Category: Health

Otoplasty is a form of cosmetic surgery wherein the outer part of the ear is reshaped to make it look better. There are various reasons as why a person would want this surgery.  Some cases are even performed in children who are born partially or completely missing auricle (or outer part of the ear) since…

ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (more popularly known as STEMI) is one type of heart attack which could be detected by an electrocardiogram test or ECG. Annually, it is estimated that there are at least 250,000 in the US who fall victim of STEMI.     Heart attacks (or myocardial infarctions) happen when a coronary…

When we hear reports telling about heart attack and cardiac arrest, we can’t help but wonder if they are similar or different.  Even the doctors use these two terms interchangeably but they are actually two different things.   A heart attack (myocardial infarction) happens when a coronary artery or one of the arteries that provides…

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (or GAD) can be seen in both adult and youth populace.  It is characterized by insistent and uncontrolled worry.  People experiencing GAD get stuck physically and mentally as one of their problems leads to a whole new series of problems.       The Anxiety Cycle The cycle can be described with…

Definition                                                                                   A medical condition called dyslipidemia occurs when your body has an abnormal level of blood lipids.  One common form of dyslipidemia is hyperlipidemia characterized by high lipid levels.  On the other hand, when there’s an abnormally low lipid levels, another form of dyslipidemia, the hypolipidimia, happens.   These two forms of dyslipidemias can affect…

Electronystagmography (or simply put as ENG) is an ordinary diagnostic used to examine problems relating to the inner ear: semicircular canals, oculomotor nerve and vestibulocochlear nerve. Semicircular canals are canals found in the inner ear lined with hair and bear the endolymph, a fluid that plays significant role in balance.   Oculomotor nerve (also known…

Statistic shows that there are estimated 200,000 newly diagnosed cases of epilepsy in the United States annually.  Of course, this number indicates only the reported cases.   Further, not everyone within this number can control their seizures.  Only 30% of them can manage their seizures completely with the help of anticonvulsant medication.  And for the…

Definition Melanocyte is a layer of cells in the innermost layer of the epidermis that produces melanin or the brown-black skin pigment that controls skin and hair color.  The melanin helps in protecting our skin from the damage caused by the sun’s rays.  When cells expand in a controlled manner, the lesion produced is what…

Description Actinic Keratosis, simply known as AK, is the second most common condition treated by dermatologists.  It is defined as a skin growth that develops due to sun exposure over many years.  While this condition is common, this greatly concerns the skin professionals since it can develop into a form of skin cancer.  Furthermore, it…

Adrenal glands are endocrine glands that have the ability to produce different hormones such as steroids aldosterone, cortisol and adrenaline.  These glands are located just above the kidneys and have a series of layers with variety of functions and built.     If you feel dizzy, light-headed and tired always, there is a chance that…