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…
What is Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer develops in the prostate, an important part of the male reproductive system. The prostate gland lies below the bladder, surrounds the urethra, and is in front of the rectum. The prostate gland secretes fluid that mixes with semen during ejaculation.
Prostate cancer, besides…
What is a Cataract?
Cataract is a common eye condition characterized by the clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which is responsible for focusing light on the retina to produce clear vision. This clouding effect is similar to looking through a foggy or frosted window and can significantly impair one’s ability to…
Highlights of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS) is one of the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal diseases and is seen in 10% to 15% of people in the United States.
Symptoms of IBS include recurring abdominal cramping, changes in bowel habits, and variations in stool consistency (diarrhea, constipation, or both).
There…
What is Gallstones?
Gallstones are small, solid particles or formations that develop in the gallbladder, a small organ located just beneath the liver. These formations are primarily composed of cholesterol or bilirubin. These are two substances found in bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Cholelithiasis…
What is Down Syndrome?
Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is a genetic condition that occurs when a baby is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21. Chromosomes are thread-like structures that carry our genetic information or DNA. Typically, a baby has 46 chromosomes in each cell, but babies with…
What is Autism?
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurological disorder that affects communication, social and behavioral aspects of development. The term “spectrum” is used because the presentation of autism varies for each person, with different levels of severity. Autism spectrum disorder now covers conditions that used to be…

