Hip Replacement History
The earliest recorded case of attempts to perform hip replacement procedures date back to as early as 1891 when Themistocles …
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Gestational Diabetes Pathophysiology
The exact pathophysiology of gestational diabetes is unknown. One main aspect of the underlying pathology is insulin resistance, where the …
Peptic Ulcer Treatments
Peptic ulcers are open sores along the inner lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. The two primary causes of …
What is Tooth Extraction?
Tooth extraction refers to the complete removal of one or more teeth from the mouth. This is a procedure that …
Radiation Dose
Like all procedures that involve a radioactive substance, nuclear medicine techniques that use radiopharmaceuticals generate radiation that could potentially have …
Iodine-131 Medical Use
Radioactive iodine (I-131) can be used in medical therapies as a treatment and a diagnostic tool. It is most commonly …
What is Scarlet Fever?
Scarlet fever is essentially a bacterial infection that leads to a typical pink-red rash. It is caused by an organism …
Obesity and Fast Food
There has been an exponential rise in the number of obese individuals especially in developed nations like United States and …
SCHIP History
The State Children’s Health Insurance Plan (SCHIP) was a program intended for children in families with too high an income …
Diabetic Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis is a disorder that is characterized by slow or delayed transit of food from the stomach to the small …
Electroconvulsive Therapy Legal Status
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the most controversial therapies used in medicine today. While some psychiatrists believe that ECT …
What is a Cluster Headache?
Cluster headache, also known as histamine headache, is a rare but painful type of headache that affects approximately 1 to …
Giardiasis Intestinal Infection
Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by a microscopic parasite called Giardia intestinalis. It is one of the most common …
Life After a Kidney Transplant
After a kidney transplant, it is important to return to normal life, whilst also taking care to ensure the success …
Angiosarcoma Symptoms and Causes
Angiosarcoma (AS) is a class of sarcoma (soft tissue tumor) that affects the blood and lymphatic endothelial cells. This cancer …
Complications of insect bites
Insect bites or stings may lead to mild irritation, itching, redness and swelling and may often go away within a …
Prevention of Legionnaires’ disease
Legionnaires’ disease is a serious lung infection that may sometimes be fatal. It is caused by the legionella bacterial species …
Diagnosis of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is most commonly diagnosed based on the symptoms. Typical symptoms include heart burn, acid regurgitation and …