Trisomy 15
Prader-Willi syndrome Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes that encode all genetic materials. In trisomy 15 there is an extra chromosome in the 15th pair. This extra chromosome causes a…
Prader-Willi syndrome Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes that encode all genetic materials. In trisomy 15 there is an extra chromosome in the 15th pair. This extra chromosome causes a…
Chagas disease is also known as South American Trypanosomiasis. It is caused by a protozoa named Trypanosoma cruzi. Chagas disease is endemic in South America where as in Africa we found…
Allergic rhinitis (runny nose) is the allergic reaction of the inner lining of the nose to some environmental substances. Different individuals are allergic to different substances. Some common allergens causing…
River blindness (onchocerciasis) is a filarial disease and the second most common cause of infective blindness in the world. It is caused by Onchocerca volvulus, microfilaria which is predominantly found…
Rotavirus is a common cause of acute watery diarrhea. It takes around 2 days to develop symptoms:Watery diarrheaVomitingNauseaFeverTummy painDehydrationLoss of appetiteLethargyWatery diarrhea can last for 3 to 8 days. Rotavirus…
What is MCL injury? The medial collateral ligament (MCL) runs along the inner edge of your knee. During sports activities, if your knee gets hit hard then your medial collateral…
OverviewMallet finger is a very common type of injury. It is also known as a baseball finger or drop finger. The reason behind it being called a baseball finger is…
Acupressure Headache is one of the common problems that most people face. Headaches are excruciating and act as blockers to your concentration levels. It is also impossible for you to…
Turner syndrome Turner syndrome karyotype is 45XO. It means someone with Turner syndrome has a total of 45 chromosomes instead of 46. The missing chromosome is a sex chromosome that…
Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD) Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum are the skin lesions usually associated with diabetes mellitus, often painless, and found over both shins. Occasionally these lesions can be painful. well-circumscribed oval…
What is CRBSI? CRBSI often confused with CLABSI (Central line associated bloodstream infection) is the one in which a patient clinically shows the signs of bloodstream infection with precise laboratory…
What is CLABSI? CLABSI- “Central line associated bloodstream infection” is a type of HAI (Hospital Acquired Infection) that occurs through a central venous catheter inserted into the human body provided…