The word apraxia originates from the Greek word praxis, which means to act or work. The “a” in apraxia is a prefix meaning without. Apraxia literally means without act or deed. Apraxia is one of the thousands neurological disorders that can be detected right few months after a child is borm. This medical condition is [...]

There was a time that the world was threatened with anthrax (as it still is) as this fatal virus was said to have been used by terrorists to disrupt world order. Anthrax is an infectious disease that originates from a bacterium called as bacillus anthracis. This virus is commonly found in animals like camels, antelopes, [...]

There are a number of congenital conditions that may be noticeable even as early as a child’s birth. One of these medical cases is anotia. Anotia is characterized by the appearance of relatively small ear/s. In worst cases, there is even the lack of an ear. Causes of Anotia Anotia is often related to abnormalities [...]

Peripheral vascular disease, also known as PAD, are circulatory problems that tend to narrow the arteries located in the limbs, therefore the flow of blood is reduced. This is directly related to diseases that affect the arteries responsible for sending blood to the lower extremities. People with this disease usually experience leg pains as they [...]

Are there times when you have colds and you seem to lose your sense of smell? There are actually some individuals who have an impaired sense of smell. This medical condition is known as anosmia. It can notably decrease a person’s capacity to distinguish certain kinds of smell. Animals use the sense of smell more [...]

There are a lot of things that can transmit bacteria and other harmful components into our bodies. These foreign materials can actually bring all kinds of viruses into that can cause various diseases. Amebiasis, also referred to as amebic dysentery, is caused by parasites or a protozoan scientifically termed as entamoeba histolytica. Cause of amebiasis [...]

The sense of sight is an integral part of a person. Having eye problems can cause a lot of discomfort and may even be a hindrance when you do your daily activities. One type of eye impairment is a condition called ambylopia, which is also termed as lazy eye. Amblyopia basically occurs when one of [...]

Brain disorders may come into one’s life especially during old age. Dementia is one kind of brain disorder that is associated with Alzheimer’s disease. It affects the person’s memory, comprehension and language. It basically hinders a person in carrying out his or her common everyday activities. Even with modern studies, there are still no clear [...]

Some people may often relate anemia to ‘tired blood’. This is probably because a person with anemia does not have enough healthy and normal red blood cells to supply adequate oxygen to body tissues. When it fails to do this, a person may feel weak and tired. Cause of anemia Anemia is basically caused by [...]