Disease-information
The American Academy of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R): Physical medicine and
Rehabilitation (PM&R) Knowledge Journal:True visceral pain is a
physiologically and clinically separate entity from somatic pain.
Visceral pain responses are provoked by ischemia, inflammation, and distention.
Visceral pain is poorly defined and diffu...
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology: Published on
2019A 28-year-old man, undergoing
treatment for vitiligo, presented with complaints of new lesions on the neck
for the last 1 week. On examination, multiple hypopigmented macules were seen
on the neck.Figure 1: Patient with vitiligo (red arrow) showing
multiple hypopigment...
Published on PubMed: October, 2022Endometriosis is a benign chronic
inflammatory disease defined as the presence of endometrium outside of the
uterine cavity. The disease affects 10% of women in reproductive age; it is
mainly characterized by dysmenorrhea and infertility, affecting the quality of
lifeDysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain,
dyschezi...
Published on PubMed: October, 2022Endometriosis is a benign chronic
inflammatory disease defined as the presence of endometrium outside of the
uterine cavity. The disease affects 10% of women in reproductive age; it is
mainly characterized by dysmenorrhea and infertility, affecting the quality of
lifeDysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain,
dyschezi...
Published on Infection and Drug Resistance Journal:Tinea is superficial fungal infections typically caused by
dermatophytes. Common pathogens include Trichophyton rubrum,
Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum. Superficial
fungal infections are widespread, with an estimated worldwide prevalence of
20%–25%, and include tinea p...
WHAT IS ASD AND HOW IS IT DEFINED
IN THE DSM-5?Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a
neurodevelopmental disorder with onset in early childhood that is associated
with a wide range of symptoms and ability levels. As defined by the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), Autism
Spectrum Disorder is a complex n...
WHAT IS ASD AND HOW IS IT DEFINED
IN THE DSM-5?Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a
neurodevelopmental disorder with onset in early childhood that is associated
with a wide range of symptoms and ability levels. As defined by the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), Autism
Spectrum Disorder is a complex n...
PubMed Central: Published February, 2021Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is
a common biochemical entity identified in women during pregnancy. SCH is
diagnosed when the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is elevated with a normal
free thyroxine (FT4) level. The thyroid hormone, FT4, is
necessary for fetal growth and development. Insufficient thyr...
This virus has been on
the rise in India, especially in West Bengal. A new strain of Adenovirus has
led to thousands of hospitalizations in India, with at least 40
children dying from the viral disease in the West Bengal state alone. Children with low immunity
during seasonal flu or those who usually suffer from respiratory infections
througho...
Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology:
Published on July, 2022Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is defined as any type of
uterine bleeding in which the amount, duration, or frequency is excessive for
the patient, and is not attributed to any detectable systemic or uterine
pathology, or pregnancy. The signs of AUB includ...
Importance:
Tinea Unguium (Onychomycosis) is most
often caused by Trichophyton rubrum and T. interdigitale. It should be
distinguished from other causes of onychomycosis:
Candida species, which often cause paronychia,
infection of skin around the nail.
Clinical features:
Tinea unguium is increasingly
prevalent with increas...
Journal of American Medical Associations: JAMA Network
ONYCHOMYCOSIS is a common fungal
disease. This disease is more common in older age groups and in selected
populations, such as swimmers, farmers and individuals with diabetes mellitus
or psoriasis.
Antifungal agents, such as
terbinafine and itraconazole, are significantly more eff...
