Anovulation is a term which refers to a menstrual cycle in which an egg is not released from the ovary. Chronic anovulation is a medical condition related to difficulty in conceiving, in which the ovaries are in a steady state of not functioning in their usual cyclic rhythm and failing to release eggs as usual. This leads to irregular periods, […]
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Menorrhagia, the clinical term used to describe regular heavy menstrual bleeding, affects up to 30% of women between the ages of 12 – 51. Menorrhagia is defined as excessive blood loss during a woman’s period that interferes with her physical, emotional, social and material quality of life. The average blood loss during a normal menstrual period is between 35-40 milliliters […]
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Also termed caries, tooth decay refers to the destruction of the hard white enamel on the surface of teeth that protects the inner pulp and nerves inside from the elements. This causes exposure of the inner nerves to hot and cold food or drink which leads to pain. Causes of tooth decay One of the most common causes of tooth […]
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Systemic infection caused by a common fungal species, Aspergillus, is termed as aspergillosis. Aspergillus is an omnipresent mold, found quite abundantly in the environment, especially during the winter. By and large, Aspergillus strains are harmless, but a few of them are the causative agents of aspergillosis. This systemic infection is particularly prevalent in people with a weakened immune response or […]
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Hydrogel dressings are an emerging area for wound care, as they increase the speed and success of wound healing. Credit: donikz/Shutterstock.com The success of hydrogel dressings is thought to be due to their ability to maintain an optimum wound healing environment, which is warm and moist, rather than dry whilst keeping out infective agents. They are capable of superseding conventional […]
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Goiter, also sometimes known as goitre, is a health condition that involves the enlargement of the thyroid gland. This causes the formation of a lump in the front of the neck. The lump is usually mobile and moves up and down when the patient swallows. The thyroid gland is located in the lower area of the neck, in front of […]
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Treatment of any cancer is based on the stage of the cancer when it is diagnosed. Staging is performed for two purposes – to guide initial treatment decisions and to predict the patient’s survival outcome after therapy. Based on the TNM (tumor, node, metastases) staging system, prostate cancer is divided into four major stages based on the tumour size, lymph […]
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Treatment of an eyelid cancer may be surgical, or via one of several non-surgical options. The decision as to which one to choose requires that several factors be taken into consideration, including: Patient age Previous medical history Present state of health Importance of cosmetic preservation Tumor characteristics: Number of tumors Size of lesion Borders – well-defined or not Site of […]
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Paternal postnatal depression (PPND) is a syndrome that is receiving increasing attention among social and medical professionals today. Postpartum depression has been well-characterized among mothers, who consistently show a higher incidence of the condition. However, in recent studies, it has been found to occur among new fathers as well, and to affect family bonding and emotional health significantly. The causes […]
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Sesamoiditis is a health condition that involves inflammation in the feet' sesamoid bones, which is most common in young people who take part in physical activities such as dancing or football. Image Credit: catinsyrup / Shutterstock Sesamoid Structure and Function Most people have two sesamoid bones on each foot, located behind the big toe at the bottom of the feet. […]
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