Should I be a doctor? (The unexpected truth)
A little about me Hi, I am Dr. Costa, and I have been practicing medicine for 12 years. I have seen many people come to the medical profession and be…
CCM Disease (Learn in 5 minutes)
Introduction to CCM disease A cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) is a vascular abnormality of the brain characterized by a collection of irregular small blood vessels called the capillaries in the…
Ebstein anomaly – epidemiology, signs, symptoms, treatment
Ebstein anomaly Ebstein anomaly is a rare congenital heart disease in which the tricuspid valve of the heart is placed far down into the right ventricle. This abnormal valve is…
Myotonic dystrophy – learn all about it in 5 minutes
Myotonic dystrophy Myotonic dystrophy, also called myotonia atrophica, is the most common form of muscular dystrophy. It is an inherited disorder and affects the skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles of…
Neurofibromatosis type 1 and type 2 – features, diagnosis, and treatment
What is neurofibromatosis? Neurofibromatosis type 1 and type 2 comes under the heading of neuro-cutaneous diseases but it not only involves the nervous system and skin but also involves multiple…
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) – Symptoms, ECG, Murmur & Treatment
What is HOCM? Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in the young people. A characteristic finding of HOCM is abnormal thickening or hypertrophy of…
Menopausal Syndrome – symptoms of menopause, and treatments
Menopausal syndrome Menopause is a natural biological process that every woman goes through. It is a gradual process taking on an average of four years to complete. Menopause happens when…
Benefits Of Studying Medical Science In A Developing Country
Most of the top universities and medical colleges are located in developed countries. These educational institutes produce great doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and paramedics. But some medical universities in developing countries…
COVID-19 – UK Variant & South African Variant + 10 FAQs
COVID-19 UK variant (Facts) It is also known as COVID-19 B.1.1.7.UK variant is at present the most dominant variant in the USA also.It is believed to be more contagious than…
Psoriasis: In-Depth Discussion
What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease of the skin that results in patches of thick red skin with silvery scales. An autoimmune disease happens when your body’s immune…
Which stethoscope should I buy? The ultimate stethoscope comparison.
A stethoscope is the most beautiful and prestigious ornament of a medical doctor, nurse, and paramedic. A health-professional wears this tool for his/her lifetime. There are many stethoscopes brands present…
How to start a new blog, get revenue, and success in 2022?
The year 2021 is perhaps the most difficult year to start blogging or any digital marketing related business. Due to the pandemic, lots of people came to the digital world…
Aedes aegypti mosquito
Dengue Fever – Symptoms, and Treatment
Introduction to dengue fever Dengue fever is the most common and important mosquito-borne viral disease of mankind at present. It is transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes (Aedes aegypti…
How to read ECGs faster and more accurately?
When I have just started my cardiology training, I could interpret some common ECG findings, but for more challenging ones it took quite some time to figure out all the…
Blue Waffle Disease – Is it real, or a Hoax?
What is Blue Waffle Disease? Blue waffle disease is an imaginary mythical sexually transmitted disease believed to be affecting females only. “Waffles” refers to “vulva/vagina” and “blue” stands for the…