Conditions

Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, (MGUS), describes the medical condition where abnormal “M-proteins” start to enter the bloodstream. M-proteins form in the bone marrow, which is the soft tissue in the bones that produces white blood cells. MGUS is a condition that typically affects men over the age of 70-years old.  MGUS is challenging for medical […]

Paralytic ileus describes a medical condition affecting the intestines. The intestines are a part of the gastrointestinal tract, along with the colon. When any portion of this system experiences a partial or complete blockage, it can result in the onset of paralytic ileus. As a result of the condition, the affected individual starts to notice […]

An interesting fact that you may not know is that each and every one of the nerves in your body is actually protected by a sheath. No, we’re not referring to somewhere that you’d store your knife. A sheath in the context of medicine is protective tissue that surrounds your nerves and keeps them safe […]

Synovial inflammation is also known as synovitis. This condition develops when the synovium portion of a joint in your body gets inflamed. In your joints, stratum synovial is an essential part of connective tissue that pads the capsule of your joints. The articular capsule of your joints look like a bubble, this bubble covers the joints […]

A healthy heart has a regular rhythm that consists of a synchronized pattern that is consistent. The lower and upper chambers of your heart work together to make this pattern which consists of a beat, then a pause, then another beat. People who suffer from bigeminy are missing the correct pause following each beat. Specifically, […]

A boxer’s fracture is when there is a break in the bone in the hand that connects to the knuckle. Most doctors don’t call the fracture a boxer’s fracture because boxers don’t get this injury. They mostly call the injury a brawler’s fracture. Brawlers have not learned how to punch without injuring themselves. A boxer’s […]