Tag: diseases

Overview Spina bifida is a spine condition that is usually found at birth. The term translates to “split spine,” and what happens is a part of the neural tube fails to develop correctly. Though the severity differs from case to case, this disease can cause problems with the spinal cord,…

Overview Wilms Tumor, or nephroblastoma, is a type of cancer that is almost always found in children. For the most part, this disease only affects one kidney, but occasionally affects both. This is the most common type of kidney cancer, and makes up 6% of all childhood cancer cases. It…

Overview:  HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a disease that affects the body’s immune system and hinders the body’s ability to protect itself from various diseases and infections. If HIV isn’t treated soon enough it can become AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). AIDS is the most advanced version of HIV and typically…

Overview COVID-19 (also known simply as coronavirus) is a respiratory disease that is often confused with influenza, promises, or even a cold. COVID mainly attacks our lungs and all aspects of our respiratory system. COVID-19 is spread through an infected person who breathes out droplets of the virus. It can…

Overview Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a medical emergency that results in the sudden loss of heart activity. Although it is similiar, this is NOT a heart attack. The differences between the two can be read here. It is also noted that a heart attack can lead to sudden cardiac…

Overview Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a disease that results in limited blood flow to the heart. This is due to a buildup of plaque within the blood vessels leading to the heart. CAD can cause shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, and future heart issues. This disease mainly affects…

What is it? For starters, Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes a gradual loss of pigmentation, leading to white patches on the skin. This happens when melanocytes (cells that produce melanin) die or don’t function properly. This is because Melanocytes are responsible for producing skin color. Vitiligo can affect…

Overview Rosacea is a chronic (persistent or even long-term) skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels on the face. It often includes small, red bumps. It can be commonly mistaken for acne or dermatitis, but it is vastly different. The skin condition affects over 14 million people in…

Alien Hand Syndrome Have you ever felt like a part of your body was acting independently, almost as if it had a mind of its own? Though this might sound like something out of a science fiction novel, it’s a rare medical condition known as Alien Hand Syndrome (AHS) or Dr.…

Overview When someone experiences a stroke, there is a moment when the brain does not get any oxygen, which can lead to long-lasting effects that are very prominent signs that someone is experiencing a stroke. The reason this leads to long-lasting effects is that oxygen helps the brain cells live…