Peyronie’s disease represents a progressive, multifactorial condition of the penis characterized by the development of fibrotic penile plaques and subsequent penile deformity. Men can present with pain, penile curvature, erectile dysfunction and penile shorting, as well as with feelings of decreased libido and low self-esteem. There is a range of treatment options for Peyronie’s disease – from oral pharmacotherapy to […]
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Type 2 diabetes is typically characterized by high blood sugar. The blood sugar is high because the insulin-induced uptake of glucose from the blood by various cells of the body is either reduced or absent. The progression of type 2 diabetes usually occurs gradually, over many years. In some people, there may be no symptoms of type 2 diabetes until […]
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Sepsis is a potentially fatal condition in which the body has a systemic inflammatory response to an infection. The history of sepsis stretches back to ancient Greece, but it is still a serious condition that is difficult to treat today. Sepsis: the beginning Sepsis was first mentioned by scriptures in Ancient Greece. The word sepsis comes from the Greek word […]
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Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver. It is mainly transmitted in areas where poor hygiene, inadequate sanitation and contaminated water are a problem. Hepatitis A is rare in developed nations such as the United Kingdom and United States, but is more common in developing and under-developed regions in Africa and Asian countries, for example. Some of the […]
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There is no single cure for atopic dermatitis. However, there are several measures and medications that may help relieve the symptoms of the condition and prevent flare ups of atopic dermatitis. Many infants and children with atopic dermatitis may find that their symptoms ease as they grow into adulthood. There are several preventive measures such as avoidance of the known […]
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The use of ultrasound in the diagnosis of many female disorders is undisputed. This mode of imaging uses ultrasound waves to reflect off various tissues as they pass through the targeted part of the body from a handheld probe. The reflections are then collected and analyzed to generate a computerized image of the scanned organ. Disadvantages of Transabdominal Sonography Transabdominal […]
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The hypothalamus is a small but complex region of the brain. It has links with both the nervous system as well as the endocrine system. Although shaped and sized like an almond, there are nuclei within the hypothalamus that are involved in many different functions. Nuclei of the hypothalamus The two major nuclei are the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei. Regions […]
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Gastroparesis is a condition that leads to delayed emptying of the stomach’s contents after a meal. Normally the stomach contracts to move the food and its contents down into the small intestine for further digestion. This is controlled by the vagus nerve that controls the movement of food from the stomach through the digestive tract. When a person develops gastroparesis […]
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Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper layers of the skin that causes swelling and pain in affected areas. The leg is the site most commonly affected by cellulitis, although the condition can affect any part of the body. Symptoms Some examples of cellulitis symptoms include: Redness, heat, pain and swelling in affected areas. Breaks in the skin such as […]
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Adenoma is a non cancerous tumor that begins in the epithelium of mucosa or in the glands and ducts of the endocrine (hormone producing glands) or exocrine glands (like sweat glands and glands in the breasts). Appearance of an adenoma Naked eye appearance of an adenoma varies depending on the site of origin. For example adenomas that affect hollow organs […]
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