A Boil on the eyelid, more commonly known as Stye or Hordeolum, is an infection that affects the oil glands in the eyelid causing a red and tender bump. Many people use the term “Boil” to describe a skin infection that may start in a hair follicle or an oil gland. At first, the skin surrounding the affected… Read More »
This term refers to a partial or complete loss of vision without obvious defect or change in the affected eye. Amblyopia, also known as Lazy Eye, is an early childhood condition featuring reduced vision in one eye. Medical experts state that Amblyopia rarely affects both eyes. It occurs when the brain focuses more on one eye than the… Read More »
It’s a term that describes the surgical removal of a Fallopian tube. The Fallopian tubes, also known as Oviducts or Uterine tubes, are female structures that consist of narrow ducts located in the abdominal cavity. Their primary function is carrying a fertilized egg from the ovary to the womb. However, sometimes the sperm can’t reach the egg due to a… Read More »
It’s an oligosaccharide made in laboratories used as food additive and possible medicine. An oligosaccharide is a type of polymeric carbohydrate usually found in many plants. This saccharide polymer can function as Prebiotic, which means it contributes to the growth or development of certain kinds of bacteria in the colon. These bacteria play a significant role in the… Read More »
Teriflunomide, sometimes sold under the brand name Aubagio or Denopsy, is a medication used to treat Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system possibly caused by a malfunction of the immune system which ends up destroying myelin. The term Myelin refers to the fatty substance that surrounds and protects nerve fibers of the… Read More »
It’s a neurological issue that occurs due to an inflammation of the spinal cord which can damage myelin. Transverse Myelitis refers to an inflammation of both sides of a section of the spinal cord, a highly significant part of the central nervous system. This condition damages the myelin, a fatty material that wraps around nerve cell projections. When… Read More »
Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI), also known as Traumatic Axonal Injury (TAI), is a term used to describe a severe form of brain trauma. DAI refers to a traumatic brain injury that occurs due to acceleration/deceleration or a rotational force that makes the brain rapidly shift inside the skull. This injury results in the disconnection of the axons, the… Read More »
It’s a term that describes an ocular condition caused by a defect in the lens of the eye. The term “Aniseikonia” comes from the greek wors “an” (not), “is” (equal), and “eikōn” (icon or image). The literal meaning being “unequal image.” It refers to a condition featuring a defect of the binocular vision that results in the retinal… Read More »
