Sexually Transmitted DiseasesIt is most commonly sexual contact that spreads STDs, which are also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Blood, semen, vag*inal and other bodily fluids may carry bacteria, viruses, or parasites that cause sexually transmitted diseases. Infections can also be transmitted non-sexually, for example, through blood transfusions or sharing needles between mothe…
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Infectious Diseases: Tuberculosis, Urinary Tract Infections
TuberculosisA potentially serious infectious disease affecting primarily the lungs, tuberculosis (TB) is known as TB. As coughs and sneezes release tiny droplets of bacteria into the air, tuberculosis is spread from person to person. The outbreak of HIV, which causes AIDS, resulted in a significant increase in tuberculosis infections in developed countries in the 1980s. The TB germs cannot be kil…
Infectious Diseases: Meningitis, Typhoid, Leprosy
Infectious DiseasesBacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and other organisms cause infectious diseases. Our bodies are inhabited by many organisms. These organisms are usually harmless. However, some can cause disease under certain conditions. Persons can contract certain infectious diseases from one another. Others can be passed from animal to animal. Additionally, you could contract others if yo…
Principles of Cancer: Classification, Etiology and Pathogenesis of Cancer
Principle of CancerIt has been demonstrated that cancer is a highly complex disease that has several hallmarks, including unrelenting proliferation, avoidance of growth suppression signals, apoptosis resistance, neovascularization, and the ability to invade and metastasize. During the past several years, conceptual progress has led to the concept of reprogramming cell energy metabolism and immune…
Disease of Bones and Joints: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Gout
Disease of Bones and JointsDisorders affecting the bones and joints can range from a traumatic leg fracture to the gradual onset of arthritis in the hands. Bone and joint conditions can cause chronic pain as well as disability without proper treatment. It is much easier to move when your joints are healthy, such as your wrists, shoulders, knees, ankles and finger joints. In addition, bones like t…
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Jaundice, Hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E, F) and Alcoholic Liver Disease
Inflammatory Bowel DiseasesChronic inflammation of the digestive tract is characteristic of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).Typical IBD symptoms include:
Ulcerative colitis - Your large intestine (colon) and rectum are affected by inflammation and ulcers (sores).Crohn's disease - IBD of this type is caused by inflammation of the digestive tract lining; the inflammation often affects the deepe…
Ulcerative colitis - Your large intestine (colon) and rectum are affected by inflammation and ulcers (sores).Crohn's disease - IBD of this type is caused by inflammation of the digestive tract lining; the inflammation often affects the deepe…
Endocrine System
Endocrine SystemEndocrine glands are located all over the body, and they produce hormones that communicate between cells. Cells, organs, and tissues in your body depend on these proteins. It might be difficult for you to develop during puberty, get pregnant, or deal with stress if your endocrine system isn't healthy. If you have too much sugar in your blood, you might gain weight easily, have…
Gastrointestinal System: Peptic Ulcer
Gastrointestinal SystemFood travels through your body on an incredible journey from top to bottom, from your mouth to your anus. The nutrition in food is converted into nutrients and energy during the absorption process.
There are several organs in your digestive system, including your GI tract, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. An organ series connected from mouth to anus, the gastrointestinal tr…
There are several organs in your digestive system, including your GI tract, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. An organ series connected from mouth to anus, the gastrointestinal tr…
Psychiatric Disorders: Depression, Schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Psychiatric DisordersThere are many types of mental health disorders, also called mental illness, in which your mood, thinking, and behaviors are affected. An example of a mental illness might be depression, an anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, an eating disorder or an addictive behavior.
Mental health issues affect many people at times. A mental illness is diagnosed when the prognosis of signs and…
Mental health issues affect many people at times. A mental illness is diagnosed when the prognosis of signs and…
