How are antibodies produced?
Antibodies are Y-shaped specialized proteins used by the immune system to identify and remove antigens and other foreign bodies such as viruses. They are also known as immunoglobulins and they…
Collagen Deficiency
Collagen deficiency can bring about collagen vascular diseases, which is a group of disease that affect connective tissue. Collagen is a protein connective tissue that helps hold up your skin,…
Dependent Edema
Edema is a medical term that refers to swelling. Most body parts swell as a result of inflammation or injury. The whole body can be affected or just a small…
Pinched Nerve In Ankle
The medical name for a pinched nerve in the ankle is tarsal tunnel syndrome. It is very similar to a more common disorder known as carpal tunnel syndrome that happens…
Discoid Atelectasis
The collapse of part of the whole of the lungs is a condition known as discoid atelectasis. The collapsed part does not re-inflate properly and is therefore devoid of any…
Iron Saturation
Iron saturation has been known to vary from time to time, and one should know when the range is sufficient of not. When you have low iron saturation, you may…
Atrophic Kidney
Atrophic kidney is a medical term used to describe a condition of shrinkage of kidney. Atrophic tends to be extremely small in size. It can occur due to dysfunction of…
Candida Auris (Superbugs)- What you need to know
There is an uncommon but dangerous fungus infection that is resistant to drugs called Candida Auris (C. Auris) People who have a suppressed immune system when exposed to this pathogen…
Distended Bowel
A condition of swelling or enlargement of the bowel is referred to as a distended bowel. It can occur due to a variety of different reason, including intestinal blockages and…
Dried Blood in Ear
Dried blood in ear is often eliminated along with ear discharge. The drainage may consist of dried blood and fluid, wax, and/or pus. Dried blood in ear can occur due…