PLAB v/s MRCP – Which one is right for you?
May medical students and junior doctors ask me about the difference between PLAB and MRCP. Therefore, I created a video answering the most frequently asked questions about PLAB vs MRCP…
MRCP Part 1 vs Part 2
Many junior doctors cannot understand the exact differences between MRCP Part1 and Part2 exams. Because both exams are the single best MCQ-based written exams. The syllabus for both exams overlaps…
8 Winter Skincare Tips by a Doctor
Many people suffer from different types of skin problems during winter time. So common problems are cracked skin, dry skin, cracked lips, and excessive skin peeling. This article will is…
Stiff-person Syndrome (SPS)
Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurological disorder that develops over time and is marked by increasing muscle stiffness and painful muscle spasms. Muscle stiffness often changes (gets worse and…
Bronchopneumonia
Bronchopneumonia is an infection of the lower respiratory tract characterized by widespread inflammation throughout the lungs. This form of pneumonia is primarily observed in youngsters and is caused by bacteria.…
CIPA Disease
Congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis (CIPA) is characterized by the inability to perceive pain and temperature, as well as diminished or nonexistent sweating (anhidrosis). This disorder is also known…
Second Impact Syndrome
Second impact syndrome, or SIS, occurs when the brain swells fast following a second concussion, before the symptoms of the first concussion have resolved. This occurrence is uncommon, but when…
Encephalitis Lethargica
Encephalitis lethargica is a condition marked by a high fever, headache, double vision, delayed physical and mental responsiveness, and lethargy. In acute cases, people may develop a coma. In addition…
Chlamydia pneumoniae infection
Chlamydia pneumoniae is a kind of bacteria that can cause infections in the lungs, like pneumonia. C. pneumoniae is one of the reasons why people get pneumonia or lung infections…
Still’s Disease
Still's disease in adults is a rare form of inflammatory arthritis that causes fevers, rashes, and pain in the joints. It is also called Adult-onset Still's Disease (AOSD). Some adults…
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a rare genetic condition that is most common in people of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern descent. FMF causes high fever and other symptoms that last…
Sunflower Syndrome
Overview Sunflower syndrome is a rare epileptic disease characterized by seizures with a high degree of stereotypy. Individuals with Sunflower syndrome turn toward a bright light while simultaneously waving one…
GVHD
Overview Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a potentially fatal complication that can arise following certain stem cell or bone marrow transplants. Before a transplant, tissue and cells from potential donors are…
Tinea Unguium
Tinea unguium is a widespread form of fungal infection. Also known as onychomycosis. The fungus typically attacks the fingernails and toenails. It is more prevalent in men, older adults, and…
CdLS Syndrome
Overview Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS syndrome) is a congenital genetic disorder. Multiple physical, intellectual, and behavioral characteristics describe it. Children with CdLS typically have a low birth weight, diminutive…