Razi Brown Compare and Contrast Graves disease vs Hashimotos Thyroiditis: Differences and Similarities Graves disease and Hashimotos Thyroiditis may be confusing when you do not know the differences between them. I will compare and contrast Hashimoto thyroiditis and Graves disease to help you understand them. I will use their causes, symptoms, signs, ultrasound scan findings and Treatment modalities. …
What is Hashimotos Thyroiditis Disease? Hashimotos Thyroiditis is an Autoimmune disorder whereby the body produces antibodies against itself that leads to the destruction of the Thyroid gland thereby causing a Thyroid Disease known as Thyrotoxicosis in the early phase of Hashimotos Thyroiditis or Hypothyroidism in the late phase. Hashimotos Thyroiditis is also known as Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis. …
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus definition Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a form of Diabetes Mellitus that is also known as Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM). There are different types of Diabetes Mellitus that may occur in Children, Adults and Pregnant Women. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus results from resistance to the action of insulin on …
Vegetation in ecology plays a vital role in our natural ecosystem and also supports the biosphere in various ways. Vegetation helps to regulate the flow of numerous biogeochemical cycles, most importantly those of water, carbon, and nitrogen; it also contributes in the local and global energy balances. The term vegetation refers to …
What is a Tracheostomy? A Tracheostomy is an artificial opening made on the anterior part of the neck in which the upper part of the Trachea communicates with the outside air and the opening is maintained by a Tracheostomy Tube for the purpose of relieving airway obstruction or protecting the airway in …
What is Osteomyelitis? Infection of the bone and bone marrow is called Osteomyelitis. Bone infections are important because of their ability to cause serious complications and permanent disability. Infections of the bones are commoner in infants and toddlers than in children. The part of the bone commonly affected in Osteomyelitis is the metaphysis. The bones …
Six Common Financial Mistakes Young adults make Financial mistakes are inevitable as humans cannot see into the future to know what happens and how to make use of their money. But when you review your financial statement, budget or whatever your expenses are monthly or yearly, you will understand that there are …
What are Bed Sores? Bed sores are tissue death (or necrosis) with ulceration of the skin due to prolonged pressure. Bed sores are also known as Pressure sores or Pressure ulcers. They are also called Decubitus ulcers. Whatever you called them, bed sores are skin ulcers affecting both the skin and the underlying tissues depending on …