Neural Tube Defects: Type, Causes and Prevention
Neural tube defects are a common group of birth defects of the brain and spinal cord that occurs in 1 in every 1,000 live births…
Diseases and Conditions
Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention for numerous diseases and conditions.
Testicular Torsion: What Every Man Should Know
Testicular torsion is the twisting around of the spermatic cord. The spermatic cord is a structure in males, that is formed by the vas deferens…
What People Should Know About Bird Flu (Avian Flu)
Bird flu, also known as H5N1, Avian flu, or Avian influenza is an infection caused by different strains of influenza virus that primarily infect birds.…
What People Don’t Know About Hantavirus
Hantavirus, also known as Orthohantavirus, is a single-stranded RNA virus that belongs to the Hantaviridae family. It is carried by rodents but does not cause…
Everything You Need to Know About AIDS
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, more popularly known as Aids is a life-threatening condition that is caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is a virus that…
Everything You Need to Know About COPD
What is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, generally know as COPD, is a group of 2 specific lung diseases that slowly progressively obstruct the airways.…
Everything You Need to Know About Addison’s disease
What is Addison Disease Addison’s Disease (primary adrenal insufficiency, hypocortisolism) is a chronic life long endocrine disorder where the adrenal gland produces little or no…
Here’s What You Should Know About Scrotal Abscess
What is scrotal abscess A scrotal abscess is the accumulation of pus in the scrotum. The abscess can be intrascrotal (inside the scrotum; tunica vaginalis)…
Here’s What You Need to Know about Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Cleft lip and cleft palate are also known as orofacial cleft, are openings or splits in the roof of the mouth (palate) and lip. The…