Tag: Diseases and Disorders
Pharmacological Effects of the drug "Phencyclidine" as a Psychomimetic
Possible physical effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Phencyclidine was originally intended to be used as an intravenous anaesthetic agent, but it has shown the ... Read More
Chronic Hypertension : Symptoms, Complications and Types
What is meant by Hypertension? Hypertension is commonly known as high blood pressure and it is a condition which may be a warning of some ... Read More
Keeping Alzheimer’s disease Away and Improvement of Memory in Old People
English: Drawing comparing how a brain of an Alzheimer disease patient is affected to a normal brain (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The ability to grasp new ... Read More
Endometriosis an Agonising Gynaecological Problem in Women
What is meant by Endometriosis? ‘Endometriosis’ is a common gynaecological problem affecting 5-10% of women. As the name itself implies it is a disease relating ... Read More
Cervical Cancer (Cervix) – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Posterior half of uterus and upper part of vagina. Figure 1167 from Gray's Anatomy. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Cervix in Female Reproductive System: ‘Cervix’ is an ... Read More
Hypoglycemia, an emergency should be treated promptly
Hypoglycemia an emergency should be treated promptly What is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is a condition of falling of blood glucose level to below the normal level ... Read More
Dengue – Causes, Types, Diagnosis and Treatment
Transmission and Causes of Dengue Fever: Dengue is a hemorrhagic fever transmitted by mosquitoes and it spreads rapidly and decreases the blood platelet number which ... Read More
Diabetic Retinopathy- A serious Complication of Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy- A serious Complication of Diabetes What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic Retinopathy is a serious complication of diabetes type I and II. It is ... Read More
Statins can be used for reducing Bad Cholesterol
How Statins are used to reduce the Bad Cholesterol? What are Statins? ‘Statins’ are substances that can reduce the LDL blood cholesterol levels (Bad cholesterol) ... Read More
Temporary Memory Loss (Amnesia) and Ways to Overcome It
Temporary Memory Loss and Ways to Overcome What is Temporary Memory Loss or Amnesia and its Causes? Mild and temporary memory loss or forgetfulness is ... Read More