Highlights of Melanoma
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is less common than other forms of skin cancer but is dangerous. This is due to its ability to spread quickly to other body parts.
Fair skin, family history of melanoma, significant sun exposure or sunburns, a high number of moles, and male gender…
Highlights on Cushing’s Syndrome
Cushing’s syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by excessive cortisol in the body, with the most common cause being prolonged use of corticosteroids.
The two tell-tale signs are moon face and buffalo hump, which arise due to fat redistribution caused by high cortisol levels.
Cushing’s syndrome…
Key Highlights Of Addison’s Disease
Addison’s disease is a rare condition where the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol and aldosterone. It is also known as adrenal insufficiency.
Symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include extreme fatigue, weight loss, skin darkening, low blood pressure, salt cravings, low blood sugar, nausea, and vomiting.…
Highlights of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury is the most common injury of the knee ligament.
ACL injury is mainly seen among athletes and occurs in sports requiring sudden stops or changes in position, such as soccer, basketball, football, and gymnastics.
MRI of the knee…
Highlights of Reactive Arthritis
Reactive Arthritis is joint pain that occurs when the immune system reacts to an infection elsewhere in the body, such as the intestines or urinary tract. It is commonly triggered by infections from bacteria like Salmonella, Chlamydia, and Campylobacter.
HLA-B 27 is the most common gene associated with…
Highlights of Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis(PSGN) is an inflammation of the kidneys that occurs after throat or skin infection, affecting primarily children aged 5-12.
Malnutrition and weakened immune systems increase the risk of PSGN. It can be more common in lower socioeconomic areas and certain ethnic groups.
Swelling that begins…
Highlights of Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome is a group of disorders with kidney damage and loss of proteins in urine.
Most people with nephrotic syndrome have swelling, particularly in the face or legs, frothy or bubbly urine, rapid weight gain, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
The diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome can be…
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…

