Pancreatic cancer—The silent killer
All about the pancreas The pancreas is a pear-shaped organ that is located at the upper left side of the abdomen, behind the stomach. It has two main functions—exocrine and endocrine—which are..
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Familial Mediterranean fever: a borderless disease
«When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras». This is a widely known medical aphorism meaning that when trying to diagnose a patient, doctors should first consider common diseases and no..
Your blood is gold! Learn about components of blood and symptoms and treatment of blood disorders
An adult human body contains approximately 5 liters of blood, which contains different metals such as iron, chromium, and zinc, as well as about 0.2 milligrams of gold [1]! Human blood is essential t..
Phenylketonuria: symptoms, treatment, diagnosis and genetics
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited, autosomal recessive condition that was first described by a Norwegian physician, Dr. Ivar Asbjorn Folling, in 1934 [1]. Patients with PKU have problems processi..
Cancer and diet: How does everyday diet affect your risk of cancer?
Cancer is a multifactorial disease that is influenced by different elements, including genetics and environmental factors. Family history and changes in the DNA – known as mutations – are major g..
Rare diseases: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare inherited muscle disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration that leads to difficulties walking and reduces life expectancy. It is a sin..
The genetics of hair loss: alopecia and more
Hair loss is a common problem that affects millions of men and women around the world. While genetics is believed to be the most significant factor contributing to hair loss, other factors can also p..
Are migraines genetic? What is a migraine, what are the symptoms and what are the causes?
If you are unlucky enough to suffer from migraines, you will know that a migraine is not just a bad headache. The headache and accompanying symptoms can be extremely debilitating and often leave suff..
Understanding azoospermia, one of the most common causes of male infertility
Azoospermia is a medical condition characterized by the absence of sperm in the ejaculate and is a major cause of male infertility. It affects 1 in 10 infertile men and overall 1 in 100 men worldwide..
Preeclampsia – diagnosis, symptoms, genetics, causes, and treatment
Preeclampsia, also known as “toxemia of pregnancy”, is a serious blood pressure disorder that can occur during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth. It is a leading cause of death worldwide for ..
