Medicine

Deafness is defined as an impairment of hearing ability, which may be partial or total. Deafness is seen in old

The liver is the metabolic center of the human body. The metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and all other micronutrients

Diabetes results in pathological changes in feet that lead to increased risk of ulceration, gangrene (death of tissue), and amputation.

The pinworm which is also known as threadworm or seatworm is a common intestinal parasite in humans. Though this infection

The pancreas is a small solid organ located in the abdomen. A normal pancreas weighs about 80 grams. It has

Hypertension is one of the leading causes of the global burden of disease. The rate of age-related increase in blood

The intraocular fluid or aqueous humor is produced by the ciliary body of the eye, located in the posterior chamber.

Stem cells are the baseline cells from which a variety of cells are produced in our body. In simple terms,

The presence of blood in the urine is called hematuria. The haematuria is also described as macroscopic when the urine

Jaundice is detected when there is a yellow discoloration of the eyes due to the deposition of a yellow pigment

Tapeworm infection in humans is caused by many species. These include Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm), Taenia solium (pork tapeworm), and

The tumour of the pleura or the lining of the lungs is called mesothelioma. This tumour may be cancerous or

Mammography is an imaging modality in which radiographs of breasts are taken to detect changes suggestive of cancer. It uses

Vasectomy is a minor surgery performed on men for the prevention of pregnancy. It is a safe and effective procedure

Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis was first described by Hakaru Hashimoto, a Japanese doctor in 1912 as struma lymphomatosis—a transformation of thyroid

The term ‘lipid’ is used for substances with poor solubility in water. Some of the important lipids include cholesterol, triglycerides,

Colonoscopy is a procedure used for visualization of the large intestine which is about 150 cm long. It has a great

In the United States, premature deaths due to cigarette smoking are more than 400,000 every year. About 40% of smokers

Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death after breast cancer in young women between 20 to 40

Meninges are the outer layer of the central nervous system and provide a protective covering for the brain and spinal

Arthritis is a metabolic disease that is characterized by episodes of joint pain. It results due to an increased level

A healthy adult has 2.5–5g of iron in the body. Out of this amount, about two-third is present in hemoglobin.

Stones located in kidneys are called calculi in medical terminology. The lifetime risk of kidney stone disease is up to

The sudden onset of 3 or more loose stools per day is called acute diarrhea. An imbalance in the physiology

Diabetes mellitus is a disease of the body’s metabolism functions. It is detected by the presence of an increased level

Kidneys are well-protected organs located in the retroperitoneum or the posterior/rearmost part of the abdomen, just below the diaphragm. They

The difference between HIV and AIDS is fundamental. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, a virus that causes the acquired immune

Swine flu/influenza is an acute respiratory illness caused by infection with the influenza group of viruses. The disease affects the

Ejaculation is the act in which a man releases his posterity during a sexual encounter. On average, ejaculation is supposed

A human body can be likened to a great machine. Similar to a machine, defined as an assemblage of parts that

Iodine is a micronutrient necessary for the production of thyroid hormones. Iodine in food can be mainly found in fish,