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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine reproductive disorder of females, which is common among females of reproductive age. This hormonal imbalance is frequent among females in the age...

A functional imaging technique that utilizes radioactive substances, known as radiotracers, to measure and visualize changes in metabolic processes and physiological activities, such as blood flow,...

Dentistry is an important branch of healthcare that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of issues related to oral health. One of the primary aspects of dentistry is preventive care...

Heart diseases refer to conditions that affect the heart, its vessels, muscles, valves, or internal electric pathways responsible for muscular contraction. Coronary artery disease is the most common...

Nephrology is an area of medical science that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and management of various kidney diseases and disorders. Some common kidney diseases and conditions treated under...

Urology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders related to the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. It encompasses the surgical as well...

The term pregnancy refers to the period when one or more fetuses develop inside a woman's womb or uterus. It involves a series of changes that occur in a woman's body as a baby develops within the...

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a medical condition, wherein the ductus arteriosus blood vessel fails to close after birth. This causes a portion of oxygenated blood from the left heart to flow...

Probiotics refer to the living microorganisms, whose consumption is regarded to have health benefits, generally by restoring and improving gut flora. They are safe to consume but they may result in...

Hearing disorders are a type of disorder wherein the affected person is not able to perceive or process auditory information. Hearing disorders may lead to hearing loss which can be partial or...

Bacteria are living organisms found ubiquitously in nature and have only one biological cell. They constitute a wide domain of prokaryotic microorganisms. In bacteria, unfolded proteins are...

Proteins are biopolymeric structures that are made up of amino acids. They are essential for the body as they are an important constituent of cells. Proteins are also involved in important...

Pruritus (itch) is a sensation that leads to the desire or reflex to scratch. If the sensation lasts for six weeks or beyond, then it is referred to as chronic pruritus. The signs and symptoms of...

Psoriasis is a non-communicable and chronic autoimmune disease. It is characterized by red, itchy scaly patches mostly on the knees, elbows, back and scalp. There are five main forms of psoriasis. It...

A psychiatric disease is a mental illness which significantly disrupts the thinking, behavior and mood of an individual and severely increases the risk of pain, death, disability or loss of freedom...

Psychiatric disorders refer to various health conditions that affect the thoughts, behaviour and mood of a person. Clinically, these disorders can be characterised by disturbances in behaviour,...

Pathology refers to the study of a disease which acts as a connecting link between science and medicine. Psychopathology is the connecting link between the science and clinical practice of psychology...

Psychosomatic medicine refers to an interdisciplinary medical specialty that studies the effects of behavioral, social and psychological factors on bodily functions and quality of life in both...

Public health emergencies can be defined as events that adversely impact the public health system and/or its protective infrastructure such as water, sanitation, shelter, food, fuel and health...

Health is a state where a person has complete emotional, physical and mental wellbeing and it is dependent upon a stable mind and healthy environment. Public health refers to the science of...

Pulmonary fibrosis refers to a medical condition that causes scarring in the lungs over time. The scarring in the lungs thickens with passage of time and makes it difficult for the person to breathe...

Radiation oncology refers to a medical field which utilizes a multidisciplinary approach for the treatment of cancer. It makes use of radiation therapy, which involves the treatment of patients with...

Radiation therapy refers to a technique used for treating cancer with the help of high energy charged particles. It is one of the three major modalities utilized for the treatment of malignant...

Radiopharmaceutical chemistry is the field of chemistry that aims at exploring the role of radiopharmaceuticals or radiotracers in developing scientific and clinical tools for use in the medical...

A biomarker is a biological molecule present in the blood, other body fluids or tissues, that indicates normal or abnormal process, condition or a disease. It can act as an alternative tool and is...

The disorders which affect the brain and which are caused by an injury are treated within the field of brain injury medicine. It encompasses medical, physical, cognitive, sensory, and behavioral...

Cancer is a life threatening disease and it can be treated with anti-cancer drugs. These drugs have been developed over the years, from natural substances primarily from minerals and green plants to...

Skeletal muscles are organs of the vertebrate muscular system that are commonly connected to bones of the skeleton by tendons. They are present throughout the body and respond to stimuli by...

Cancer refers to a collection of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division resulting in the development of abnormal cells which may infiltrate and destroy the normal body cells. There are...

Epilepsy is a brain condition in which a person experiences repeated seizures. It is a common and non-communicable neurological disease that affects both males as well as females of all ages across...