Polycythemia is due to an excess of red blood cells. This is known as true polycythemia and occurs when some pathology triggers the excessive production of red blood cells. True polycythemia leads to an elevated red blood cell count. Relative polycythemia or apparent polycythemia is where the total red blood cell count is >> Read More ...
Polycythemia is an increase in the circulating red blood blood cell count or a higher than normal concentration of hemoglobin in the blood. In the true sense of the word, polycythemia is not a high level of hemoglobin on its own but a consequence of either an elevated red blood cell count or low plasma levels. Polycythemia >> Read More ...
Incretins are are gut hormones that contribute to the secretion of insulin secretion when glucose is ingested. It does not have an effect on IV glucose infusions. A incretin hormone like glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) is stimulated in varying quantities depending on the amount of glucose ingested (glucose-dependent). It >> Read More ...
Diarrhea is a symptom and can describe a number of alterations in bowel movement where the stool is frequent, excessive and often not well formed. We all experience diarrhea several times in our lives, and often a few times in a year even if we do not have any underlying diseases. Diarrhea is usually short-lived, resolves >> Read More ...
As summer approaches up north, it is time to change your wardrobe for something less warm and bulky. Most of us opt for summer clothing that is lighter and often more revealing which means the the unflattering bulges will show quite easily. But is it your imagination or is there really an extra bulge or two that you did >> Read More ...
Menopause is a natural phase in a women’s life that signals the end of her reproductive years. It is not a disease. However, the symptoms of menopause and the transition to it can be debilitating for some women and adversely affect their quality of life. Furthermore there are some diseases that are more likely to >> Read More ...
Dandruff is a common scalp problem that affects children, adolescents and adults. It can persist for years but it is treatable. Dandruff has become a common term to describe many different types of scalp conditions where white specks are seen on the scalp, hair, forehead and shoulders. However, there may be different >> Read More ...
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic conditions across the globe, particularly in developed nations. It is often associated with obesity, a sedentary lifestyle and a family history of diabetes. Like many other chronic conditions, you may not know you have diabetes for months or even years until the symptoms >> Read More ...
The fear about poisoning is not unfounded even with the regulatory and medical advances these days. Many household goods that previously had the potential to be dangerous poisons have been made safer. Those that are still dangerous are usually clearly marked and have safety measures like tamper-proof caps thereby >> Read More ...
Definition Acalculous cholecystitis is the term for inflammation of the gallbladder that is not due to the presence of gallstones. Most cases of acute cholecystitis (inflamed gallbladder) occurs due to gallbladder stones (within the gallbladder) or biliary stones (lodged in the bile duct). In these cases it is referred to >> Read More ...
