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Why draw a comparison between PCOS and Endometriosis? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis are similar in terms of being chronic conditions that can happen to women who are of…

Overview COPD Awareness Month: COPD is a progressive respiratory condition that affects the lungs and makes breathing difficult. It is the third greatest cause of death worldwide affecting millions of…

What are Bladder Irritants? Bladder irritants are basically food, drink, or any medication that may irritate the bladder. As a result, a person experiences symptoms such as urine incontinence, urgency,…

Understanding FAST Scale Dementia Dementia is a progressive disorder marked by a decline in cognitive function including logical thinking, reasoning, and the ability to remember things and events. Contrary to…

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder Test Borderline Personality Disorder Test: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by a pattern of intense emotions, impulsive actions, and unstable relationships.…

What is Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea? Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea (PND) is a medical disorder characterized by sudden and extreme nighttime shortness of breath, gasping for air, coughing, and a desire to…

There are multiple strategies that can help in saying no to someone with borderline personality disorder. These include clear communication, setting boundaries, and acknowledging their emotions and sentiments. Introduction Saying…

Is Sleep Apnea Genetic? Overview: The term sleep disorder refers to medical conditions that affect sleep quality, duration, timing, and a person’s ability to function properly while awake. This may…

Introduction October 2023 is considered Healthy Lung Month and more than just a regular month; it shines a spotlight on our respiratory well-being. As the leaves change color, it's time…

Understanding Histrionic Personality Disorder Histrionic Personality Disorder Test: Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) is a mental health disorder characterized by a pattern of seeking attention, being overly emotional, and engaging in…

Overview According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, accounting for 10% of the global disease burden. Mental health diseases impact people of…

What Is A Distended Bladder? The bladder is a muscular organ that stores urine expelled during urination. A distended bladder is when it gets inflamed or stretched due to an…

Understanding Schizotypal Personality Disorder Schizotypal Personality Disorder Test: Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD) is a complex and frequently misunderstood mental health condition that falls within the spectrum of personality disorders. Individuals…

Overview Schizoid Personality Disorder Test: Schizoid Personality Disorder (SPD) is a complex and frequently misunderstood mental health condition. It is less common than other personality disorders. Individuals with SPD might…

Untreated sleep apnea life expectancy - Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea, or more commonly sleep apnea, is the most frequent sleep-related breathing issue faced by people. Those with obstructive sleep apnea…

World Alzheimer's Day: Overview Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. It is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory…

What is Paranoid Personality Disorder? Are you someone with a pervasive pattern of distrust and suspicion of others, with no apparent reason? This might be a symptom of paranoid personality…

Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD) is a complex psychological condition characterized by chronic feelings of inadequacy, extreme sensitivity to criticism, and a pervasive fear of rejection and humiliation. Individuals with AvPD…

Introduction Intrusive vs. impulsive thoughts are often confused with one another. Even though they may sound similar, they are very different from each other. Intrusive thoughts may mean something that…

Introduction: COPD and Heart Failure COPD and heart failure are distinct medical conditions with similar symptoms, such as breathlessness. A distinguishing characteristic between the two conditions is based on different…

What is Pulmonary Vascular Congestion? Pulmonary Vascular Disease (PVD) is a term used for conditions related to the blood vessels leading to and from the lungs. It also involves the…

Introduction Depression is a complex and often debilitating mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It extends beyond temporary feelings of sadness or low mood and can have…

Introduction Bipolar disorder, previously called manic-depressive illness or manic depression, is a mental disorder that causes unusual fluctuations in a person's mood, concentration, energy and activity levels. This in return,…

Introduction Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood, energy, and behavior changes from mania to depression. Bipolar disorder affects over 10 million people in the United…

Overview: Is Crohn’s Disease A Disability? Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that mostly affects the digestive tract. It can result in a variety of unpleasant symptoms…

Overview: Dysthymia vs Major Depression In today's fast-paced, rapidly evolving, and demanding world, stress and depression have become inevitable, affecting millions worldwide. Statistics demonstrate 16.2 million adults in the United…

Crohn's Disease Self-Care Measures: Do’s and Dont’s Self-care is a behavioral practice of intentional actions to preserve, improve and nurture one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Adopting healthy practices to…

Overview Mental health plays a significant role in shaping one’s personality and laying down the foundation of an informed society. It forms the basis of a quality life. In recent…

Introduction: International Clinical Trials Day 2023 International Clinical Trials Day is an annual event celebrated on May 20th to raise awareness about the importance of clinical trials in medical research…

HPV vs Herpes: Introduction HPV vs Herpes: Human papillomavirus (HPV) and herpes, enclosed of different genetic makeup, are sexually transmitted viruses producing lesions around the mouth or genitals. It spreads…

Introduction HPV Bumps On the Tongue: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. About 80% of women may get HPV at least once…

Overview: Build Your Immune System to Fight HPV How to Build Your Immune System to Fight HPV? Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of viruses that are harmless and usually…

Introduction Hot flashes and nausea are symptoms that can occur concurrently or on their own. Hot flashes are sudden warm sensations that can lead to sweating and flushing of the…

Introduction 9 foods that fight hot flashes - Waking up on a Sunday morning, planning to spend the day doing your favorite activities, and all of a sudden, your skin…

Overview Emphysema is a lung condition that results in shortness of breath. It damages the air sacs of the lungs called alveoli. There are various types of emphysema, of which…

Introduction Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory, often painful disorder in which the tissue that lines the uterus (the endometrium) grows outside the uterus. The development of endometrial-like tissue outside the…

Introduction About 8 out of 10 women must have had an HPV infection at some point in time by the age of 50. Therefore, there is an emerging need to…

Overview Signs perimenopause is ending - Perimenopause is a natural transition period every female body undergoes to indicate the onset of menopause. The word ‘peri’ means around and ‘menopause’ refers…

Introduction What is the number one symptom of menopause? What are the 34 symptoms of menopause? Will you experience all of them? If you are having irregular periods or unexpected…

Introduction Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health disorder characterized by compulsive behavior and uncontrollable obsessions. Understanding how OCD works and what causes OCD to get worse is the…

Introduction The term "airflow obstruction" refers to the obstruction or narrowing of the airways that compromise ventilation. An obstruction may partially or totally prevent air from getting into your lungs.…

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term inflammatory lung condition characterized by a persistent cough and shortness of breath. While smoking is responsible for 85-90% of COPD cases,…

A burning sensation, quick trips to the restroom, or simply a little dribble? Introduction: Bladder control problems cause the bladder to leak urine without your awareness. These issues are four…

Overview Birth control is also popularly called contraception. It refers to using devices, pills, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. Birth control is of various types. It can be reversible or…

Introduction - Is asthma a disability? Is asthma a disability? Asthma is a chronic illness that affects more than 8.3% of Americans and can lead to breathlessness, coughing, and wheezing.…

About Asthma With the changing seasons, the risk of catching seasonal illnesses becomes high. Seasonal asthma is a type of allergic asthma where an individual experiences asthma flare-ups due to…

Introduction The rare condition known as "Autoimmune Enteropathy" (AIE) is brought on when the intestinal lining becomes inflamed or irritated as a result of the body's immune system attacking itself.…

Overview Sound mental health is essential at every step of life, from childhood to adulthood. It affects how we feel, think and act by affecting our emotional, physical, psychological, and…

Introduction: How to Fight Seasonal Depression? - Seasonal depression is a type of depression majorly known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It is often called "winter depression" because the symptoms…

Introduction: Endogenous Depression - Depression was once divided into two categories: endogenous (meaning "from within") and exogenous (meaning "from without"). These names were chosen to indicate whether depression was caused…

COPD Awareness Month: November is celebrated as COPD Awareness Month. The premise of observing this month is to build awareness regarding the significance of a healthy respiratory system and bring…

Introduction: Is COPD Contagious? It is one of the most frequently searched questions regarding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD). COPD is a respiratory disorder that entails two respiratory conditions, Emphysema…

Overview: Have you ever heard of a condition called Terminal Ileitis? Does it ring an alarm? Do not worry, it is not as scary as it sounds. This condition is…

What is Good Clinical Practice In Research? The Research Industry plays a pivotal role in advancing medicine and improving the quality of life. Research helps to find out answers that…

Overview: Clinical Trials act as a roadmap for the Research Industry by providing thorough information on new drugs, medical devices, or medical strategies. Clinical Trials are an integral part of…

Introduction: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a long-term mental illness marked by obsessions, compulsions, or both. It involves a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions), which cause one to engage…

Overview: Are chest tightness, frequent coughing, and shortness of breath a part of your life? It might be an indication of Asthma. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting your…

Overview: Clinical Trials hold a high value in the field of medicine. They allow the medical community to learn more about conditions, reduce disease burden, and enhance the overall health…

Introduction Living with Crohn's disease can be challenging. Your routine life is turned upside down with frequent restroom visits and stomach aches. The condition takes a toll on mental well-being…

Overview: A chronic respiratory condition called Asthma results in inflammation and airway narrowing. An Asthma exacerbation occurs when a person's Asthma gets worse or develops new symptoms. Exacerbations, also known…

Overview of Major Depressive Disorder: Feeling sadness is a normal part of living. There are some moments that make you happy and others that leave you feeling lonely and sad.…

Difference between Crohn's and Colitis - Overview: Have you been suffering from stomach cramps for weeks? Do you feel exhausted and have gained weight? And you're always running to the…

Overview of Bladder Infection Vs UTI: Urinary Tract Infection also called UTI is an infection of the lower abdomen that is extremely painful if not treated in time. The infection…

Overview: Women tend to go through a transition phase around menopause referred to as a perimenopausal depression. It is a common state in which a woman feels vulnerable and weak…

Overview: Consent for research participation involves an informed consent process. This procedure entails sharing information and ongoing communication between the investigator (researcher) and the possible research participant (subject). There is…

Introduction  Birth control (oral contraceptives) is considered the first-line treatment choice for endometriosis flare-ups. If you've been diagnosed with endometriosis or are suffering from one or more symptoms linked to…

What is Crohn's Disease? Crohn’s disease, also called regional enteritis or ileitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). It is…

Overview: While straining yourself, if you find it difficult to breathe and experience coughing fits, there might be 2 possible causes: Asthma or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). It might…

INTRODUCTION From early childhood, our parents have been teaching us the names of different emotions that we experience. We were taught how to correctly communicate emotions to let others around…

What is Cervical Cancer? Cervical Cancer pertains to abnormal cell development in the cervical region, capable of invading or spreading to other areas of the body as it progresses. The…

The emergence of COVID-19 towards the end of 2019 necessitated the establishment of a new normal in the Healthcare industry. Decentralization of Clinical Trials played a major part in it.…

The increasing speed of the COVID-19 spread has put an immense pressure on global healthcare systems. Since the introduction of the new COVID-19 variant— Omicron in November 2021, experts are…