What Causes Peripheral Neuropathy?
There are more than a hundred types of peripheral neuropathy, including mononeuropathies and polyneuropathies. These include damage to the axons,
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Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis, (ath-er-o-skler-O-sis) comes from the Greek words athero – meaning gruel or paste and sclerosis meaning hardness – and is
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Interleukin 6 and Disease
Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a multifunctional cytokine with a wide range of immune activities and a strong ability to trigger the
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Ocular Larva Migrans Diagnosis and Treatment
Toxocara larvae, mostly of the species T. canis and T. cati, can infest human hosts to cause various clinical manifestations.
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Hernia Complications
A hernia occurs when an internal body part protrudes through a weakened area of surrounding muscle or tissue that would
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Risk Factors for Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
Anti-NMDAR encephalitis is a condition in which acute psychiatric symptoms and physical signs develop following the development of autoimmune antibodies
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Weak Pelvic Floor
Pelvic floor muscles stretch from the tailbone to the pubic bone and are used to support the bowel, bladder, uterus
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What is Acromegaly?
Acromegaly is an endocrine disorder where there is a hormonal imbalance in the body. The condition is caused by too
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Treating Calcification
The treatment of calcification largely depends on the cause and the location where the accumulation of calcium has occurred as
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Schizophrenia Neural Processes
The neural processes involved in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia are not well understood, and there are several mechanisms that are
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