Health Articles

RSS

Physiotherapy as a Treatment for Arthritis

Physiotherapy (PT) is a type of healthcare profession, which focuses on establishing the mobility and functioning of affected body parts by applying various techniques such as manual therapy, hydrotherapy, and electrotherapy along with patient advice and counseling.

22 Apr 2018

Von Recklinghausen Disease Diagnosis

Von Recklinghausen disease, also known as neurofibromatosis-1 (NF-1), is a genetic condition that manifests with neural hamartomas in various locations.

22 Apr 2018

Choking: What to Do?

Choking happens when a foreign body is lodged in one’s throat, obstructing the air passage into the lungs.

22 Apr 2018

What is an Adrenaline Auto Injector?

Adrenaline (epinephrine) auto injectors are an approved emergency treatment for anaphylaxis

20 Apr 2018

What is Quincke's Edema?

Quincke’s edema, also known as angioneurotic uvular edema, was named after Heinrich Quincke, a professor of internal medicine during the latter half of the 19th century.

20 Apr 2018

Types of Audiometers and Their Applications

Audiometry is a technique used to measure the ability to hear sounds. The process of audiometry is quite simple, consisting of three parts.

20 Apr 2018

Complications of Hysterosalpingography

Hysterosalpingography is a specialized radiologic procedure used in the evaluation of female infertility. Specifically, its purpose is to assess the shape and function of the uterine cavity and the fallopian tubes.

19 Apr 2018

Risk Factors for Pituitary Tumors

Pituitary tumors are growths arising from the pituitary gland, found within the brain. Risk factors include a family history and hormonal changes, whereas protective factors include parity and allergy.

19 Apr 2018

How Does a Tympanometer Work?

Tympanometry is a diagnostic method used to detect defects in middle ear function. Since the early 1970s, tympanometry has been practised routinely in clinical settings.

18 Apr 2018

How to Perform CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique that combines chest compressions and artificial ventilation to maintain oxygenation and circulatory flow during cardiac arrest.

18 Apr 2018

Why is Physiotherapy Used?

Physiotherapy (PT) helps to treat injuries, ailments or deformities by employing various methods such as massage, heat therapy, exercises, electrotherapy, patient education, and advice.

17 Apr 2018

Endovascular Thrombectomy in the Treatment of Embolisms

Endovascular thrombectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of a clot from a blood vessel. Surgeons use a catheter device, and is intended to restore the normal blood flow.

17 Apr 2018

What is the HLA System?

HLA typing is important in organ transplantation protocols, as they determine the likelihood of rejection. The HLA system is little understood, however. In simple terms, the HLA genes are a family of genes which code for a set of proteins called the human leukocyte antigen complex.

13 Apr 2018

Dissociative Identity Disorder Symptoms

Dissociative identity disorder (previously referred as “split personality disorder” or “multiple personality disorder”) is a complex psychiatric condition described by fragmentation of a person’s identity into multiple unique personalities.

13 Apr 2018

Cleidocranial Dysplasia Diagnosis

Cleidocranial Dysplasia is an autosomal recessive trait based genetic disorder caused by mutation of RUNX2 gene present on chromosome 6. It is characterized by a malformation of the skull bones and absent or underdeveloped clavicles or collarbones.

13 Apr 2018

What is Tetraparesis?

Tetraparesis, or quadraparesis, is a condition in which all four limbs are weak. Several causes exist, many of which are treatable.

12 Apr 2018

What is X-Ray Brachytherapy?

X-ray brachytherapy is a form of short-range radiation therapy used locally for the treatment of tumors. The technique involves a minimally invasive procedure to insert an X-ray tube at the target site followed by application of the radiation to destroy the cancer cells selectively.

12 Apr 2018

Symptoms of Aagenaes Syndrome

Aagenaes syndrome is also known as Lymphoedema cholestasis syndrome 1.

11 Apr 2018

Epidemiology of Albinism

Albinism is a genetic condition characterized by compromised melanin production. Melanin is a vital pigment which determines the color of the skin, eyes and hair.

11 Apr 2018

What is the Triple Screen in Pregnancy?

The triple screen is a blood screening test that is done in the second trimester of pregnancy to provide a risk estimate for the occurrence of Down syndrome in the fetus. It consists of three tests, the results of which are combined with the maternal age to derive the risk:

11 Apr 2018