Kidney failure happens when one or both kidneys stop functioning normally. This could be due to infections, urine elimination problems or some underlying diseases. Instead of being excreted, waste like urea, creatinine, uric acid and ammonium ions remain in the blood. Accumulation of these substances is toxic to the human system and could prove to […]
Let’s talk about the difference between nearsightedness and farsightedness. Nearsighted also called myopia is when people can see nearby objects clearly, however objects that are far away appear blurry and not in focus. Near sighted may be caused by an eyeball that is too long or a cornea that curved steeply. As a result, as […]
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s excessive response to an infection causes damage to its own tissues. Sepsis may progress to septic shock, a body-wide deficiency of blood supply that leads to oxygen deprivation, buildup of waste products, and eventual organ failure. Without timely treatment, mortality rates are high. With sepsis, […]
Ever felt your heart skipping a beat or going too quickly in small patches? Heart palpitation, as this phenomenon is commonly known, usually results from undue stress or strenuous activity. However, in some cases, they can also signal heart problems that you might need treatment for. Let’s take a deeper look at them and when […]
Malaria is a deadly disease that affects more than 200 million people annually, resulting in almost half a million deaths each year. This disease is caused by Plasmodium parasites, which cause extremely high fevers and shaking chills by infecting and reproducing inside human red blood cells. The parasites are transmitted between humans by mosquitoes. When […]