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Meningitis is the medical term for inflammation of the meninges, the coverings of the brain. The meninges form three layers, namely the outer dura mater, middle pia mater, and inner arachnoid. Various organisms have been found to be capable of causing meningitis in humans. Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Hemophilus influenzae are the species of [...]
The Human Papilloma Virus, or HPV in short, is a small non-enveloped virus that belongs to the Papovavirus family. There are more than 50 varieties of this virus that are capable of giving rise to diseases. This virus can be transmitted very easily by contact between skin surfaces or mucous membranes. Hence, all forms of [...]
 Oops! That’s one difficult word to pronounce. Besides, it is the longest word in the English language according to the Oxford Dictionary. This tongue twister that is 45 alphabets long has been coined using many smaller words. Thus, while ‘pneumono’ refers to the lungs, ‘ultramicroscopic’ means extremely minute. The ‘silico’ part indicates that silica [...]
 Leucoderma, or vitiligo, a condition in which a person develops white patches on the skin, has a number of myths and misconceptions associated with it. Although more of a cosmetic problem with no life-threatening consequences, this disease can be a major cause of embarrassment, leading to a loss of self-confidence and severe depression at [...]
Swine flu is in the news again with reports of fresh cases from various parts of the country. So, here’s a flashback session to brush up your memory about the scourge, so that your grey cells don’t fail you when it comes to identifying, or at least suspecting, this infection. For those with only short-term [...]
Diarrhea is an increased frequency of stools that may be watery or loosely formed. It is a condition that can occur in any season, but is most common during the monsoons when contamination of food and water is at its maximum. The inflammation of the intestines is usually caused by an infection that can be [...]
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow in which there is an abnormal increase of white blood cells. There are two types of leukemia: chronic, which usually worsens slowly; and acute, which tends to worsen quickly. No one knows the exact causes of leukemia but the following risk factors can lead to [...]
Today, most of us adopt the unhealthiest of lifestyles with excuses of growth and progress. Nevertheless, the list of ‘lifestyle diseases’ is expanding with the speed with which we are progressing. The once known as ‘symptom’ has become a disease today. Most people have headaches from time to time. But if you have recurrent headaches, [...]
 Autism is a disorder of the neural development that is usually first diagnosed in early childhood. The main signs and symptoms of autism involve lack of communication, poor social interactions, and restricted and repetitive behaviors. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. Autism affects information processing in the brain by altering [...]
 After ‘Paa’ introducing progeria and ‘My name is Khan’ covering Asperger’s syndrome, Bollywood is back with another movie and another disorder. ‘Karthik calling Karthik’ is a beautiful addition to this trend of awareness-increasing blockbusters. Most people look down upon mental disorders, using the term ‘mad’ for people suffering from psychological problems. Usually, the so called [...]
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