There is a wide range of medications that are currently used to treat cardiac disease. Some of these medications are described below. Blood thinners or anticoagulants – Examples of anticoagulants include heparin, enoxaparin, dalteparin, tinzaparin and warfarin. These agents decrease the clotting ability of the blood and prevent blockages in the blood vessels that may lead to heart attacks and […]
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The treatment approach to pancreatic cancer depends on the type, location and stage of the cancer. The patient’s general state of health and ability to withstand therapy are also taken into consideration before embarking on a treatment regimen. The first aim of treatment is to remove the tumor and any surrounding cancer cells from the body as completely as possible. […]
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Skip to: Prevalence and Causes of Dementia (Types) General Symptoms of Dementia Diagnosis of Dementia Treatment of Dementia Alzheimer's Disease (AD) Vascular Dementia (VaD) Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Limbic-Predominant Age-Related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE) Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) Dementia refers to a group of progressive neurological conditions and symptoms characterized by a gradual decline in one's cognitive […]
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Tourette syndrome is an incurable neurological condition affecting the brain and nervous system. The condition causes involuntary physical movements or noises to be made which are known of as tics. Physical involuntary movements are referred to as motor tics, while involuntary utterances or noises are termed phonic tics. Treatment is aimed at controlling the symptoms of the condition and improving […]
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Screening for tuberculosis mainly involves screening for the presence of tuberculosis and the presence of latent tuberculosis. Screening for latent tuberculosis Latent tuberculosis is infection with tuberculosis without manifestations of the infection. This is a difficult condition to diagnose mainly because there are no symptoms. Screening for the condition is the best way to pinpoint the diagnosis and treat the […]
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Agoraphobia is generally known as a fear of open or public spaces, or a fear of leaving the house. It is diagnosed when the person experiences anxiety symptoms or panic attacks in multiple situations that fall under the umbrella of agoraphobia triggers. The origins of agoraphobia can be complex. They include trauma, brain chemistry, and co-occurring disorders. Credit: Daisy Daisy/ […]
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Lymphoma is cancer that effects the lymphocytes. Lymphoma is usually suspected based on the presence of symptoms and is confirmed in the laboratory when blood or tumor biopsies are analysed. Some of the symptoms of Hodgkin's lymphoma include: Swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, the armpits and groin areas. This is called lymphadenopathy. Low or high grade fever […]
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The exact cause of pancreatic cancer is not clear but certain factors have been identified as contributing to the risk for this condition. All cancers are caused by the growth of abnormal cells. Genetic mutations alter the cellular regulatory mechanism for cell growth and multiplication. Cells containing such a mutation grow and proliferate in an abnormal manner, eventually giving rise […]
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Cerebrovascular diseases are conditions caused by problems with brain vasculature. The four main types of cerebrovascular disease include: Transient ischemic attack (TIA) This is a short-term decrease in the amount of blood supplied to part of the brain, which restricts the brain’s oxygen supply. This causes symptoms that are similar to those seen in stroke but they are not as […]
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Molds are a common type of microscopic fungi that grow in warm and moist conditions, most often in the form of multicellular structures called hyphae. There is ample evidence in medical literature that describes an association between molds and a plethora of allergic health effects. In that regard, molds are often considered an important cause of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and […]
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