Category: Medicine
Ebstein anomaly – epidemiology, signs, symptoms, treatment
1. 🔍 Definition & Pathophysiology Ebstein anomaly is a rare congenital cardiac defect characterized by downward (apical) displacement of the septal and posterior leaflets of the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle, resulting in “atrialization” of a portion of the RV and dilatation of the right atrium. Leaflets may be tethered or fenestrated, with an…
Facelift surgery – procedure, recovery, cost, expected outcome
Introduction: What is facelift surgery? Cosmetic surgeries are becoming increasingly popular, and facial rejuvenation, especially facelift surgery remains one of the most demanding aesthetic procedures. With aging comes various changes in the skin of the face as it loses collagen and elasticity due to sun exposure, gravity, and constant muscle contraction caused by talking, smiling,…
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 the body. Characteristic features of the disease include progressive muscle degeneration, muscle shrinkage, and weakness. Inheritance Myotonic dystrophy is an autosomal dominant trinucleotide repeat disorder.…
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 organs of the body. It is also associated with bony deformity and different types of tumors. The underlying pathology is an embryological defect in…
Clinical Hypnotherapy – Costamedic
What is clinical hypnotherapy? Hypnosis is a mind relaxing therapy in which the therapists use exercises that bring forth deep relaxation and an altered state of consciousness, also called a trance during which the subject is highly susceptible to suggestions or commands of the hypnotist. Hypnosis is a way to access an individual’s subconscious mind…
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 the myocardium. Hypertrophy can occur in any part of the left ventricle but the inter-ventricular septum is the most common site. The interventricular septum is…
Fungal Skin Infection – Tinea corporis, cruris, pedis, capitis, versicolor, and unguium
Fungal skin infection overview Fungal skin infection is a broad term. In medical terminology, if any skin infection occurs by a fungus is called ‘mycosis’. Fungus is a microorganism having a cell wall made of chitin. Thousands of species of fungus are present in this world. Usually, they are found on household surfaces, plants, dirt, or…
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 menstruation stops for at least twelve months. It marks the end of the reproductive period for a woman. It normally takes place at the age…
Measles Eradication – Why It’s Still Not Possible?
What Is Measles? Measles is a very infectious and contagious viral disease caused by the measles virus. It usually starts with fever, eye infection, runny nose, and skin rash. Later it can affect the respiratory system and nervous system. Despite the availability of an effective and safe vaccine, it remains a cause of death significantly…
Basal Cell Carcinoma Vs Squamous Cell Carcinoma (BCC Vs SCC)
BCC and SCC Skin is the largest organ of the human body. Among all cancers, skin cancer is considered the most common cancer developed in humans. Cancer means abnormal growth and transformation of cells without having normal controls. As the cells multiply they form a tumor. Tumor means mass. They are called cancerous only…