Category: Medicine
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 other variants. It affects more of younger aged people. The UK variant viruses now also have an extra mutation named E484K. It can…
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 system attacks your own body instead of attacking bugs. The word ‘psoriasis’ is derived from the Greek word ‘psora’ which means ‘itching’. In psoriasis, there…
Bipolar Mood Disorder – Types, Features, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is bipolar mood disorder? Bipolar mood disorder is a special kind of mental health disorder in which a person feels two opposite Extremes of mood, like a perfect mood or an extremely low mood. Depression of a person suffering from bipolar disorder is not usual. He may feel extremely hopeless and have the urge…
Cleft Lip and Palate – causes, symptoms, treatment, prognosis
What is cleft lip? Cleft means gap or fissure. Cleft lip or cleft palate is one of the most common congenital craniofacial (head and face) birth defects. Craniofacial deformity means the baby born with a problem in its skull and face. There is a gap developed in the roof of the mouth or on the…
What is mesothelioma? Can you get compensation?
Mesothelioma is a malignancy of mesothelial cells, most frequently arising in the pleura (≈75%), but also in the peritoneum, pericardium, and tunica vaginalis. 2. 🌍 Epidemiology & Global Burden 3. 🧬 Risk Factors & Pathogenesis 4. 🔍 Clinical Manifestations Pleural Mesothelioma Peritoneal Mesothelioma Less common sites 5. 📋 Staging 6. 🧪 Diagnostic Strategy 7. 🛠…
Breast augmentation surgery – cost, recovery, FAQs
🩺 Overview of Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation enhances breast volume and shape using implants placed under breast tissue and/or pectoralis muscle. Indications include volume restoration post-pregnancy, aging, or weight fluctuations, and reconstructive purposes such as post-mastectomy. 🎯 Indications 🎯 Surgical Goals 🔪 Surgical Approaches Incision Types Implant Position 🧬 Implant Options Implant Type Pros Cons…
Sinusitis – the ultimate In-depth article, symptoms, causes, treatment, home remedy
What is sinusitis Sinusitis is a very common condition among people around the whole world. It is an upper respiratory tract infection. The cause is both infectious (by bacteria, virus, fungal) or noninfectious. Approximately thirty-one million people in the United States are affected by sinusitis. Firstly we should know what sinus is. Sinuses are…
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 in the market. Out of these, Littmann stethoscopes are by far the most renowned for their high precision acoustics and quality. In this article, I…