| 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…
| Highlights of Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis is a lifelong neurological disease affecting the central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves.
It is typically diagnosed in people aged 20 to 40, with women being four times more likely to develop it than men.
Common symptoms include vision problems,…
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a common condition among aging men, with prevalence increasing with age. By age 50, over 50% of men will have BPH, and this increases to over 80% by age 80.
BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland without an increased risk of malignancy,…
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Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder with recurrent seizures and is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Seizures can manifest in different ways, including focal seizures that originate in one area of the brain and generalized seizures that involve widespread electrical disturbances.
Diagnosis of epilepsy involves…
Highlights of Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy affects the heart muscle, making it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body.
There are different types of cardiomyopathy, including dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive.
A variety of factors, including genetics, infections, autoimmune diseases, certain medications, and lifestyle factors, such as alcohol abuse…
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Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases affecting the optic nerve, leading to vision loss and blindness.
It can affect people of all ages but is commonly seen in the elderly above 60 years old.
Increased intraocular pressure is a major risk factor for glaucoma, but it can develop…
Highlights of Thalassemia
A thalassemia is a group of inherited hemoglobin disorders that affect red blood cells’ ability to transport oxygen due to insufficient production of alpha or beta-globin proteins.
Symptoms of thalassemia vary based on severity, ranging from none to severe anemia, fatigue, enlarged organs, and bone deformities, with severe…
Key Highlights of Parkinson's Disease
1. Parkinson’s disease is caused by degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons.
2. Common muscular symptoms include resting tremors, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), muscle rigidity, and postural instability, impacting a person’s ability to move and perform daily activities.
3. Parkinson’s disease is typically diagnosed in mid to…

