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Fibrosis is the formation of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or tissue in a reparative or reactive process. This can be a reactive benign or pathological state. In […]

Urticaria (from the Latin urtica nettle from urere to burn) commonly referred to as hives is a kind of skin rash notable for pale red raised itchy bumps. Hives might […]

Electrolytes play a vital role in maintaining homeostasis within the body. They help to regulate myocardial and neurological function fluid balance oxygen delivery acid-base balance and much more. Electrolyte imbalances […]

Tonsillitis (/ˌtɒnsəˈlaɪtɪs/ TON-sə-LEYE-tis) is inflammation of the tonsils most commonly caused by viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms may include sore throat and fever. When caused by a bacterium belonging to […]

Lichen planus (LP) is a disease of the skin and/or mucous membranes that resembles lichen. The cause is unknown but it is thought to be the result of an autoimmune […]

Pressure ulcers also known as decubitus ulcers or bedsores are localized injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue that usually occur over a bony prominence as a result of pressure […]

HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening obstetric complication usually considered to be a variant or complication of pre-eclampsia. Both conditions usually occur during the later stages of pregnancy or sometimes after […]

Maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY) refers to any of several hereditary forms of diabetes caused by mutations in an autosomal dominant gene (sex independent i.e. inherited from any […]

An inguinal hernia /ˈɪŋɡwɨnəl ˈhɜrniə/ is a protrusion of abdominal-cavity contents through the inguinal canal. They are very common in men (lifetime risk 27% for men 3% for women). Though […]

Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) also known as Heller’s syndrome and disintegrative psychosis is a rare condition characterized by late onset of developmental delays in language social function and motor skills. […]