Dyspareunia is a condition that can be defined as a recurrent and (often) unremitting urogenital pain that is observed before, during, or even after penetration (sexual intercourse). It is mostly observed in women and may result in a significant decrease of perceived quality of life. A multidisciplinary treatment approach that addresses the biological, nutritional and psychological causes is often the […]
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Worldwide, coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the leading causes of death and disability. Until recently, the differences in CHD between men and women were not widely recognized nor appreciated, thus leading to a global lack of efficient CHD management strategies for women. Image Credit: Crevis/Shutterstock.com An overview of CHD Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a type of cardiovascular […]
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Also known as dental lamina cysts or alveolar cysts, gingival cysts may occur in newborns and originate from the vestiges of dental lamina that has degenerated. These remnants give rise to the gingival cysts and are lined by epithelium, which is capable of producing keratin. Credit: Narong Jongsirikul/ Shutterstock.com Usually, there is disintegration of the dental lamina during a tooth’s […]
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Fibromyalgia is a condition in which there is pain all over the body, localized to the somatic muscles. This is experienced as soreness over certain points on pressure, in the form of a dull ache which has been present for at least 3 months at the time of diagnosis. The tenderness should be elicited over different points located over all […]
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If pericarditis persists for more than three months, then it is called chronic pericarditis. Constrictive pericarditis (CP) (hardness of the pericardium tissue through scarring) and chronic effusive pericarditis (CEP) (accumulation of excessive fluid in the space inside the pericardium – pericardial cavity) are the two major complications of chronic pericarditis. Pericarditis. Image Credit: Joshya / Shutterstock Chronic Effusive Pericarditis It […]
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Dissociative amnesia is a psychological disorder characterized by retrospective memory gaps which include the inability to recall personal information which might be related to a stressful or traumatic event. The symptoms can also be comorbid with a range of other disorders including those experienced in obsessive-compulsive disorder and personality disorders. Image Credit: StunningArt / Shutterstock Dissociative amnesia is a type […]
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Aceruloplasminemia is a metabolic disorder characterized by excessive accumulation of iron in the brain and other organs of the body due to an enzyme deficiency. The disease is seen around the globe, but its overall prevalence is currently not known. Skip to What is aceruloplasminemia? What are the causative factors for aceruloplasminemia? What are the signs and symptoms of aceruloplasminemia? […]
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Femoral anteversion refers to medial torsion of the femur, which is a normal variant in most children, but may be excessive in a small minority. In this minority it leads to in-toeing of the feet and a clumsy gait while walking or running. The physician then has several therapeutic possibilities. A decision is made based upon the child’s age, previous […]
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Over the past two decades, the amount of time spent engaging with screens (screen time) has rapidly increased as technology progresses, and the world becomes increasingly digital. Reports of insomnia, characterized by delayed sleep onset and night waking, have increased in tandem. This article considers the association between the two and suggests three potential mechanisms that may explain the link. […]
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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a serious heart condition, also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome. It is unique in up to 75-85% of patients with this condition, it is triggered by a stressful event, which occurs from minutes to hours before the onset of clinical symptoms. In 15-25% of patients there is no identifiable stress trigger. The stressors […]
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