Hydrocele occurs when there is a collection of fluid inside the scrotum. This causes one of the testicles to look larger than the other. Most often, hydroceles are found in newborn boys. This finding is especially seen in those who are born prematurely. Normally, the testicle in a healthy neonate is found within a closed serous covering called the tunica […]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by deterioration of multiple cognitive functions like learning, concentration, and memory. The disease begins with mild loss of memory and ultimately leads to a decline in the ability to work independently and perform daily tasks. Image Credit: pathdoc/Shutterstock.com According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 50 million people have Alzheimer's […]
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A dermatofibroma is a skin tumor composed of oval cells appearing similar to histiocytes or spindle cells. For this reason it is also called a common fibrous histiocytoma in the most frequently observed form. High magnification micrograph of an angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma, H&E stain. ©Nephron/ commons.wikimedia.org. Clinical features It is usually yellowish-brown and somewhat scaly. It is usually solitary, and […]
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There has recently been a sharp rise in the number of cases of rickets in the United Kingdom and the United States. This disease is primarily caused by a dietary deficiency in vitamin D and calcium, resulting in the softening of bones and symptoms of bow-leggedness, delayed growth, and weakness. gritsalak karalak | Shutterstock Vitamin D and calcium are the […]
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Permanent neurological impairments can occur after spinal cord injury (SCI) due to the failure of the spinal cord motor and sensory axons to regenerate. Image Credit: Viacheslav Nikolaenko/Shutterstock.com This is because the mammalian central nervous system (CNS), unlike in some amphibians and reptiles, has inhibitory molecules blocking growth post-development, as well as the lack of an effective regenerative response system. […]
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As people grow older, their ability to hear gradually decreases. This biological process leads to a sensorineural hearing disorder known as Age-Related Hearing Loss (ARHL) or Presbycusis. Presbycusis is the third most common chronic health condition among the elderly and it usually affects both ears equally. While men develop a high-frequency hearing loss, women mostly show a low-frequency hearing loss. […]
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Vaccines are essential for any person looking to travel to another part of the world. Thanks to advances in medicine, safe and effective vaccines are now available for many infectious diseases. Getting vaccinated not only benefits the person who is traveling, but their family, friends and those in the community too, as it prevents the spread of infection. This article […]
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By Jeyashree Sundaram (MBA) Angiosarcoma (AS) is a tumor of the soft tissue, which may occur in any part of the body. The classification of this type of sarcoma is generally based on the origin of tissue, but is mostly based on the molecular markers and the abnormality of chromosome. Cutaneous angiosarcoma is the type of AS that occurs in […]
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Dyspareunia can be defined as persistent or recurrent pain that occurs with sexual activity, and results in notable distress or even interpersonal altercation. The condition affects up to 40% of women at a certain point during their lifetimes, making it a common problem in quotidian gynecologic practice. The condition presents with a combination of anatomic, pathologic and emotional factors, thus […]
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Angular cheilitis, also called perleche or angular stomatitis, is a common inflammatory condition of the angles of the mouth. It is found in elderly edentulous patients as well as those who still retain their teeth, or wear dentures. While it may occur without obvious cause, it is often more common among patients with oral appliances of any sort, very young […]
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