| 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…
| 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,…
| Key Highlights
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,…
Key Highlights
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…

