Acanthamoeba is a microscopic organism found in the environment, including water, soil, and air. The infection can cause severe pain, sensitivity to light, and in severe cases, vision loss. Acanthamoeba infection is most commonly associated with contact lenses, particularly if not properly cleaned and disinfected. However, it can also occur in people with corneal trauma […]
Alkaptonuria, also called black urine disease is a rare inherited disorder resulting from an autosomal recessive genetic condition. Having two faulty copies of a gene called HGD leads to this condition. Approximately 1 in 250,000 to 1 million people globally suffer from this illness. In early adulthood, people with alkaptonuria start experiencing arthritis, especially in […]
Brain cancer occurs when the cells in or around the brain become abnormal and spread. Sometimes, this can cause a tissue mass to originate in the organ, called a primary brain tumor. When cancer from other body parts spreads to the brain and causes a tumor, it is called a secondary or metastatic brain tumor. […]
A brain hemorrhage is bleeding in the brain or between the brain tissue and the skull. It develops due to an artery rupture in the brain. Bleeding in the brain is also known as cerebral hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, and intracranial hemorrhage. The condition requires immediate medical attention, making it important to recognize signs as soon […]
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a condition wherein fluid builds up in the tiny air sacs in the lungs and fills them. This fluid accumulation prevents enough oxygen from reaching the body parts, making breathing difficult for patients. Most people with ARDS are already injured or are hospitalized due to any health condition. Keep […]
Aphasia is a condition that impairs an individual’s ability to communicate through language. It is caused by damage to the brain, specifically in the areas responsible for speech processing. Aphasia can be a frustrating and isolating condition for those affected. Still, with proper diagnosis and treatment, many people with this condition can improve their communication […]
White blood cells of the immune system produce antibodies, which are defensive proteins. They protect the body against pathogens that cause disease or infection, such as viruses and bacteria. Some antibodies can occasionally mistakenly attack the body’s cells, called autoantibodies. Immunoglobulins that targets a cell’s nucleus explicitly is called antinuclear antibody. Most people have autoantibodies […]
Blood accounts for about 8% of normal body weight and has an important role in how organ systems function. It circulates throughout the vascular system and offers the organs nutrients, oxygen, antibodies, and hormones. The condition wherein blood cells start to divide in an uncontrolled manner is called blood cancer. It starts in the bone […]
Appendicitis is a health condition that occurs when the appendix, a small, finger-shaped organ attached to the colon of the large intestine, becomes inflamed and infected. The bacterial multiplication inside the pouch can lead to pus formation and swelling. If the appendix bursts and leaks bacteria into the abdominal cavity, it becomes fatal. This condition […]