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Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome Screening and Diagnosis

02/01/2021 Wellness

Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome is a rare genetic disorder inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. The disease is characterized by hemangioblastomas or slow-growing vascular tumors of the brain, spinal cord, and retina; pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors; pheochromocytomas or benign tumors of the adrenal gland; epididymal and broad ligament cysts; kidney cysts and clear cell renal cell carcinoma; and endolymphatic sac tumors. […]

What is the Gleason Score?

02/01/2021 Wellness

A Gleason score is a measure of how advanced prostate cancer is, based on microscopic appearance. The Gleason grading system is used in combination with other parameters to stage prostate cancer, which helps to predict patient outcome and guide treatment decisions. Gleason score is based on the presence of different cellular patterns that are divided into categories numbered 1 to […]

Cat Scratch Disease Symptoms

02/01/2021 Wellness

Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a common bacterial infection that is transmitted by infected cats. It is estimated that up to 50% of cats may be asymptomatic carriers and spread the bacteria to humans via bites and/or scratches. Occasionally, infected fleas and ticks may also transmit the disease to humans. Bartonella henselae is the microorganism implicated in CSD and has […]

Walking Pneumonia: When to See a Doctor?

02/01/2021 Wellness

There is a often a general reluctance to visit the doctor when one falls ill. The departure from routine and taking time off when you can hardly afford it seem like strong disincentives. Unfortunately sometimes the illness is so debilitating that there is no choice left but to visit the doctor. Usually the patient is likely to wait for a […]

What is Pityriasis Rosea?

02/01/2021 Wellness

Pityriasis rosea is a common skin condition that is manifested by a distinctive skin rash that appears red, scaly and in patches all over the body. The rashes are often itchy and may be severe in three fourths of the cases. The condition usually goes away without treatment in three months or so. The rash begins as one single large […]

Pain in Children

02/01/2021 Wellness

All individuals undergo pain from time to time, including children. Pain is an unpleasant physical and emotional sensation that may be experienced in a unique manner by each child, due to differences in pain perception. If children report that they are in pain, it is important for parents and medical professionals to believe them and make appropriate choices about the […]

Acanthosis Nigricans Skin Condition

02/01/2021 Wellness

Acanthosis nigrincans is hyperpigmentation and hyperkeratosis of the skin, which may be indicative of an underlying health condition. It usually affects specific areas of the body in folds of skin, such as in the armpit, the groin, and the back of the neck. Acanthosis can either be benign or malignant. The malignant type is the classic type, although this is […]

Pain in Infants

02/01/2021 Wellness

Pain is an uncomfortable sensation that may be described as dull, aching, sharp, throbbing or piercing. It may be constant or intermittent. Every individual may experience pain occasionally, including young children and infants. There are different types of pain, and each infant may display different signs of being in pain. There are many possible causes of pain in infants, including: […]

Pre- and Postnatal Anxiety

02/01/2021 Wellness

Many women experience some degree of anxiety during their pregnancies or immediately afterwards. This may be directed towards the gestation itself, including labor and delivery, or it may be more generalized. Anxiety during pregnancy is termed prenatal anxiety, while it is called postnatal anxiety if it occurs in the period from delivery to one year postpartum. Prenatal Anxiety Approximately 85% […]

Applications of Nanomicelles

02/01/2021 Wellness

Nanomicelles are ultramicroscopic structures used in the treatment of disease. They have a hydrophilic outer shell and a hydrophobic exterior, making them capable of delivering poorly water-soluble drugs and protecting drug molecules. Image Credit: GiroScience / Shutterstock Intensive research has shown that nanomicelles could be used in a variety of medico-pharmacological instances to catalyze drug effects or improve treatment. Studies […]

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