Read lung cancer first. The early symptoms of lung cancer and their prevalence include: Cough or altered cough in 60% of patients. Coughing blood( Haemoptysis) in 27% of cases Chest pain in 34%. Difficulty in breathing (Dyspnea) in 46% of cases. Loss of appetite Weight loss 56%. On examination of the patients
INFORMATION & IMPORTANCE OF BLOOD DONATION The earliest documentation of blood transfusion is found in the religious text of many civilizations. Karl Landsteener discovered the ABO blood grouping system in 1901, which is one of the most important landmark discoveries in the transfusion medicine. In the 1970s voluntary donors were accepted as blood donors. Blood …
One of the common problems patients, or people in general face nowadays is that they need to consult a doctor repeatedly for the same medical issues they may have…they present with the question that heads this article: “why isn’t my medication working???” I as a medical doctor would like to give a brief overview of …
Just about everyone has had moments when we get nervous breakdowns especially when we need to rise up to the occasion. School students sometimes exhibit this kind of tension during exams; actors get stage fright before an audience and sportsmen may get the yips when competition is high. The yips refer to unintentional muscle movements …
Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that involves cartilage destruction. It usually presents with joint pain, joint swelling due to effusion, limitation on the range of movement and joint deformity. It increases with age, worsened by weight gain and overuse of certain joints like in athletes. History of bone fractures across a joint predisposes …
What is an ingrown toenail? The right toenail is said to be ingrown, when the sides or corners of the nail curl down and dig into the pores and skin of the toe, leading to swelling, pain and redness. Sample cases What causes an ingrown toenail? Spikes that don’t match well – Shoes that are …
What is dental caries? This means continuous decay of teeth, eventually exposing the sensitive parts. The hard cover of the tooth s gradually eroded. What teeth are mostly affected by caries? The process affects flat teeth in premolar and molar region due to their physical appearance which allows food stagnation. How does dental caries present? …
Fish Oils Contain these Substances references Lipids Although the composition of different products can vary, a typical Fish Oil capsule contains: Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 33.44%. The profile of these are: 1. Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA): 12.04% 2. Clupanodonic Acid (Docosapentaenoic Acid) (DPA): 2.25% 3. Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA): 19.15% Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Omega-6 Fatty Acids): 3.06%. The …
Have you ever had trouble concentrating, found it hard to sit still, interrupted others during a conversation or acted impulsively without thinking things through? Can you recall times when you daydreamed or had difficulty focusing on the task at hand? Most of us can picture acting this way from time to time. But for some …
