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 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
Medical LibraryAcute AppendicitisAppendicitis is a painful swelling of the appendix. Most cases of appendicitis happen between the ages of 10 and 30 years. Despite diagnostic and therapeutic advancement in medicine, appendicitis remains a clinical emergency and is one of the more common... November 11, 2021Read more