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Epidemiology of Adnexal Tumors

The determination of the precise frequency of adnexal masses is impossible as some adnexal tumors go undiagnosed. A variety of age groups need to be considered while estimating the clinical significance of adnexal masses.

31 Jan 2017

Types of Adnexal Tumors

Adnexal tumors refer to a large group of conditions of gynecologic and non-gynecologic origin. These masses can be benign or malignant. Various types of adnexal tumors based on the site of their occurrence are discussed below.

31 Jan 2017

Adnexal Tumors

Adnexal tumors are tumors that grow on some organs such as the eyes, skin, and uterus. The word ‘adnexa’ refers to ancillary structures, or appendages, on organ. The term is most commonly applied to structures around the uterus, including ligaments, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.

31 Jan 2017

Types of Acquired Digital Fibrokeratoma

Acquired digital fibrokeratoma (ADFK) is a benign tumor typically seen on the fingers and toes. It is an uncommon condition most often seen in middle-aged people. The tumors are usually dome-shaped, but can also look like elongated projections in some cases of ADFK. ADFK lesions are usually isolated, but rarely can be associated with other tumors.

31 Jan 2017

Acquired Digital Fibrokeratoma (ADFK)

Acquired digital fibrokeratoma (ADFK) is a benign growth that is typically seen on the digits or the fingers and toes. It is also called acral fibrokeratoma. It is an uncommon condition and typically seen in middle age. The tumors are typically dome-shaped, but sometimes may look like finger-like projections.

31 Jan 2017

Otolaryngology (ENT) Sub-Specialties

Otolaryngologists, also known as ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctors, diagnose and treat ENT conditions and disease. Otolaryngologists also are known as head and neck surgeons.

30 Jan 2017

Chronic Edema Causes and Management

Edema occurs when the capillaries leak fluid into the surrounding tissues of the body, which builds up in the area and leads to swelling.

30 Jan 2017

Medications that Can Cause Alopecia / Hair Loss

Alopecia, also commonly known as hair loss, can sometimes occur as a result of taking some medications.

30 Jan 2017

Multidisciplinary Primary Care Teams

Primary care teams with health professionals from various disciplines may play a key role in improving the quality of patient care. Each team member is able to put forward specialized ideas and recommendations relevant to their area of expertise, contributing to an improved patient experience of primary health care and better health outcomes for the public.

30 Jan 2017

Effective Communication in Primary Care Teams

A cornerstone in the provision of optimal health care services to the public is effective communication.

30 Jan 2017

Patient-Centered Primary Care

Patient-centered primary care is beginning to form the cornerstone of quality health care, although there remains to be a separation from ideal patient care and the reality of the situation. Health care services that are focused on the specific needs of each individual are an important step forward to making an improvement in overall health outcomes and patient satisfaction with health services.

30 Jan 2017

Benefits of Primary Care Intervention

Primary care intervention refers to when a member of the primary health care team makes a change that may affect the health outcomes of a patient.

30 Jan 2017

Common Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Procedures

Otolaryngology is a medical specialty that treats conditions of the ears, nose, and throat. Specialists in this field have training in surgery as well as medicine. Because otolaryngology involves the ears, nose, and throat, these specialists are known as ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctors.

30 Jan 2017

What is an Otolaryngologist?

The medical discipline and practice of otolaryngology is a specialty that addresses conditions of the ears, nose, and throat. Another name for this practice is otolaryngology head and neck surgery. Specialists in this field have training in surgery as well as medicine. Because otolaryngology involves the ears, nose, and throat, this type of specialist is also known as an otolaryngologist or an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor.

30 Jan 2017

Future of Endocrinology

There have been significant breakthroughs in the research in the field of endocrinology throughout the twentieth century.

30 Jan 2017

Research in Endocrinology

Endocrinology is a branch of the medical profession that focuses on disorders of the endocrine system and hormones.

30 Jan 2017

Prenatal or Antenatal Depression

Prenatal or antenatal depression refers to the development of five or more major depressive symptoms during pregnancy. It has been found to affect approximately 13 percent of pregnant women. Prenatal depression adversely affects the woman’s recovery following childbirth, since antenatal depression is the single largest predictor of postnatal depression.

30 Jan 2017

OCD and Postnatal Depression

Postnatal depression is a common mental health disorder occurring among parents of newborn babies. It is usually thought to have its onset within the first 6 weeks postpartum, but research shows that in fathers, PND is more insidious and prolonged, and may manifest any time within the first year, after which its incidence drops sharply.

30 Jan 2017

Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome

Neurological injury that arises due to shaking an infant violently is referred to as shaken baby syndrome (SBS). Classical clinical findings are retinal and subdural hemorrhages. Affected children may appear lethargic with poor feeding and appetite as well as extreme irritability and breathing difficulties.

30 Jan 2017

How is Shaken Baby Syndrome Treated?

Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is the leading cause of death in abused children. More than 4 out of every 10 of these deaths are seen in children who did not reach their first birthday. Also commonly referred to as abusive head trauma, SBS is the consequence of an infant being violently shaken with resultant neurological damage.

30 Jan 2017