Esophageal cancer overview
The esophagus is a muscular organ running from the mouth and ending in the abdomen where it continues with the stomach. The organ is approximately 10-13 inches long and its...
Types of arthritis that may affect the knee joint
Definition of ArthritisArthritis is a certain type of medical condition which ischaracterized by inflammatory conditions in the joints or any areas of the bodywhere two bones are joined together. This...
Poor eye vision from amblyopia
Problem with EyesAmblyopia is an eye disorder affecting the visual system. It is characterized by vision deficiency with no associated physical/structural abnormalities of the eye. Namely, visual stimulation of the...
Prevention of japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis (frequently known just as JE) is a viral disease provoked by flavivirus. In order to get infected with this virus and get the disease people must be bitten...
Chronic fissure facts
Anal fissures represent small tears (splits) affecting the mucous membrane of the anus. They develop in the distal part of the anal canal and are initially limited to the epithelium...
Contact dermatitis scalp
Contact dermatitis is a type of dermatitis (skin inflammation) that develops as a consequence of direct exposure of the affected skin to different allergens or certain irritants. In some individuals...
Eye disease - Keratitis sicca
What is keratitis siccaKeratitis sicca or keratoconjunctivitis sicca are terms used to describe a problem commonly known as dry eye syndrome. This is a very common problem, especially among older...
Dry skin dermatitis
Dry skin is quite common problem and people usually experience such condition on the hands, sides of the upper body or on the front lower leg. You may suffer from...
Temporomandibular joint disorder - Variety of treatment approaches
Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint DisorderTemporomandibular joint disorder is a term used for the inflammatory conditions of the temporomandibular joint which is in charge of connecting the mandible and...
How is vagus nerve stimulation performed
The vagus nerve is the 10th cranial nerve with many branches innervating various organs in the body. At the same time the vagus nerve collects and conveys sensory information to...