By Nita Sharma Das, PhD, MD The first case of Bowler’s thumb was reported by Siegel in the year 1965. The term 'Bowler’s thumb', as the name depicts, happens to the bowlers due to an extended period of bowling. Sometimes the act of differently throwing the ball causes chronic tension build-up in the ulnar digital nerve. Although predominantly found in […]
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that progresses over time and autopsies show that hallmarks of the disease include pathological changes to patients’ brain structures, such as neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) and amyloid deposition. However, the literature is in disagreement whether or not these proteinaceous changes to the brain are actually linked to the etiology of the disease. There has […]
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Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) is a form of lymphoma characterized by the presence of large amounts of an antibody called macroglobulin. It is also called lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. The built up of macroglobulin is responsible for the characteristic symptoms associated with WM. The malignant cells present in WM show a marked resemblance to those seen in multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These […]
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What is cirrhosis? Cirrhosis refers to the late stage of liver fibrosis. Long term liver damage results in the formation of scar tissue in place of the original cells. This leads to swelling, inflammation and compensated liver function. Late stage fibrosis cannot be reversed, but treatment can slow the progression of the disease and prevent further damage if it is […]
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Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to treat a variety of conditions including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The talking therapy can help patients manage their problems by helping them recognize and understand how their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions affect each other. Image Credit: Africa Studio What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a therapy that aims to get […]
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Drug abuse always carries the risk of serious side effects, including drug overdose. Drug overdose has increased the rate of deaths either accidentally or intentionally. What is a Drug Overdose? Drug overdose (OD) refers to the ingestion of a drug or substance in quantities or doses that are greater than prescribed. It is a dangerous condition and may lead to […]
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Pneumonia is a respiratory illness that affects the patient’s ability to breathe easily. The air sacs in the lungs are filled up with fluid or pus when the infection strikes. This can result in symptoms such as fever, a slowly worsening cough, runny or leaky nose, and an overwhelming sense of tiredness. There are more than thirty different causes of […]
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Overhydration is the term used for the excessive intake of water. It is also often referred to as water intoxication. Water is a vital component for the proper functioning of the body. It helps in a plethora of biological processes including digestion, absorption, and distribution of food and nutrients. Water helps maintain normal body temperature, protect the spinal cord, protect […]
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Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis is an ocular condition characterized by the presence of keratic precipitates, iris heterochromia and iris atrophy. What is Fuchs Heterochromic Iridocyclitis? Fuchs heterochromic iridocyclitis (FHI) is one of the most common types of anterior uveitis and is thought to account for approximately 8% of all cases of endogenous uveitis. The condition was first coined by Ernst Fuchs […]
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Superman syndrome, also known as 47, XYY, is a condition classified as a chromosomal aneuploidy (which is an abnormality in chromosome structure and/or number) in which males have an additional Y chromosome. Image Credit: Rost9 / Shutterstock.com The normal male sex chromosomes are XY; in the case of Superman syndrome, males possess one additional Y chromosome in addition to the […]
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