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 LibraryCommon ColdCommon cold is a viral infection of your upper respiratory tract. It’s usually harmless, although it might not feel that way. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Signs / Symptoms What’s common signs of common cold? Scratchy... November 20, 2021Read more
Medical LibraryAsthmaAsthma is a chronic disease involving the airways that were inflamed in the lungs. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency... November 20, 2021Read more
Medical LibraryAnemia DiseaseThe cells in blood that carry oxygen to the tissues in the human body are called red blood cells (RBC). Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow. By the time when red blood cells get older, they break... November 20, 2021Read more
Medical LibraryAllergic ConjunctivitisAllergic conjunctivitis is conjunctival inflammation usually caused by airborne allergens. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Signs / Symptoms What’s common signs of allergic conjunctivitis? Most important signs and symptoms are mentioned below: Itching Conjunctival hyperemia Excessive... November 20, 2021Read more
Medical LibraryAcute PancreatitisAcute pancreatitis is a condition where the pancreas becomes inflamed (swollen) over a short period of time. Acute pancreatitis is a leading gastrointestinal cause of hospitalization in the United States. Several conditions are associated with acute pancreatitis. Of these, gallstones... November 20, 2021Read more