Category Archives: diseases

Introduction The sudden or premature death of Hollywood actors frequently draws widespread public attention due to their high-profile status. Understanding common medical and lifestyle-related causes behind these deaths provides insight into broader health risks associated with the entertainment industry. This article reviews prevalent causes, including cardiovascular disease, substance abuse, mental health issues, cancers, and accidental… Read More »

Introduction The sudden death of athletes is a profoundly distressing event, often prompting scrutiny from the medical community, sporting bodies, and the public. Despite the generally superior physical conditioning of athletes, certain medical conditions predispose them to acute, life-threatening events. This article critically reviews the primary medical causes of death among athletes, encompassing cardiovascular, neurological,… Read More »

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), commonly referred to as the Congo Virus, is a tick-borne viral disease caused by the Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus (CCHFV). This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Congo Virus, covering its origin, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and recent advancements. Origin CCHF was first identified in the Crimean Peninsula in the… Read More »

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a potentially life-threatening complication that can occur after childbirth. It demands immediate attention and skilled management from medical professionals. This article provides a thorough understanding of PPH, its causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and management, catering specifically to healthcare providers. I. Introduction Postpartum hemorrhage is defined as excessive bleeding, either obvious or… Read More »

Microdeletion syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, has been a subject of growing interest and research within the field of genetics and medicine. This syndrome is characterized by the deletion of a small segment of genetic material from one of the chromosomes. While each specific microdeletion syndrome is associated with distinct clinical features, there are commonalities… Read More »

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES), also known as gastrinoma, is a rare medical condition characterized by the development of tumors called gastrinomas in the pancreas or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). These tumors are neuroendocrine tumors that produce excessive amounts of the hormone gastrin. Gastrin plays a key role in regulating stomach acid production.… Read More »

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) or brittle bone disease is a group of autosomal dominant inherited disorders with abnormality in Type 1 collagen.[1], which usually result in bone fragility[2]. Emedicine  Frequency of OI in USA and worldwide, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, classification and differential diagnosis. The Cleveland Clinic Explains the types and management of the Osteogenesis Imperfecta… Read More »

According to Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing (2001). The main reason people were dropping private health insurance is the raising cost of premiums. The introduction of rebate will make private health insurance more easily affordable to both new and existing members and will halt the decline in the participation rate. It will give… Read More »

  Health expenditure According to Harper (2003) health is a large component of the Australian economy currently involving well over $40 billion of public and private expenditure (or 8.5% of GDP), around 32% of which is privately funded. The cost to Government of the rebate must be seen in this context and reviewed against the… Read More »