Highlights of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint condition, affecting the hands, knees, neck, hips, and lower back.
Osteoarthritis is one of the major causes of disability in older people, but it can also occur in the young population.
Osteoarthritis can cause symptoms such as pain, stiffness, limited range of…
Highlights Of Urinary Tract Infections
UTI is more common in women, affecting almost 50% of the female population at least once in their lifetime.
UTI typically presents as frequent urination, difficulty urinating, flank pain, fever, and chills.
Urine culture is a gold standard test to diagnose UTI.
Overuse and…
Highlights of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a severe and life-threatening lung condition that causes low blood oxygen levels, leading to shortness of breath and bluish discoloration of the skin and lips.
Sepsis is the leading cause of ARDS.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome treatment focuses…
| Highlights of Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder where people lose a dangerous amount of weight due to fear of gaining weight.
Anorexia nervosa is most commonly found among teenagers and has the highest mortality risk among mental illnesses and drug overdose.
Dieting, excessive exercise, or…
| Highlights on Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants increase the risk of bleeding, which might show up as more bruising, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, pink or brown urine, or heavier menstrual periods.
Contact sports can increase your chance of bleeding, so wear protective sportswear to protect yourself from injuries while on anticoagulation.
Pregnancy is…
| Highlights of Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the digestive tract, with the small intestine and colon being the most commonly affected areas.
Crohn’s disease persists throughout life and follows a pattern of relapses and periods of improvement.
While the…
| Highlights – Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance.
While ED is more common in older men, it is not an inevitable part of aging. Younger men can experience ED, often due to psychological factors or lifestyle choices. …
| PCOS Highlights
PCOS involves a hormonal imbalance, with high levels of androgens, leading to symptoms like irregular menstrual cycles, hirsutism, acne, and hair loss.
Women with PCOS commonly experience irregular or absent menstrual periods due to chronic anovulation, impacting fertility and increasing the risk of endometrial cancer.
Many individuals…
| Highlights Of Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that causes thick, sticky mucus buildup in organs like the lungs and digestive system.
Cystic fibrosis occurs due to the mutation in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane conductance Regulator(CFTR) gene inherited from both parents.
Symptoms of cystic fibrosis vary and…
| Highlights Of Gender Dysphoria
Gender Dysphoria is the distress experienced by individuals due to a mismatch between their assigned sex at birth and their gender identity.
Gender dysphoria is different for each person, causing distress, depression, anxiety, restlessness, or unhappiness alongside other mental health issues.
Not all transgender or gender non-confirming individuals experience…

