Coronary Artery Disease Coronary artery disease develops when the major blood vessels that supply your heart become damaged or diseased. Cholesterol-containing deposits (plaques) in your coronary arteries and inflammation are usually to blame for coronary artery disease. The coronary arteries supply blood, oxygen, and nutrients to your heart. A buildup of plaque can narrow these …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
ACID REFLUX Have you ever felt something astringent or acidic backwashing into your mouth from your stomach? It must have happened at some point or may I say it keeps happening once in a while. Well, this acid reflux is termed as Gastroesophageal reflux in medical science. It is totally normal if you experience this …
8 Steps to Keep Your Heart Healthy A total of 17.9 million people of all deaths around the world take place due to cardiovascular diseases. That is 31% of the total deaths counted. This is why keeping your heart healthy is so important. The heart pumps blood throughout the body, keeping it active. A healthy …
Herpes Zoster Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is also responsible for causing chickenpox. The virus can live in the nervous system for a long time after your chickenpox goes away, and it can reactivate as shingles. The disease is characterized by a red skin rash …
