What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia, also known as fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a chronic condition with widespread and generalized musculoskeletal pain in the whole body and consequent disability. “Fibro” means fiber…
Introduction Buerger’s disease also called thromboangiitis obliterans is a chronic progressive disease of blood vessels. It mainly affects the blood vessels of the lower and upper limbs. Due to chronic…
What is thyroid eye disease? The thyroid is a very important gland, located in the neck. It helps to regulate various functions by releasing thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) in…
What is blepharoplasty? Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is a plastic surgery operation that is commonly performed to treat common signs of aging that develop around your eyes by MODIFYING the EYE…
COVID19 Delta variant overview It is the nature of a virus to change in order to adapt and survive. New strains of a virus emerge when the virus undergoes one…
Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a disruption of consciousness, mental function, and memory. In addition, victims experience a sudden change in their personality at a point that there is a…
What is Lewy body dementia? Lewy body dementia is a neurodegenerative condition with some features common with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. In fact, 40% of the Alzheimer's patients have…
Lambda Variant overview Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the novel coronavirus had undergone mutations in order to survive and adapt leading to deadlier and more infectious strains.The COVID-19…
When asked about asthma vs COPD, people often think both are the same. Well, it is a misconception. Asthma Asthma is an obstructive lung disease. It is characterized by inflammation…
What is XP sun disease? Xeroderma pigmentosum is also known as XP. People with xeroderma pigmentosum develop extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet rays coming from the sun. It makes it impossible…
What is Truman syndrome? Truman syndrome is one type of delusional disorder. In Truman syndrome, people often think they are being watched on cameras and their lives are also part…
What is hand foot and mouth disease? Hand foot and mouth disease is one type of viral infection caused by the enterovirus groups. Among all other enteroviruses Coxsackie A16, Coxsackie…
What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is one type of viral disease. It is caused by parvovirus B19. Children are mostly affected by this disease. Usually, a bright red rash appears on the cheeks…
What is cave syndrome? Cave syndrome is not a theoretical or official diagnosis, this is a new term defining the condition of adult people facing nowadays after staying a long…
What is Evans syndrome? Evans syndrome is a rare condition characterized by autoimmune destruction of red blood cells (RBCs), platelets, and sometimes white blood cells (WBCs), particularly neutrophils. This results…