Oral cancer Oral cancer, also known as mouth cancer or cancer of the oral cavity, is a type of cancer that begins in the mouth, lips, or throat. The most common type is squamous cell carcinoma, which develops in the flat cells lining the oral cavity. Other types include verrucous carcinoma, lymphoma, mucosal melanoma, and […]
Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN) is a type of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) that is typically malignant. GTN arises from abnormal growth of placental tissue in the uterus and can include conditions like invasive moles and choriocarcinomas. While rare, GTN is highly curable, especially in low-risk cases, and typically responds well to chemotherapy. Types Choriocarcinoma A […]
Brain tumors A brain tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue that develops within the brain. These tumors can be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). Brain tumors can arise from brain tissue, or they can develop elsewhere in the body and spread to the brain. Tumors are abnormal growths of cells, and they can be […]
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are mental health conditions that can affect women during pregnancy and up to one year after childbirth. These disorders, which include depression, anxiety, and postpartum psychosis, can have significant consequences for maternal and infant health. PMADs are common, affecting approximately 15-20% of pregnant […]
Unstable mind “Unstable mind” is a common, though informal, term used to describe someone who struggles with managing their emotions, thoughts, or behaviors, often to the point where it impacts their daily life. While not a formal diagnosis, it’s a phrase used to describe a range of mental health conditions or experiences where someone may […]
Mood Swings Mood swings are sudden changes in how you feel. They’re caused by changing levels of brain chemicals. They can be a regular part of life, like hunger. Or they can be a sign that something else is going on, like adolescence, the transition to menopause or a mood disorder. The sudden changes in […]
Avascular Necrosis Avascular necrosis is a disease that results from the temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone. When blood supply is cut off, the bone tissue dies and the bone collapses. If avascular necrosis happens near a joint, the joint surface may collapse. This condition may happen in any bone. It […]
Headaches Headaches are a very common condition that most people will experience many times during their lives. The main symptom of a headache is pain in your head or face. There are several types of headaches, and tension headaches are the most common. While most aren’t dangerous and certain types can be a sign of […]
Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS) A Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS) occurs when the wall that separates the two sides of your nose is shifted to one side. A deviated septum means that the nasal septum (the bone and cartilage that divide the nose in the middle) is crooked, making one nasal passage smaller than the other. […]
Cervical carcinoma Cervical carcinoma, or cervical cancer, is a cancer that develops in the lining of the cervix. Caused by abnormal cell growth .The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb). The cervix connects the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). Cervical cancer usually develops slowly over time. Before cancer appears in […]