cancers
Lung cancer is among the deadliest and most prevalent of all the cancers. The incidence of lung cancer has declined over the past decade because of the reduction in smoking. Most of the patients with lung cancer are diagnosed when they have locally advanced disease or even when cancer spreads to bones and other organs...
March 2, 2019 · 4 min read
Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology Foundation, The joint task force of the European society of cardiology, the world heart federation and the American heart association (ACCF/ESC/WHF/AHA) have updated the definition of acute Myocardial infarction to incorporate the use of highly sensitive troponins in clinical practice. Definition of Myocardial Infarction They defined acute Myocardial infarction as...
February 27, 2019 · 4 min read
miscellaneous
Hemorrhoids or piles also called as bawaseer in Urdu, are venous dilatations in the anal canal. Veins are normally present in the rectum and anal canal. However, when these veins become dilated and tortuous, they may become symptomatic. Before discussing the topic “how to prevent and treat hemorrhoids”, lets briefly review the symptoms and stages...
February 23, 2019 · 5 min read
miscellaneous
Orbital pseudotumor or idiopathic orbital inflammatory syndrome (IOIS) is a rare inflammatory condition of the eye without a known cause. Diagnosis … It is often a diagnosis of exclusion. Diagnosis to consider in a patient presenting with eye swelling and redness include: Orbital cellulitis Orbital neoplasms Systemic disorders like Wegener’s Granulomatosis, and Cavernous sinus thrombosis...
February 20, 2019 · 2 min read
students corner
A middle-aged female was referred to the medical OPD with eye swelling. The patient was alright a few weeks back when she developed swelling of the left eye. The eye swelling gradually progressed with associated watery discharge, redness and impaired vision. Ophthalmologist review of the eye swelling The patient was taken to an ophthalmologist and...
February 13, 2019 · 2 min read
miscellaneous
Vaginal yeast infection is a common problem in women and is second only to bacterial vaginosis as a cause of vaginitis. It is also called yeast vaginitis or vaginal candidiasis. Unlike Trichomonas vaginalis infection, it is not a sexually transmitted disease. So the partner does not need any treatment. Furthermore, unlike oropharyngeal candida infections, it...
February 10, 2019 · 6 min read
Rheumatology
Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment guidelines are continuously changing after the introduciton of the novel biological agents. The management of rheumatoid arthritis should focus on the following therapeutic intervention. Timely diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and referral to a specialist. Recognition of comorbid conditions and extra-articular manifestations Early use of disease-modifying drugs to prevent further joint damage. Adjunctive...
February 5, 2019 · 8 min read
infectious disease
The Influenza epidemic is still affecting many individuals. Worldwide H1N1 cases are predominating most of the cases. Most patients who develop complications are the aged, children, immunocompromised and the diabetics. What are the symptoms of Viral influenza? Patients who develop viral influenza have flu, rhinorrhea, sneezing, and sore throat with a headache. Fever may be...
January 31, 2019 · 4 min read
Diagnose yourself
Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity. Fluid in the pleural cavity may be part of a systemic process or due to a diseased pleura. Pleural effusion does not mean simple fluid, it can be blood, pus, serous, malignant or infective in nature. All these may be diagnosed as pleural effusion...
January 17, 2019 · 6 min read
Hematology
Nutritional anemia is anemia caused by the deficiency of a nutrient required for the production of red blood cells. Nutritional anemia can be a consequence of inadequate intake of the nutrient or a defective absorption or because of increased requirements by the body. Of the nutritional anemias, Iron deficiency anemia is the most common. It...
January 12, 2019 · 6 min read
