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Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery and Recovery

Dupuytren’s contracture is a disease which impacts one’s fingers and hands. The condition essentially causes the tendons in the hand and fingers to pull, or contract, toward the palm, where the tissue has thickened. Sometimes Dupuytren’s affects both hands simultaneously, but it also can affect just one.

28 Aug 2017

What is Vaginal Hypoplasia?

Vaginal hypoplasia refers to the underdevelopment of the vagina or birth canal. It may be present in various grades, of which the most severe is vaginal agenesis, or complete absence of the vagina.

28 Aug 2017

Kidney Stones: Symptoms and Causes

Kidney stones are often asymptotic and cause no noticeable signs, which makes them difficult to diagnose. However, when the stone travels from the kidney to the bladder, it may get caught in the ureter. The stone can block urine flow from the kidney and cause swelling, discomfort and pain to affected individuals. Although there is no single or definite cause, there are quite a few factors that can heighten the risk of stone formation.

28 Aug 2017

Kidney Stones - Treatment

The treatment decision for kidney stones is based on the stone type, severity of the condition, and duration of the symptoms in patients. Though plenty of treatment options are available, the procedure that best suits an individual should be discussed to help improving efficacy of treatment and patient outcomes.

27 Aug 2017

Kidney Stones - Nephrolithiasis

Higher levels of salts and minerals in the urine may result in the formation of kidney stones.

27 Aug 2017

Hip Impingement Treatment

Hip impingement or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) of the hip is a condition in which the components of the hip joint collide at non-articular parts during the hip’s passage through the normal range of motion, making anterior flexion and internal rotation of the hip beyond 90 degrees uncomfortable or impossible.

25 Aug 2017

Epidemiology of Genital Mycoplasmas

A group of pathogenic microorganisms generally known as genital mycoplasmas, that were identified as early as 1898, are frequently encountered in the lower genitourinary tract of sexually active men and women. Although their prevalence might be high among healthy people, they are also responsible for various infectious syndromes and potential complications.

25 Aug 2017

Aarskog Syndrome Causes and Diagnosis

Aarskog syndrome is a rare inherited genetic disorder that affects the skeleton, genitals, muscles, stature, and overall appearance. The fingers, toes, and face are the major parts that are frequently affected. Males are considered to be the primary victims of this syndrome, with a few cases of females being affected. Aarskog syndrome is known to inhibit growth, which may not be identified until the age of three.

25 Aug 2017

Cancer of the Middle and Inner Ear

The development of cancer in the middle and inner ear is rare.

25 Aug 2017

Risks of Dental Braces

Applying dental braces is generally considered to be a safe procedure but there are some risks associated with their use, which are discussed in more detail below.

25 Aug 2017

$Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma and Personalized Medicine$

Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma and Personalized Medicine

Follicular lymphoma is a personalized disease in itself, which makes it difficult to apply averages to its treatment. It is established that it occurs far more frequently in the elderly.

24 Aug 2017

Vesicoureteral Reflux Epidemiology

The backward flow of urine from the bladder to the ureters is referred to as vesicoureteral reflux. Signs and symptoms vary, depending on the age of the child. Parents may notice a failure of their infants to thrive as well as anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy that may or may not be accompanied by fever.

24 Aug 2017

ADHD Genetics Research

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition in children with a prevalence of 8-12%. It includes deficits in the areas of hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity, which present over a wide range of clinical features. This is a validated diagnosis and has undergone much research in both the clinical and neurobiological aspects.

24 Aug 2017

How is Vesicoureteral Reflux Diagnosed?

The backward flow of urine from the bladder to the ureters is called vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and it is a medical condition mostly seen in the pediatric population. VUR may be primary or secondary, if it occurs in the presence of a normal or dysfunctional urinary tract, respectively.

24 Aug 2017

Can Vesicoureteral Reflux be Inherited?

The most common form of urinary tract pathology in the pediatric population is vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). This term denotes the backward flow of urine from the bladder to the ureters, and may be primary or secondary. It is graded on a scale from 1-5, with 5 being the most severe. Signs and symptoms of VUR may vary depending on the age of the child.

24 Aug 2017

Voiding Cystourethrogram

A voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is a fluoroscopic examination of the bladder and urethra while the patient is micturating. It is most often used in the pediatric population to confirm or rule out the diagnosis of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR).

24 Aug 2017

Infections with Genital Mycoplasmas in Women

Genital mycoplasmas are a group comprising the smallest self-replicating organisms that have the capability for cell-free existence. They are characterized by the lack of a rigid cell which confers pleomorphic features upon their cells, but also makes them extremely susceptible to dehydration.

24 Aug 2017

Infections with Genital Mycoplasmas in Men

Genital mycoplasmas are intriguing and widespread microorganisms without cell walls, which is a trait that renders them innately resistant to all antibiotics that target this structure. They are also typified by smaller genomic and cellular sizes in comparison with other bacteria, and are thought to be the smallest organisms that are capable of autonomous replication.

24 Aug 2017

Making a Birth Plan

Today childbirth in many parts of the world has become a medicalized process, with many interventions and monitoring procedures being considered as components of routine care. However, many parents are becoming more and more conscious of their right to a natural childbirth, with drugs and other interventions being administered only after informed consent.

24 Aug 2017

KUB Radiography

KUB stands for kidney, ureter and bladder. A KUB radiograph is an X-ray performed for the purpose of examining the urinary system and its surrounding structures.

24 Aug 2017