Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by increased porosity of the skeleton resulting from reduced bone mass – resulting in fractures. Throughout life, bones are continuously remodeled. While a child is growing, the rate of bone formation is greater than the rate of bone breakdown. The skeletal mass continues to increase until ages 20 to 30. Peak bone mass is achieved …

1. What is epilepsy ? What are the different types of epilepsies ?
Answer: Epilepsy is a disorder that briefly interrupts the normal electricals activity of the brain. In people with epilepsy, too many neurons fire at one time, causing an “electrical storm” within the brain, which results in physical changes called seizures. Seizures may be convulsion, short periods of …

Rheumatoid Arthritis: (BAATH Rog), A common joint problem

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of rheumatic disease with predominant effect on the joints. RA is a destructive disease which can cause damage and deformities of the affected joints. The major brunt of the disease falls in females of 25 to 50 years of age. However, people of both …