Swine Flu (H1N1)

What is H1N1 (swine flu)? H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was ...

Accident In Work Place

Anorectal Infections

DESCRIPTION * These are infections of the anal and rectal tissues, causing the tissues in these areas to become inflamed. It is usually sexu...

Anorexia Nervosa

ALSO KNOWN AS Eating disorder DESCRIPTION * In this condition, the individual has a distorted body image of normal weight. He/she may also h...

Anorectal Abscess

ALSO KNOWN AS Perianal abscess, anal abscess, or rectal abscess DESCRIPTION * Stool formed in the colon or large intestine empties into the ...

Ankylosing Spondylitis

ALSO KNOWN AS Marie-Strumpell disease or rheumatoid spondylitis DESCRIPTION * Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of th...