8 Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder affecting the joints. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own body tissue, the joint linings causing a painful swelling. While in most cases it is only the joints that get affected, it can also affect the heart, lungs, […]
Read MoreCushing’s Disease is when there is an excess of cortisol in the blood stream due to a pituaitary tumour Cushing’s Disease is a condition which causes the pituitary gland (that belongs in the endocrine system) releases too much of ACTH. Cushing’s Disease is not the same as Cushing’s Syndrome. The two are different in that […]
Read MorePollution now is rising to a level that is nearly irreversible. However, as small as it seems, individual contribution can also be effective in curbing it. World Environment Day has been celebrated since 1972 on the 5 June and is a call to encourage positive environmental action by people around the world. The theme for […]
Read MoreInfluenza or flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs Influenza or flu is a viral infection that affects the nose, throat and lungs. It has to be distinguished from stomach flu that causes diarrhea and vomiting. Influenza goes away on its own however in some it […]
Read MoreAutism is the developmental disability found in children. Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition in which the child’s ability to communicate and interact is impaired. Spectrum in autism spectrum disorder refers to wide range of symptoms and severity. Availing treatment at the early stage of autism is considered very helpful for the […]
Read MoreCrohn’s disease may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. Crohn’s disease or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects the digestive tract. The symptoms of Crohn’s disease are evident as abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. Significantly, Crohn’s disease may spread to different areas of the digestive tract. It […]
Read MoreBrain abscess (pus-filled swelling in the brain) is a rare and life threatening condition Brain abscess is caused due to bacterial infection in the brain. The infection in the brain may be due to infections in other parts of the body viz. ear, nose, tooth, heart, lungs and brain. Majorly, the heart and lung infections […]
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