Scarlet Fever in Children Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Scarlet Fever in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

INTRODUCTION Scarlet fever is a streptococcal illness in children caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. Scarlet fever is strep throat due to the same bacterium complication. Scarlet fever is a red rash, sore throat, and fever. Scarlet fever was an old illness, but nowadays it is easy to treat with…
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Common Retinal Diseases Every Medical Student Should Know

Common Retinal Diseases: Every Medical Student Should Know

The retina is the delicate tissue of the eye. Its main function is receiving the light and sending signals to the brain to be interpreted as images. Since the retina is very crucial in how we perceive the world, any disorder that affects it can heavily impair vision, sometimes leading…
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Understanding Hypertension The Silent Killer

Understanding Hypertension: The Silent Killer

Hypertension is often referred to as the “silent killer, as it can quietly damage your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and other organs without showing any symptoms. Hypertension occurs when the pressure in the arteries remains continuously high. That is why doctors recommend having your blood pressure checked regularly. It is…
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