Thrombocytopenia in Dengue Fever: Causes, Mechanisms, and Treatment
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that causes a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, ranging from mild fever to severe conditions such as dengue …
Wisdom Tooth: What You Need to Know
Introduction Wisdom tooth, also known as third molars, are the last set of teeth to emerge, typically in late adolescence or early adulthood, between the …
The Y Chromosome Disappearing : Are Men Facing Extinction?
The Y Chromosome Disappearing: Introduction: The Basics of X and Y Chromosomes In humans, the X and Y chromosomes determine biological sex. Typically, females have …
Cryotherapy: An Effective Treatment for Warts
Introduction to Cryotherapy Cryotherapy, also known as cryosurgery or cryoablation, is a medical procedure that involves the application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue. …
WPW Syndrome (Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome)
What is WPW Syndrome? Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a congenital heart condition characterized by an abnormal electrical pathway in the heart. This extra electrical pathway, …
Melanoma
Introduction Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. …
Disseminated Cysticercosis
Introduction Disseminated cysticercosis is a rare parasitic infection caused by the larval form of Taenia solium, a pork tapeworm. This condition occurs when the larvae …
Plombage: An Obsolete Treatment for Tuberculosis
Introduction Plombage, also known as extrapleural pneumonolysis, was a medical procedure used primarily in the first half of the 20th century to treat pulmonary tuberculosis …
Modified Valsalva Maneuver
Introduction Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT) is a condition characterized by episodes of rapid heart rate originating from the atria or atrioventricular node. These episodes can …
Secondary Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It progresses through distinct stages if left untreated: primary, secondary, latent, and …