X-ray is a procedure that allows doctors to see what is going on inside a patient’s body. A radiologist performs radiology tests like X rays or CT scan. Doctors use the results of these tests to see if there are…
Hair loss occurs when a person loses hair in patches or all over. It can occur on the scalp or other areas of the body. It can affect almost anyone, but it is more common in men. Some people lose…
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a rare and deadly disease with a high mortality rate. It was first reported in 1976 near River Ebola in the democratic republic of Congo. There have been multiple outbreaks of EVD reported in Africa…
Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheria. In 1921 206,000 cases of diphtheria were noted in the USA. With the advent of a vaccine for this disease the incidence of this disease has plummeted significantly. In…
Lead poisoning occurs when your body accumulates too much lead over the course of months or even years. While more common in the developing world, the illness still exists in parts of the developed world, especially in areas with dated…
Carbon monoxide poisoning happens when carbon monoxide builds up to dangerous levels in your bloodstream, resulting in tissue damage and eventually death if left untreated. Unfortunately, carbon monoxide, which is a gas, is odorless, colorless, and tasteless and comes from…
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a chronic, irreversible disease affecting the brain, leading to progressive memory loss and difficulty in functioning independently. It is the most common type of dementia. In dementia, a person develops difficulty with memory, language, ability to…
Of all the reasons Americans visit their doctors each year, arthritis is one of the most common. Arthritis affects a large portion of the adult population. This term refers to many kinds of joint problems accompanied by certain symptoms, including…
If you’re the parent of a small child, then you’ve probably heard of well-child care visits. Child well-care visits are special doctor visits where parents get an update on their child’s health. A child’s first well-child visit usually occurs within…
If you’ve ever had a sore throat, chances are you were really suffering from pharyngitis. Pharyngitis is a condition that refers to the inflammation of your pharynx, the area in the back of your throat. For many people, the condition…