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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Interventional Neuroradiology (INR) is a rapidly growing field that has revolutionized the treatment of neurological conditions. This minimally invasive approach uses image-guided procedures to ...

You may have heard of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the context of climate change, yet did you know that high levels of CO2 in your blood can also be dangerous? This condition is known as hypercapnia, which ...

"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.

Aquagenic urticaria is a rare condition of an allergic reaction to water, sometimes referred to informally as “water allergy”. While it may seem unbelievable, this condition is real and can cause ...

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 ...