Introduction: What is a Hernia? A hernia is a condition in which an organ, like the intestines, pushes through an area where it shouldn't be. A hernia can occur at the site where an internal body...

Which vaccines should I take during my pregnancy? Pregnant ladies need some vaccines during pregnancy for their safety such as Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acellular, Pertussis) which is given between...

Open versus Endoscopic Approach in Gall Bladder Surgery Endoscopic Approach The laparoscopic Cholecystectomy has clearly replaced open surgery. This technique became gradually over the years the gold...

Did you hear about Silent heart attack or Silent myocardial infarctions? It represents between 22-64% of all myocardial infarctions. It can happen without chest pain, and some times with atypical...

What is bruxism? Bruxism is a term that describes gnashing or grinding your teeth. It’s an oral activity disorder which is not related to normal functions like eating or talking. There are usually...

What is meant by heart block? To understand heart block, we need to now an idea about the electricity of the heart. The conduction system consists of Sino atrial node, atrioventricular node, His...

Complications after Gall bladder surgery Gallbladder removal or cholecystectomy is a safe procedure but like other surgeries small risks of complications needs to be mentioned. There are general...

What is the most serious kind of heart block and how do you treat it? The most serious type of heart block is third degree or what we call complete heart block. In this case the atrial activity is...

What signs of TMJ require your attention & a visit to the doctor? TMJ as with all other joints can be injured, fractured, become sore & swell that causes several issues like movement limitation for...

How many types of heart blocks are there? There are three types First degree heart block manifested by ECG by prolonged PR interval without symptoms. Second degree heart block has two arms Mobitz I...