MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE
There is no internationally accepted definition for “occupational diseases”. However, they are usually defined as the diseases arising out of or in the course of employment. Occupational lung diseases include a wide spectrum of respiratory […]
Celiac disease, also known as celiac sprue and glutensensitive enteropathy (GSE), is an immune-mediated disorder. Celiac disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the small intestine precipitated by the ingestion of wheat, rye, and barley […]
The most formidable and daunting disorder of hemostasis is DIC. This life threatening complication is commonly encountered in a variety of medical, surgical, and obstetric settings. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), also termed defibrination syndrome or […]
Asthma is a common disease, affecting approximately 8–10% of the population. It is slightly more common in male children (younger than 14 years) and in female adults. There is a genetic predisposition to asthma. Asthma […]
Headache is such a common complaint and can occur for so many different reasons that its proper evaluation may be difficult. Headaches may be classified as primary or secondary, depending on the underlying cause. Migraine […]
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the ring of muscle between the esophagus and stomach. GERD is the most common upper gastrointestinal disorder and accounts […]