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It is one of the significant medical problem in young children. It is one of the cause for irreversible renal damage in association with abnormalities of the urinary tract and vesicoureteric reflux. In infancy the incidence of UTI is same in boys and girls, since route of infection id soften hematogenous and boys have higher incidence of urinary tract anomalies like posterior urethral valves.

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Medications used in heart attack

The main way to prevent progressive damage is to restore blood flow quickly. Antithrombotic agents are initial treatment of choice and need to be given as soon as possible. It reduces the morbidity and mortality rates. Thrombolytic therapy is highly effective if given with in 30 min to 1 hr.

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Davidson Disease

Davidson's disease is the other name for the Microvillus inclusion disease. The condition is also referred as congenital microvillus atrophy and sometimes also called as microvillus atrophy. It is a rare genetic disorder of the small intestine in which there is absence of microvilli which serve as an important medium for absorption of various digested food.

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Child hood asthma

Childhood asthma is a chronic disease of the childhood. It is caused by inflammation of airways.

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Testosterone therapy

The possibilities of testosterone therapy are enticing in increasing the muscle mass, sharpen the memory and mental focus, too boost libido, and improve energy level. As you get older, testosterone therapy may sound like the ultimate anti-aging formula.

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Exercises for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist.

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Scabies infestation

Scabies is an infestation by the itch mite, Sarcoptes scabiei. They are tiny, just 1/3 millimeter long, and burrow into the skin to produce intense itching, which tends to be worse at night. The mites which cause scabies are not visible with the naked eye but can be seen with a magnifying glass or microscope.

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Epilepsy and pregnancy

Years ago, women who had epilepsy were often discouraged from getting pregnant. Thanks to early and regular prenatal care. However, don't panic if you have a seizure while you're pregnant. Remember, there are many normal, healthy babies born to women who had seizures during their pregnancy.

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Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease

Gingivitis, also generally called gum disease or periodontal disease, describes the events that begin with bacterial growth in your mouth and may end ? if not properly treated ? with tooth loss due to destruction of the tissue that surrounds your teeth.

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Jansen Disease

Jansen disease is a skeletal abnormality in which the epiphyses are normal, but the metaphyseal tissues are replaced by masses of cartilage, producing interference with endochondral bone formation, expansion and thinning of the metaphyseal cortices. It is also known as Jansen metaphyseal dystotosis. Murk Jansen Type Metaphyseal chondordysplasia, JMC

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