Sepsis and Septic Shock

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, […]
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Heart Palpitations And Some Possible Symptoms

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 […]
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Understanding How Malaria Parasites Take Over Human Red Blood Cells

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 […]
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What is Acid reflux?

Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the throat. It produces a burning sensation or mild pain in the chest or upper abdomen, which is commonly referred to as heartburn. Usually, a muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter keeps a tight seal between the stomach and throat. But if this muscle weakens or doesn’t […]
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How to sleep during a period of excess heat

Excluding the use of special gadgets or air conditioners, what can you do when you can’t fall asleep because of excess heat? Here are three tips to help you beat the heat indoors, and try bringing your internal temperature down a few degrees. According to the American Library of Medicine, cooling your hands and feet […]
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A Sprained Ankle

A sprained ankle is a common injury that involves damage to one or more of the ligaments that support the ankle joint. Ankle sprains are usually the result of rolling or twisting the ankle, eventually stretching the connective tissue until it tears. The most commonly injured ligament of the ankle is the Anterior TaloFibular Ligament […]
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What is Albumin and why is it important to the body?

Albumin is a protein produced by the liver and is essential for maintaining various bodily functions. It is a crucial blood protein that helps maintain fluid balance in the body. It acts as a carrier for hormones, vitamins, and medications ensuring their effective transport additionally, albumin binds to bilirubin preventing jaundice. It supports immune functions […]
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What is a Hernia?

You’ve heard about them before, but what exactly is a hernia? Think of the body system like a car tire. The inner tube or soft tissue, is normally protected by a hard outer rubber. If there’s a weak or damaged spot, the inner tube can protrude, showing damage to the tire. This is almost identical […]
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HOW IVF WORKS?

Making a baby isn’t always easy. Fortunately, scientific innovations have curated several other routes to parenthood. In vitro fertilization, or IVF, brings the miracle of conception into a laboratory. It has led to the birth of nearly 10 million babies since the first successful fertilization procedure in 1978. So how does it work? 1) Preparation: […]
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HOW THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM WORKS

Your digestive system consists of all the organs involved in breaking down the food you eat, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste products. When you take a bite of food, your digestive system is automatically activated. In the stomach, the food is broken down into smaller pieces and digestive juices are added. The food, which has […]
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