Kenneth Kee: 522 books

Kyphosis is a curving of the spine that causes a bowing or rounding of the back which leads to a hunchback or slouching posture.Kyphosis can occur at any age although it is rare at birth.Adolescent kyphosis, also known as Scheuermann's disease, is caused by the wedging together of several bones...

What is Congenital heart disease? Congenital Heart Disease is an abnormality or defect in the heart when the baby is born. Who is at risk of having a Congenital Heart Disease? Familial: Poor development of the heart during the first 3 months of pregnancy either due to genetics...

This book describes the Ganglion, Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions A ganglion is a medical disorder consisting of a cyst found next to tendon sheath or joint. A ganglion is a small lump that has a thick gel-like material inside it. It looks and feels like a smooth swelling...

Ebstein Anomaly is a rare congenital heart disorder in which parts of the tricuspid valve are defective.The tricuspid valve separates the right lower heart chamber (right ventricle) from the right upper heart chamber (right atrium).In Ebstein Anomaly, the positioning of the tricuspid valve and how...

Age spotsAge spots or Lentigines is a medical disorder that presents as flat, brown or black spots that can appear on areas of the skin that are exposed to the sun.They do not darken following sun exposure (thus differentiating them from ephelides or true freckles).These are also called liver spots...

Heart failure happens when the heart muscle cannot push or eject the blood out of the heartThis is termed systolic heart failure.The heart muscles are stiff and can not fill up with blood readily.This is termed diastolic heart failure.When the heart's pumping becomes less effective, blood may...

Pericarditis is a cardiac disorder where the pericardiac sac surrounding the heart and roots of the great vessels coming from the heart is inflamed.Pericarditis is caused by:A. Infections1. Bacterial- streptococcus2. Viral - cytomegalovirus, enterovirus, influenza virus, hepatitis B virus, adenovirus,...

Brain Diseases The brain is the control center of the body. It controls thoughts, memory, speech and movement. It regulates the function of many organs. When the brain is healthy, it works quickly and automatically. However, when problems occur, the results can be devastating. What are...

Ankylosing Spondylitis is a chronic medical inflammatory disorder of the joints of the spine manifested by fusion (ankylosing) and inflammation (spondylitis) of some or all of the joints and bones of the spine.It is a painful progressive disease involving mainly the spine.It can also induce inflammation...

Transverse myelitis is a neurological disorder caused by inflammation across both sides of one level or segment of the spinal cord.Attacks of inflammation can damage or destroy myelin, the fatty insulating substance that covers nerve cell fibers.This damage causes nervous system scars that interrupt...

This book describes Pulmonary Fibrosis, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases “Singapore scientists have found that a protein, Interleukin 11, or IL11, causes fibrosis disease, which can lead to life-threatening conditions. The discovery paves the way for more effective treatment against...

This book describes Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is a rare genetic disorder in which the red blood cells break down faster than normal. There are 3 features of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) that are...

Herpes zoster or Shingles is a disorder where a crop of blisters produced by the varicella zoster virus form a band across one side of the chest, abdomen or face.The same virus that causes chicken pox causes shingles.Basically it is an extreme form of chickenpox disease.The name of virus that causes...

This book describes Hepatorenal Syndrome, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Hepatorenal syndrome is a disorder in which there is continual failure of the kidneys seen in patients with liver failure often caused by cirrhosis of the liver. It is a severe complication that can result in death. When...