Tracheotomy Complications
The surgical procedure of tracheotomy, involving an incision into the trachea of the airway, is now seen as a relatively …
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What is Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver that is spread when contact is made with blood or blood …
Ribavirin Adverse Effects
Ribavirin represents a nucleotide analogue of guanosine and a broad-spectrum direct antiviral agent. Although its usage has been associated with …
Fibromyalgia and Gut Health: SIBO and IBS
Skip to Fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome What are the common clinical features between IBS and fibromyalgia? Does fibromyalgia and …
Basal Cell Carcinoma Pathophysiology
Basal cell carcinomas are slow-growing cancers. They typically appear as elevated or flat lesions present on the sun-exposed parts of …
Resveratrol Supplements
Ever since it became clear that resveratrol was a key regulator of energy metabolism and could increase the lifespan in …
Estradiol Measurement
Estradiol is a female sex hormone that fluctuates in concentration and can be used as a good indicator of fertility …
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a serious congenital heart disease that occurs because the left side of the heart …
After an Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized ovum implants in an area outside of the womb, usually in one of …
What is Gingivitis?
The term gingivitis refers to inflammation and infection of the gums. It is also termed non-destructive periodontal disease. In cases …
Vulva Fluids and Odor
The vulva and the vagina secrete numerous fluids that are responsible for a number of functions. Fluids from the vagina …
Living with Tourette syndrome
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary movements or sounds, known as tics, which usually begin in …
Gastroschisis Causes
Gastroschisis is a birth defect where the abdominal wall does not fully develop while a baby is inside the womb. …
What is Virotherapy?
Virotherapy is an emerging branch of medicine which explores the use of viruses to kill cancers. Oncolytic virotherapy means the …
What is Status Epilepticus?
Status epilepticus (SE) is an extremely serious and often fatal medical emergency. It may be defined as a continuous seizure …
What is Hunter Syndrome?
Hunter syndrome is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency in the enzyme iduronate-2-sulfatase (I2S). The disease was first described …
Night Eating Disorder / Syndrome
Night eating disorder, also known as night eating syndrome, is a condition where a person will tend to eat at …
What is Paralysis?
Paralysis is a condition involving a loss of muscle function in the body that may be accompanied by sensory loss, …