When the world finally began to return to normal, the discovery of the COVID–19 South Africa variant by Dr. Angelique Coetzee, Chair of the South African Medical Association, on November 14 spread a wave of panic across the globe. After being named Omicron, labeling it as a ‘variant of concern’ by the World Health Organization […]
Living with chronic sinusitis is an everyday battle. In chronic sinusitis, the symptoms are persistent and can often worsen. This hinders the patient’s ability to lead a normal day or week(s). They cannot focus on their daily activities or enjoy their time doing what they like the best, affecting their quality of life. In this […]
Did you recently discover a lump in your breast? Is your nipple secreting fluid spontaneously or on compression? Such findings can be scary if you have little prior knowledge of breast disorders, most of which are benign and harmless. In this article, we will discuss some common types of breast disorders, causes, and treatments, so […]
Bipolar disorder (BP), previously known as manic-depressive disorder, is a psychological condition where the patient experiences extreme highs and lows (depression and mania). These aren’t just normal mood swings; these intense mood episodes can interfere with the patient’s everyday life and relationships. A patient typically experiences one or two episodes per year. A manic episode […]
Waking up with an irritating pink eye is always a bummer. Since this infection is contagious, you are likely to skip your work or school day if you even suspect this to be a pink eye and not a regular seasonal allergy. Read on ahead about pink eye vs. allergies to understand the difference and […]
You’ve probably heard of fungal meningitis, but are you aware of how it is caused, and what are its symptoms? Read on to find out everything you need to know about fungal meningitis. What is meningitis? In the word meningitis, ‘mening-’ comes from the word meninges, which are the three membranes encasing the central nervous […]
You are likely to encounter a patient who suffers or has previously suffered from congestive heart failure (CHF) at least once in your life. Since this condition is very common, it is essential to have a general idea of how it is caused and what could be done to prevent heart conditions from turning into […]
Anemia is a red blood cell (RBC) disorder wherein the mass of circulating red blood cells is reduced. This may either be caused by: Change in the size of the RBCs, or Change in the number of circulating RBCs. Reduction in the mass of circulating RBCs directly affects the amount of oxygen being supplied to […]
May is observed internationally as Lupus Awareness month to make it easier for people to talk about their problems during lupus. While oral lupus sores and nasal sores are the most uncomfortable and painful mouth sores, they are also one of the most common features of lupus. It is estimated that more than 40% of […]
