Follicular lymphoma (FL) is an indolent tumor of the lymphatic system, which may often remain inactive for years before undergoing transformation into an aggressive tumor. After treatment, a high percentage of patients fail to respond, and these tumors are categorized as refractory lymphomas. Some respond with an initial positive change, but then develop signs of recurrent tumor, called relapsed follicular […]
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As there is no cure for Klinefelter syndrome, the treatment of the condition focuses on improving symptoms and providing support to the individual. Treatment should be commenced as soon as possible following diagnosis to minimize complications associated with the condition. Therapy often involves a multidisciplinary team to address the various aspects of the condition, including an endocrinologist, pediatrician, speech therapist, […]
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Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder clinically characterized by dyskinesia (impairment of movement), resting tremor, bradykinesia (slow movements), dystonia (stiffness of muscles including facial muscles), a stooped posture, drooling, sexual and urinary dysfunction, and in some cases psychiatric symptoms including psychosis, dementia, and depression. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock.com Parkinson’s is also more prevalent in men than in women […]
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The primary mission of the pharmacy profession is to have a positive impact on the provision of public health service by ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. There are various facets to this mission, including the preparation and distribution of medications, as well as contact with patients and other members of the healthcare team. Practice of pharmacy According […]
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Beta-hemolytic group A streptococcus or Streptococcus pyogenes, a gram-positive human pathogen that habitually colonizes the throat or skin of the host, is a cause of streptococcal pharyngitis – more commonly known as “strep throat”. Infections with this microorganism are underpinned by a panoply of virulence factors that are produced in direct response to environmental signals in the host. Streptococcus pyogenes […]
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the major cause of cervical cancer. Hybrid capture based human papillomavirus detection is a test that can detect different types of human papillomavirus, which is used to detect high-grade cervical lesions. Human Papillomavirus. Image Credit: Liya Graphics / Shutterstock Human Papillomavirus and Cervical Cancer Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common cause of sexually transmitted disease […]
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Indigestion is generally defined as a condition characterized by a set of concurrent gastrointestinal symptoms which cause discomfort or pain under the ribs and in the upper abdomen, along with difficulty in digesting food. This condition is often referred to as dyspepsia or stomach upset. The symptoms of indigestion include a burning sensation or discomfort or pain in the abdomen. […]
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Diagnosing the degree of vision impairment is a difficult task for even experienced optometrists, since it depends on the subjective response of the person tested. Normally, it is based on reading out or describing letters or shapes on an eye chart. In many cases the person may not actually be reading out the letter seen, but the letter thought to […]
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A tremor is a fine shaking or vibratory involuntary movement of some part of the body. There are many causes, such as certain medications which cause tremor as a side-effect, or neurological disease. However, essential tremor (ET) is the most common condition in which this phenomenon occurs. Symptoms ET occurs in the absence of any other physiological condition. It may […]
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Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is a recently defined eating disorder in which the affected person is fixated on eating healthy food. Its diagnosis has come under scrutiny; however, several insist that it does not represent a separate diagnostic entity as such. It is not yet recognized with a valid diagnosis by inclusion in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders–IV […]
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