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What is Dengue Fever?
Dengue fever Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection, common in Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, the Caribbean, Africa, the Americas, Australia, and the Pacific islands. Dengue fever is transmitted by the bite of a mosquito (typically of the species…
What is Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis?
post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN) is a disease of the kidneys which occurs after infection with certain strains of a bacterium called group A streptococcus (GAS).[1] Streptococcal bacteria can cause many different conditions. Symptoms of these conditions often affect the…
What is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) – also known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) – is an inflammation of one or more joints, with an onset of symptoms occurring in a child or adolescent aged 16 years or younger.…
What is Gonorrhea Infection?
What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea, sometimes known as the clap, is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium named Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It most commonly affects the mucous membrane in the reproductive and genital area. However, all the following…
What is Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?
non-small cell lung cancer Non-small cell lung cancer is a type of cancer in the lungs or airways. The majority of lung cancers are non-small cell lung cancer. Lung cancer mostly affects people that smoke or are exposed to air…
What is Minor Head Trauma?
What is minor head trauma? A minor Head Trauma or small head injury is generally not a cause for concern. It might cause a small bump, bruise, or cut on the scalp or face. People with a minor injury do…
What Is a Podiatrist?
Podiatrists are medical specialists who help with problems that affect your feet or lower legs. They can treat injuries as well as complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes. You might hear them called a podiatric physician or doctor of…
What Is a Physiotherapist?
A physiotherapist, or physical therapist, works with patients to help them manage pain, balance, mobility, and motor function. If you’ve ever had an illness or injury that impacted your ability to move or carry out daily tasks, your doctor may have referred…
What you should know about COVID-19
COVID-19 is a disease caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Scientists first discovered it in December 2019. 1 In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. 2 COVID-19 usually causes respiratory symptoms, like a cold or flu,…
Taking care of yourself
We want to show you that taking care of yourself can be simple. Take a few seconds to think about a houseplant. Whatever you’re imagining, be it cactus, fern, or peace lily, that plant needs care and attention. Tend to…