Fibromyalgia syndrome is a widespread chronic pain condition. There are specific points of tenderness along with sleep disturbances, headaches, cognitive problems, fatigue etc. The condition has been known to mankind since the 1800’s when physicians wrote about a condition that leads to pain, fatigue and disturbed sleep. They called it muscular rheumatism and found no joint involvement. Fibromyalgia timeline It […]
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Symptoms Tungiasis, the skin condition caused by the parasitic Tungapenetrans flea, can cause several different symptoms in a patient who has been bitten. The tunga flea is found on sandy beaches, rainforests, or around stables. It tends to stay close to the ground and so most commonly bites the feet of people, as well as the feet of other warm-blooded […]
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Initially in koumpounophobia, dislike or hate is generated against buttons that might be present in clothes or gadgets. Over time, this dislike is molded into a condition called fear. The unnecessary and continuous timidity for toggles is typically called button phobia. Generally, phobias are classified into two types: complex and specific. Credit: I Love Coffee dot Today/Shutterstock.com Since button phobia […]
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Dental informatics is a fast emerging area of dental science, with an increasing number of applications and tools that could help dental clinical practice. The advent of computers and information technology first laid the foundations for dental informatics in the 1960's. Since then, informatics have been used in several fields of medical science. Dental informatics involves the use of computers […]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrines disorders among women of reproductive age and is thought to affect approximately 4-12% of these women. Although PCOS may affect any premenopausal woman, it is most commonly diagnosed before the age of 16, close to the age of menarche or the first menstrual period. However, the diagnosis may occur […]
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Next generation sequencing (NGS), often referred to as massively parallel sequencing or deep sequencing, refers to a DNA sequencing technology that enables sequencing of millions of small DNA fragments in unison. This generates a massive pool of data and NGS has revolutionized genomic research studies. The data created can reach gigabytes in size (the equivalent of 1 billion base pairs […]
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Hemophilia is an inherited disorder that affects the blood’s clotting capacity. Normally, when a person cuts themselves, clotting factors in the blood bind with platelets and blood cells to make it sticky, which eventually prevents bleeding. Platelets are very important in the blood clotting process because their sticky surfaces help them bind together and stop bloodflow. The clotting factors then […]
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Tooth extraction refers to the complete removal of one or more teeth from the mouth. This is a procedure that is usually performed by a dental surgeon. Milk teeth may be removed from a child's mouth without intervention from the dentist as they loosen as a matter of course to give way to permanent teeth. Reasons for tooth extraction Teeth […]
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The term macroglossia refers to an enlarged tongue. The condition has numerous causes and is most commonly seen in children and young adults. Macroglossia is usually diagnosed based on the appearance of the tongue. Another condition – pseudomacroglossia – refers to a condition where the tongue is actually of a normal size but appears large due to other anatomical factors […]
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There are several risk factors for selective mutism, all of which play a key role in the development of the disorder. These factors include a family history of anxiety, speech issues, language problems, and a tendency to avoid unfamiliar settings. There is no evidence that abuse or neglect can cause selective mutism in children or adolescents. Genetic Factors Most children […]
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