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 […]
Have you ever experienced a painful, red rash on your armpits or belly folds during summertime? Did the pain get worse upon sweating, and you had no idea how to treat it? What you had was intertrigo, and once you familiarize yourself with the treatments for intertrigo, you will never have to experience that horrible […]
November 8th, 2021 – Leander, Texas: As part of its mission to increase access to quality healthcare services, Family Medicine Austin (FMA) has opened a new clinic in Leander. The new healthcare facility aims to offer holistic preventive, diagnostic, and disease management care to individuals and families across Leander. Family medicine is an integral part […]
One in 4,000 to 10,000 people do not look their age; they either have short stature or look underdeveloped with a chubby body. People with these conditions are said to be either partially or completely growth hormone deficient. However, there are ways to boost human growth hormone as well as specific nutrition plans for mothers […]
What is a food allergy? A food allergy is linked to the body’s immune system, as it reacts to certain proteins in the food. The reaction occurs when the immune system identifies the protein in food as harmful and triggers a protective response against it. These types of allergies are called immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediated […]
When asked about women facing health issues, do you think of a grandmother who died of heart disease? Or an aunt whose breast cancer mastectomy debilitated her mental health, or that loving roommate whose PCOS never allowed her to bear children? We can all think of resilient women in our lives who experience numerous health […]
One in six people in the United States has, knowingly or unknowingly, had a herpes infection at least once. While only one-third of those affected with this sexually transmitted infection show any symptoms, even those who do are unable to successfully identify it like herpes. Why is that? Herpes brings with it a rash that […]
Even today, there are many misconceptions regarding bleeding diseases. Two of the bleeding disorders, with the most misperceptions, are hemophilia and von Willebrand disease. One of the most common myths about patients with hemophilia is their short life expectancy. Since our society lacks awareness about hemophilia and bleeding disorders, the prevalence and sharing of these […]
