Medical LibraryMultiple SclerosisMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. It impacts the brain and spinal cord which make up the central nervous system... May 30, 2022Read more
Medical LibraryAortic DissectionYour vessels are composed of different layers. When there is a separation of these layers in your main artery, aorta, it is termed “abdominal aortic dissection”. This situation is highly mortal. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment Signs... April 10, 2022Read more
Medical LibraryCOVID-19COVID-19, a.k.a. Coronavirus, is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. WHO first learned of this new virus on 31 December 2019, following a report of a cluster of cases of ‘viral pneumonia’ in Wuhan, People’s Republic of China.... March 7, 2022Read more
Medical LibraryNephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)Urine contains many dissolved minerals and salts. Stones can form when these minerals and salts in the urine are at high levels. Kidney stones can be small but can grow in size. These stones reach the bladder through the ureters... March 3, 2022Read more
Medical LibraryUnstable Angina PectorisUnstable angina or sometimes referred to as acute coronary syndrome causes unexpected chest pain, and usually occurs while resting. The most common cause is reduced blood flow to the heart muscle because the coronary arteries are narrowed by fatty buildups... March 3, 2022Read more
Medical LibraryStable Angina PectorisAngina pectoris is the result of myocardial ischemia caused by an imbalance between myocardial blood supply and oxygen demand. It is a common presenting symptom (typically, chest pain) among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Approximately 9.8 million Americans are... February 22, 2022Read more
Medical LibraryPeripheral Arterial DiseasePeripheral arterial disease (PAD) is the abnormal narrowing of vessels carrying oxygen and nutrients (arteries) other than those going to your heart and brain. As the human body contains many vessels fitting this definition, there are multiple subcategories of this... February 22, 2022Read more
Medical LibraryViral GastroenteritisAccording to ICD-11, viral gastroenteritis is any condition of the intestines caused by an infection with a viral source. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment Prevention FAQ Signs / Symptoms What’s common signs of viral gastroenteritis? Common sign... December 15, 2021Read more
Medical LibraryUrolithiasisUrolithiasis can be described as the process of forming stones in the kidney, bladder, and/or urethra (urinary tract). Stone incidence depends on geographical, climatic, ethnic, dietary, and genetic factors. The recurrence risk is basically determined by the disease or disorder... December 15, 2021Read more
Medical LibraryUrinary Tract Infections (UTI)Urinary tract infections (UTI) means an infection in the urinary system. It can be in kidneys, bladder, ureters or urethra. Urinary tract infections mostly occurs in the lower part of the urinary tract which involves urethra and bladder. Women has... December 15, 2021Read more