Corns and Calluses 7 Interesting Facts of Corns and Calluses •Corns and calluses are typically caused by thickening of the keratin layers of the epidermis due to excessive pressure exerted over a bony prominence of the foot. •Loss of the normal fat pad, improper footwear, toe deformities, increased activity level, and systemic diseases (rheumatoid arthritis) …
Condyloma Acuminatum Condyloma acuminatum, also known as anogenital warts, is a sexually transmitted viral disease of the penis, vulva, vagina, cervix, perineum, and perianal area caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). More than 100 subtypes of the HPV virus have been identified, yet 90% of genital warts are caused by HPV types 6 or 11. …
Concussion Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury manifesting with self-limited symptoms at the less severe end of the brain injury spectrum. The Fifth International Conference on Concussion in Sport (2016) defines sports-related concussion as a traumatic brain injury induced by biomechanical forces caused either by a direct blow to the head, face, neck or elsewhere on …
Comorbid Diabetes and Hepatic Cirrhosis Liver disease encompasses a broad spectrum of conditions from mild disease with minimal implications to full-blown and decompensated disease with profound metabolic and circulatory changes. •Metabolic syndrome refers to a group of conditions that are strongly associated with risks for cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus (DM), and liver disease, among others. Characteristics include …
8 Interesting Facts of Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is a malignant neoplasm of the colon or rectum, most commonly adenocarcinoma; clinical presentation ranges from asymptomatic to imminently life threatening (eg, perforation, obstruction) Often detected by screening or by evaluation of anemia, weight loss, or blood in stool Diagnosis is based on history and physical examination …
Colorado Tick Fever Colorado tick fever is an acute, self-limited febrile illness caused by infection with a Coltivirus. Epidemiology & Demographics •Incidence: Approximately 330 cases reported per yr in the U.S. •Demographics: Children and adults of both genders. •Geography: Rocky Mountains at elevations of 4000 to 10,000 feet. Sporadic cases have been reported from areas …
7 Interesting Facts of Colic Colic is a common condition of infancy with a reported incidence between 5% and 20% of otherwise healthy infants aged between 3 weeks and 3 months The symptoms of colic include excessive crying more than 3 hours per day for more than 3 days per week for longer than 3 weeks …