …
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WARTS Warts are small, hard noncancerous growth with a rough texture that can appear anywhere on the body. Adults get fewer warts than kids and teens because their immune system has built up a defense against the many types of viruses that trigger warts. Warts are greatly contagious and can be spread by direct skin …
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 …
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 …
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 …
