MELD is the short form for the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease, a scoring system that is used for gauging prognosis and determining priority for receipt of a liver transplant.The score was … [Read More...] about MELD and PELD Score
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Herpes Simplex Infection: Causes, Presentation and Diagnosis
Herpes simplex is an infection caused by HSV (herpes simplex virus). This virus can affect various organs including the external genitalia, anal region, mucosal surfaces, and skin in other parts of … [Read More...] about Herpes Simplex Infection: Causes, Presentation and Diagnosis
Liver Fibrosis Causes, Presentation and Treatment
Liver fibrosis or hepatic fibrosis is an aggressive wound healing, often triggered by chronic injury and resulting in excessive connective tissue in the liver.In simple terms, it means scarring in … [Read More...] about Liver Fibrosis Causes, Presentation and Treatment
Omphalitis – Causes, Presentation and Treatment
Omphalitis is an infection of the umbilicus and/or surrounding tissues, occurring primarily in the neonatal period. It is a true medical emergency that can rapidly progress to systemic infection and … [Read More...] about Omphalitis – Causes, Presentation and Treatment
Spleen Anatomy, Function and Significance
The spleen is the largest organ of your lymphatic system which consists of network of trabeculae, blood vessels and lymphoid tissue.It resides in the upper left of the abdomen and is protected by … [Read More...] about Spleen Anatomy, Function and Significance
Lymph Node Structure and Function
The lymph node is small, oval bean-shaped structure of lymphatic system formed of lymphoid tissue enclosed in a connective tissue capsule.These occur in association with the lymphatic vessels and … [Read More...] about Lymph Node Structure and Function
Subclavian Steal Syndrome Presentation and Treatment
Subclavian steal syndrome is said to be present when the blood flow in vertebral artery reverses due to significant stenosis or occlusion of the ipsilateral subclavian artery just before the origin of … [Read More...] about Subclavian Steal Syndrome Presentation and Treatment
Tinea Versicolor [Pityriasis Versicolor] – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Tinea versicolor is a superficial fungal infection of the skin which causes hypopigmented [light colored] or hyperpigmented macules [dark colored] spots on chest and back.The infection is caused … [Read More...] about Tinea Versicolor [Pityriasis Versicolor] – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Splenomegaly- Causes, Investigations and Treatment
Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen due to any cause.The spleen is an important organ located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, just below the diaphragm and next to the … [Read More...] about Splenomegaly- Causes, Investigations and Treatment
50 Iron Rich Foods You Can Add to Your Diet
Iron is a major constituent of blood and is one of the minerals we should eat regularly in our diet. There are many iron rich foods available across the food groups.[Read more about the dietary … [Read More...] about 50 Iron Rich Foods You Can Add to Your Diet
Dietary Iron Requirement and Sources
Iron is a mineral vital for performing various functions in the human body. Its most important function is that it is one of the components of hemoglobin, the protein present in red blood cells that … [Read More...] about Dietary Iron Requirement and Sources
Dwarfism – Types, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Dwarfism is the term applied when the patient’s height is far less than normal for his age and sex. The generally accepted definition is a height less than 147 cm or 4 feet 10 inches.Most of these … [Read More...] about Dwarfism – Types, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Spider Nevi or Spider Angioma
Spider nevi [singular nevus] are common benign vascular lesion present in healthy people as well as associated with some disorders. Spider nevi are seen in 10-15% of healthy adults and young children … [Read More...] about Spider Nevi or Spider Angioma
Iron Deficiency Anemia: Causes, Lab Diagnosis and Treatment
Iron deficiency anemia is a type of anemia which occurs when the body does not have enough iron to produce the hemoglobin it needs.Functions and Metabolism of Iron Iron is present in all cells in … [Read More...] about Iron Deficiency Anemia: Causes, Lab Diagnosis and Treatment
Myelophthisic Anemia: Causes, Features, Lab diagnosis and Treatment
Myelophthisic anemia is a type of anemia that is caused due to the replacement of normal bone marrow by nonhematopoietic or abnormal cells.These abnormal cells ( which could be either cancer … [Read More...] about Myelophthisic Anemia: Causes, Features, Lab diagnosis and Treatment