The thought of scars and long recovery times can be daunting when considering surgery. However, with advancements in medical technology, a new type of surgery has emerged that promises to be scarless ...

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a sporadic genetic disorder affecting the spinal cord's motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy. It is a progressive disease that can impact people of ...

Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS), otherwise known as posterior tibial neuralgia, causes a compression of the tibial nerve at the point of the tarsal tunnel, a narrow space inside the ankle. It is more ...

Whipple's disease is a systemic infectious disease that affects multiple systems in the body. The cause is a bacterium called Tropheryma Whipplei, which can mimic symptoms of other conditions and make ...

Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT) are a group of congenital deformities that affect the development of the kidneys and urinary tract. These anomalies can manifest as mild or ...

Brain tumors are irregular growths in the brain or surrounding tissues. They are either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) and can affect people of all ages. This article briefly touches ...

As newborns, our bodies have primitive reflexes that help us survive and develop. One of these reflexes is the Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR), which is also called the "Fencing Reflex". This ...

Hypothermia, or extreme cold exposure, is a potentially life-threatening condition. It is defined as a core body temperature below 95°F (35°C). It occurs due to an imbalance between heat loss and ...

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a complex and largely misunderstood condition affecting many people worldwide. This article will explore what MCAS is, its symptoms, causes, and treatment ...

Williams Syndrome (WS), or Williams-Beuren Syndrome, is a rare sporadic genetic disorder that appears in approximately 1 of every 10,000-20,000 people worldwide [1]. It is the result of missing ...

"Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." – Carl Bard It’s a common misconception that improving health is only for the young.

Dandy-Walker Syndrome (DWS) is a rare malformation of the brain that affects approximately 1 in every 25,000-35,000 live births. [1] It is characterized by an enlarged fourth ventricle, a cyst in the ...