What are warts? Warts are small out growths on the skin caused by a virus Human Papilloma Virus (H.P.V). It has several strains up to about 40 each having a specificity of the body part to grow. For example the virus strain producing warts on the body parts like neck, hands and face is different […]
How to monitor Fetal Heart Beat? Monitoring of the fetal heart beat is very important in the management of pregnancies in women. The study of fetal heart is required to study the condition of the fetus and its blood supply to assess whether a Caesar is required or not .Up till now there are several […]
What is meant by stress? Stress cannot be explained in a single term. Stress is an expression of the mind for over demanding of a particular work. It is closely related to mental and physical functions of the body. In day to day modern and fast life everybody feel stressed when we face an unfavorable […]
Usually for treating Diabetes, tablets and insulin injections are used daily. Now one can get rid of all these troubles by undergoing the Laparoscopic (Key-hole) Surgery which has been found by a Brazilian Doctor recently. Founder of Laparoscopic Surgery for treating Diabetes: Dr. Aurio D Paulo is credited for this recent advancement and this Laproscopic Surgeon […]
Amino acids are divided into two types. Essential Amino acids : Essential amino acids are 9 in number and they are not synthesized in our body, they are obtained through diet, hence they are called as essential amino acids. Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Threonine Tryptophan Valine Histidine Non-Essential Amino acids : Non-essential amino acids are 12 in […]
Infertile couples who undergo assisted reproductive technologies like IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) or ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection) should be alerted about the possible enhanced risks of birth defects in the children born out of the procedures than by natural conception. About 2.5% in the general population are born with birth defects and this is […]
What is Pituitary Gland? Where is it Present? What are its functions? The Pituitary gland is called as the master gland as it regulates the functions of all other endocrine glands by secreting hormones. Lobes of Pituitary Gland and their Location: Pituitary gland has 2 lobes. The lobe which is present towards the front of […]
What is meant by Epistaxis? How is Epistaxis Characterized? Epistaxis or nose bleeding is characterized by bleeding through nose. Although this condition is not as such serious, but it causes lot of anxiety and fear for the affected and the onlookers. Who are affected by Epistaxis? Generally this is a minor problem commonly seen in […]
What is Heart Attack or Myocardial Infarction? ‘Heart attack’ or myocardial infarction is a medical emergency. Half of the patients die within the first 3-4 hours after an attack. Hence early treatment and assistance should be given to the victim to increase the chances of survival. Why does Heart Attack occur and Who are affected […]
Morphology and Distribution of Bitter Gourd: The Botanical Name of Bitter Gourd is Momordica charantia that belongs to the Family Cucurbitaceae. The bitter gourd plant is a climber. The stem of bitter gourd plant is slender pubescent with suborbicular leaves, the flowers are single and pale. Fruits are long, pendulous, fusiform, beaked and ribbed with many tubercles. The […]