Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells, a type of blood cells that produces antibodies and serves important immune function. Multiple myeloma is also known as plasma cell myeloma and simple myeloma. As the cancer progresses, bone pain, bleeding, frequent infections, and anemia may occur. The cause of Read more…
Smoking is a practice in which a substance is burned and the resulting smoke is breathed in to be tasted and absorbed into the bloodstream. Tobacco is the most common substance smoked. Smoking implements include cigarettes, pipes, cigars, hookahs and bongs. Smoking generally has negative health effects, because smoke inhalation Read more…
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects the urinary tract which consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and the urethra. The role of the urinary tract is to make and stores urine. Urine is one of the waste products of your body. Urine is made in the Read more…
Dear Dr. Manny, My kids keep getting sore throats in the winter. I can’t help but wonder. How do I know whether they have strep throat? When do I need to get them tested? Thanks for your question. Not all sore throats are the same. Some of them are related to allergies, some of Read more…
Epilepsy is a disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures. Epileptic seizures are episodes that can vary from brief periods to long periods of vigorous shaking which can result in physical injuries. If you are asking the question, “can surgery fix epilepsy”, you must Read more…
Snoring is hoarse or harsh sound from nose or mouth that occurs when breathing is partially obstructed while sleeping. Sometimes, the sound may be soft but in most cases, it can be loud and unpleasant causing sleep deprivation to the snorer and those around him. Snoring can be a sign Read more…
Researchers say even younger people who are healthy need to watch their cholesterol It’s long been established that high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) — colloquially known as “bad” cholesterol — can lead to serious cardiovascular problems in older individuals. But a new study suggests that young people with Read more…
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located at the back of the abdominal cavity. Kidney serves a very vital function in filtering the blood and removing waste products of metabolism such as urea, salts from the body leading to the formation of urine. Urine drains from the kidney through a Read more…
Kidney transplant is the removal of a kidney from a body and placed in the body of a patient with end-stage kidney disease. Kidney transplant is also known as renal transplant. There are two types of kidney transplant depending on the origin of the donor organ. This classification of kidney Read more…
The World Health Report 2002 identified high blood pressure as the “third-ranked factor for disability-adjusted life years.” Recent analyses show 972 million people worldwide are living with hypertension and that the number will escalate to 1.56 billion by the year 2025.[1] Uncontrolled hypertension is a significant cause of disability and premature Read more…