Skin cancer occurs when skin cells transform, multiply, and grow without control. As the cells multiply, they develop into a mass that is called a tumor. These tumors can be cancerous only if they are malignant, which refers to their ability to attack nearby tissues (particularly lymph nodes) due to […]

The inflammation of membranes found outside of the brain and spinal cord is commonly referred to as meningitis. The condition can be caused by viruses and bacteria. While viral meningitis is the most common among the types of meningitis, bacterial meningitis is rare and severe. If left untreated, bacterial meningitis […]

Bone marrow is the tissue found inside the bones which are responsible for producing blood cells in the body. The blood cells produced in the body are of various types and have different responsibilities. These include: The red blood cells carry oxygen to various organs in the body The white […]

A range of conditions that are caused due to disturbed or abnormal eating patterns is termed as eating disorders. They mostly occur because of an obsession with food, body shape, or bodyweight that can usually lead to serious health complications. There are some cases wherein such eating disorders can result […]

Breast cancer tumors can be in different types. There are certain rare types of breast cancer which are rare in occurrence than the rest. Some of them are mentioned in detail below. Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) Inflammatory breast cancer or IBC is one of the rare types of breast cancer. […]

Amyloidosis is a health condition that leads to a build-up of amyloid in the organs. Amyloid is an abnormal protein produced in the bone marrow. It then gets deposited in various tissues or organs in the body. The condition can impact different organs in the body. These commonly include the […]

Sleep apnea is diagnosed on the basis of the medical and sleep history of a person. The sleep history is usually provided by the person who shares a bed with the patients, and doctors may also advise the patient to visit a sleep disorder center.  The center will monitor the […]

The treatment of cancer involves a plethora of professionals. Professionals like doctors, nurses, physician assistants, counselors, dieticians, and social workers work as a multidisciplinary team. The treatment options range from immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, radiation. The treatment is recommended to treat the symptoms and side effects of cancer. Treatment […]

Muscle dystrophy involves loss of muscle very progressively and loss of strength resulting from this. This disease affects one in every 5000 males. This is due to the genetic mutation of the x-chromosome. Most common is Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which affects young boys and other variations, may strike in adulthood. […]

When patients experience significant neurological changes, it is best to seek treatment as soon as possible, as it could be an indication of multiple sclerosis (MS). There are four types of MS, and they are named according to how the disease behaves over time. Types of multiple sclerosis Relapsing and […]