Common ear problems in adults
The most common ear problems that affect both children and adults are ear infections. They are seen in children more often than in adults, but that does not mean adults...
Chronic pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease includes the conditions of chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchi) and chronic emphysema (damage to smaller airways and alveoli) under its banner. This disease restricts the...
Heart transplant life expectancy
Heart transplant is a surgical procedure of organ transplant where the heart which can’t function properly any more is replaced with a donor heart. Surgery lasts for a long period...
Therapy for syndrome X
Syndrome X is usually diagnosed after a treadmill test which has proven to be positive. This positive exercise ECG (electrocardiography) means that patient’s heart does not get sufficient amount of...
Flying and ear problems
IntroductionTraveling in an airplane comes with several possible health issues, all of them generally mild. Ear problems are quite a common issue that occurs while flying, and it is also...
Finger blood pressure monitor
A Groundbreaking InnovationSince everything evolves in time in our world, especially technology, we always rush towards advancement. This being said, people have realized that regular blood pressure monitors can sometimes...
The truth about oily skin
Balanced skin has 5.5 acidity level on the pH scale, which is a level that provides certain protection for the skin due to the bacteria from the surrounding environment that...
Therapy for tay sachs
Tay Sachs disease is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder which features with progressive deterioration of both, mental and physical abilities. The first symptoms and signs of the disorder develop around...
Scuba ear problems after diving
Divers often complain of ear problems. This is because their body is exposed to excess pressure under water. Sometimes, this pressure may result in an injury of middle ear. This...
Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a serious medical condition and is responsible for weakness or complete paralysis of one or more eye muscles. The condition can be classified as myopathic...