Retinal detachment is a medical disorder that occurs when the retina separates from the back of your eye. It results in loss of vision that can be partial or total, depending on how much of the retina is detached. After…
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm which can interrupt the normal flow of blood in the body and increase the risk of blood clots and stroke. It is the most common clinical arrhythmia worldwide and it is most prevalent…
Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy (gestation).Similar to other types of diabetes, it affects how your cells use sugar (glucose). This diabetic condition causes high blood sugar that can affect your pregnancy and your baby’s health. However, controlling blood…
Pulmonary fibrosis is a type of lung diseases that affect the respiratory system. It scars and thickens lung tissue and impacts the connecting tissue in the lung and the alveoli. And, the lung damage gradually gets worse over time. According…
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a type of minimally invasive medical procedure related to the heart. It helps to replace a thickened aortic valve. The aortic valve is located between the left lower heart chamber and the body’s main…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stroke is considered to be the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States. Even in India, a huge number of deaths occur due to stroke. It is a fatal…
ECMO or Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation is like the heart-lung by-pass machine used in open-heart surgery. It oxygenates blood of the patient outside the body. Thus, enabling the heart and lungs to relax. When connected to an ECMO machine, blood flows…
Our nervous system consists of two anatomic parts, central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Neurological disorders are the types of diseases that affect the brain and the central nervous systems. To understand the signs and symptoms of neurological…
Glaucoma is a medical condition that damages your eye’s optic nerve. It gets worse over time and it is linked to a buildup of pressure inside your eye. This Glaucoma disease tends to run in families and you usually don’t…
Knee replacement surgery is vital to relieve pain and restore active function in the knee joints. The procedure of this surgery involves removing the damaged bone and cartilage from your thighbone and polymer, shinbone and kneecap. And, replacing it with…
