Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC) is a rare type of cancer that typically occurs in secretory glands. It most commonly forms in the salivary glands and may metastasize areas of the head and neck. Adenoid cystic carcinoma can also affect the prostate, lacrimal, and sweat glands. Despite its rarity, this condition can be challenging to treat […]
A HIDA scan (hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid) is an imaging process used to evaluate the functioning of the liver, gall bladder, and bile ducts. It can be quite useful in diagnosing conditions like biliary atresia, biliary leak, and cholecystitis. This procedure is done using a scanning camera and tracer chemical. The procedure is also known as […]
Herd immunity works by controlling the spread of a disease within a population when a large section of people become immune to the disease either through vaccination or immunity developed from a previous infection. It is also known as community immunity. When the immunity bar is reached, most individuals get protected from infection because the […]
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. It is caused by the chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. The condition can affect anyone. Those infected with the bacteria may not be aware about it as they do not experience any early signs or symptoms. It is critical to start chlamydia treatment as early as possible. If it is left […]
Achondroplasia is a type of dwarfism characterized by small limbs. The word means “lack of cartilage formation.” Cartilage is a tough but flexible tissue that accounts for a large portion of the skeleton during early growth stages. The issue with achondroplasia, however, is not the poor development of this connective tissue but rather the ossification […]
Actinic keratosis, also called solar keratosis, is a colored scaly patch that develops on the skin due to years of exposure to strong UV light from the sun. It is often a precancerous condition, which means it can progress to cancer if left untreated. Actinic keratosis patches usually appear in groups on body surfaces prone […]
Anal cancer is a rare cancer that begins in the anus, the opening at the end of the rectum. Its appearance is usually uncommon before age 35, but it is more frequently observed in men. In most cases, a diagnosis is typically made in the early 60s of a person and is slightly more frequent […]
Bursitis is a condition that usually affects the joints, and more specifically, the bursae—fluid-filled sacs that work as cushions between the tendons, bones, and muscles. This condition develops due to inflammation in these fluid-filled sacs. With more than 150 bursae in the body, inflammation in the sacs can make movement in the region painful. Depending […]