The term arthritis stands for a disorder affecting the joints and muscles around the joint. Every joint in human body lies protected within a capsule. Cartilages occur at the bone heads of the two bones meeting at a joint. The joint cavity is filled with a lubricating fluid called synovial fluid. The cartilages at bone heads serve as cushioned pad resisting bone friction and allowing smooth movement of the bones. Due to factors...more
Description Western Mexico archaeological sites. The orange circles show archaeogical sites. The larger green circles highlight the most important sites. Note that the sites form what has been called the "shaft tomb arc" which extends from northwest Nayarit through the central Jalisco highlands and down to Colima. The shaft tomb tradition is thought to have developed around 300 BCE. Some shaft tombs predate the tradition by more...more
Cataract is the clouding of the natural crystalline lens and typically occurs because of ageing, although other reasons may be prolonged use of steroids, exposure to ultra violet and associated health problems like diabetes and eye injuries.Surgery is the only known effective treatment for cataract removal. All cataract surgeries are aimed at removal of the cloudy natural lens and replacing it with an Intra Ocular Lens(IOL). At Vasan Eye Care Hospitals Phacoemulsification is performed ( No stitch surgery) and a foldable IOL is inserted. There are multiple IOL choices available for the surgery which are explained below. These lenses can be inserted through a small 1.8 to 2.8 mm openingAberration free/ Aspheric IOLS : These IOLs gives good quality of vision post operative due to the lens design, it also improves the contrast sensitivity of the patient and good night vision. These lenses also filter the harmful UV light and blue light which are said to be harmful to the retina.Toric IOLS : These IOLs correct the pre existing corneal astigmatism there by reducing the possibility of spectacle wear for distant vision post operatively.Multifocal IOLs : These IOLs provide...more
Premature ejaculation is defined as the inability to complete sexual intercourse as a result of climaxing earlier than expected. It's not uncommon for men to experience PE; in fact a recent survey concluded at least 1 in 10 men suffer from this sexual disorder. To stop premature ejaculation the problem must be diagnosed by your...more
Lingzhi mushroom tea is a medicinal beverage derived from the polypore mushroom that has long been widely revered in China as a longevity and sometimes an immortality tonic.The lingzhi mushroom has an almost mystical and legendary reputation in the annals of traditional Chinese medicine, having been listed in Shen Nong's "Herbal...more
Shingles is a painful viral infection that develops sore rash and blisters on the skin. These rashes can develop anywhere including on the face which can be a very agonizing experience. One of the worse things about shingles is that the pain can stay with you for a long period of time, including years when all your symptoms have disappeared, widely known as 'postherpetic neuralgia.' Having said that, there are adequate medication and remedies to treat shingles effectively if you receive the proper treatment.Usually, shingles are not that severe, and the mild symptoms can be treated without the help of a doctor. However, having shingles on your face is especially dangerous. If you have rashes around eyes that are sore, you must run to your doctor at the earliest, as it can lead to permanent eye damage. An early treatment is particularly crucial for people with weak immune systems. The risk of having other related bacterial skin infections increase when you have shingles. There is also a risk of damage to the eyes and ears, and a facial paralysis. Hence, you must consult your doctor and follow the treatment religiously to avoid complications. You must not take any...more
Despite advances in the management of the disease, outcomes remain poor for patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer. The high level of unmet need, coupled with the large size of the patient population, is driving extensive R&D...more
1. Introduction1.1 Staphylococcus aureusStaphylococcus aureus is a facultative anaerobic, Gram-positive coccus and itappears as grape-like clusters when viewed through a microscope and has large, round, golden-yellow colonies. The...more
Catching Lyme disease in the early stages makes it easier to treat. Finding the tick bite quickly will help make treating the disease easier. Some people are asymptomatic and don't realize they have this disease until it is in it's...more
Tinnitus is a condition where the sufferer constantly hears certain noises that have no external cause. Such noises can sound like chirping, buzzing, clicking, wings beating or ringing. This condition may simply be referred to as...more
When you're suffering from the chicken pox virus, there are several symptoms that occur as your body's response to this virus. The intensity of these chicken pox symptoms are usually determined by how strong your immune system is. Many...more
Ringworm, regardless of how the word sounds it is not caused by worm but it is fungal infection. It is highly contagious and can spread from one person to another or from one body part to another just by touching. It can also spread...more