International Classification of Vesicoureteral Reflux
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), the most common urinary tract pathology in children, is a term which denotes the backward flow of …
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Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) Surgery
Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) is a technique used in ocular surgery to treat an array of refractive errors. Errors …
Dental Abscess Symptoms
An abscess is a pus filled, swollen tissue. It is caused by a bacterial infection. The body’s response to the …
Kallmann Syndrome
Kallmann syndrome is a medical condition marked by the delayed onset or absence of puberty, along with an impaired or …
What is Adrenal Insufficiency, Primary and Secondary?
Adrenal insufficiency is a condition that develops when most of the adrenal gland is not functioning normally. Primary adrenal insufficiency …
Consolidation Therapy in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with chemotherapy may be classified into two phases: induction of remission and post-remission therapy. …
Splenectomy (Spleen Removal)
Splenectomy is the procedure performed to remove the spleen. It may be done for various indications, some of which are …
HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer
Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is a gene that can play an important role in the development of …
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment
There is no cure for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but the symptoms of the condition can be managed to improve …
Hand Pain Management
The appropriate management of hand pain will usually depend greatly on the cause of the pain. Management techniques include physical …
What is Intermittent Explosive Disorder?
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is one of the impulse control disorders, all of which are characterized by the person’s inability …
Hydrocephalus Prognosis
A disruption in the flow, formation, or absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may lead to hydrocephalus. It is a very …
Glucagonoma – Neuroendocrine Tumor
A glucagonoma is a rare type of neuroendocrine tumor that develops in certain cells of the pancreas. These cells produce …
Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasia Overview
By Jeyashree Sundaram, MBA Penile intraepithelial neoplasia (PeIN or PIN) is a histological condition that is characterized by premalignant lesions …
Diagnosis and Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is an umbrella term which describes a number of conditions involving joint inflammation in children below …
Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer
Skip to: How does brachytherapy work? What are the types of brachytherapy? Temporary prostate brachytherapy Permanent prostate brachytherapy What are …
Glomerular Injury
Glomeruli are at the heart of renal function, and yet are only part of an intact nephron. They are of …
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Treatment
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition in which gut bacteria grow up into the proximal small intestine. It …