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Meniscus injuries are the medical injuries in the shock-absorbing cartilage (meniscus) of the knee.The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage sited in the knee.Cartilage is found in certain joints and forms a buffer between the bones to protect the joint.The meniscus helps as a shock-absorption...

This book describes Diaphragm Diseases, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases The diaphragm that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities is the main muscle involved in breathing. Similar to any organ or muscle, the diaphragm is prone to disorders and anomalies, which come in many different...

Acidosis is a medical disorder in which there is too much acid in the body fluids.It is just the opposite of alkalosis (too much base inside the body fluids).When the body fluids have too much acid, this is termed acidosis.Acidosis happens when the kidneys and lungs can not keep the body’s pH in...

This book describes Aortitis, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Aortitis is the all-encompassing term given to inflammation of the wall of the aorta. The most frequent causes of aortitis are: 1.The large vessel vasculitides, 2.Giant cell arteritis (GCA) 3.Takayasu arteritis Infectious aortitis...

This book describes Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (Cardiac Fibrosis), Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Cardiac fibrosis due to damage of the heart from myocardial infarction can affect the heart muscles as well causing the heart to stiffen up and have difficulty in pumping This is also called...

This book describes Esophageal Varices, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Esophageal varices are excessively swollen sub-mucosal veins present in the lower third of the esophagus. They are most often an effect of portal hypertension, often due to cirrhosis Patients with esophageal varices...

This book describes Portal Vein Thrombosis, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is the blockage of the portal vein by a thrombus (blood clot). The portal vein, also called the hepatic portal vein, is a vital vessel that supplies up to 75% of blood supply to the...

This book describes Portal Hypertension, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Portal hypertension is the presence of abnormal high blood pressure in the hepatic portal vein. Portal hypertension is defined as a portal pressure of 12 mm Hg or more (normal 5-10 mm Hg). In the normal patient,...

Cough in children may occur from causes anywhere along the airway, from the nose to the alveoli.Cough is a non-specific reaction to irritation anywhere from the pharynx to the lungs.Childhood coughing is a frequent disorder that can cause anxiety in parents.There are significant differences from adult...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a medical disorder that is the most common autoimmune form of arthritis.Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that happen when the body tissues are wrongly attacked by its own immune system which consists of cells and antibodies whose purpose is normally to seek and destroy invaders...

Claw hand is a medical deformity of the hand that causes abnormally bent or curved fingers.This abnormally makes the hand appear similar to the claw of an animal.A claw hand may be frightening to other children and some adults because of the shape of the hand.The disorder may be caused by a congenital...

Chapter 1The Immune SystemWhat is immunity?Immunity can be defined as protection from infection such as bacteria, virus, fungus, foreign body.There are different kinds of immunity.This topic is about how different parts of the bodies work together to keep us from...

The thymus is a specialized organ of the immune system. The function of the thymus is the production and education of T cells which are critical cells of the adaptive immune system and play a central role in cell-mediated immunity: The thymus is largest and most active during the neonatal...

Raynaud’s SyndromeWhat is Raynaud's Syndrome?Raynaud's Syndrome is a rare transient vasospasm of small arteries of the hand precipitated by cold.Arteries are major blood vessels that deliver blood from the heart to different parts of the body.Raynaud's...