Understanding Illness
Pathology 101
The word Pathology comes from the Greek work Patología, which combines pathos (suffering) and logos (study of). The term describes the branch of medicine that studies the origin (etiology), the progression (pathogenesis), and the impact of various diseases on the human body.
A pathological condition, or disease, refers to an alteration from the health status. The nature of the disease is investigated by medical professionals who assess patients’ signs and symptoms to make a definitive diagnosis. While a sign is an objective measurable effect observed and quantified by a trained professional (for example a skin rash or fever), symptoms are subjective and depend on the perception of the patient (for instance headache or fatigue).
Pathology 101 provides a collection of diseases described upon signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic approaches, available treatment options, and preventive measures whenever possible.
Pathology 101
Understanding the 7 Sub-Types of Ground Glass Opacity
Do you want to know about pneumonia and ground-glass opacity in the lungs? If yes, read this post to
Pathology 101
Heart Attack
Heart attack is a lay-term for myocardial infarction. Myocardial infarction is, in simple terms, death of cardiac cells/ tissues.
Pathology 101
Acute Kidney Failure
Overview One of the fascinating feats of the human body is how it maintains a stable internal environment despite
Pathology 101
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Explained
Overview Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), as the name indicates, is a long-term disease of the lungs characterized by
Pathology 101
Diabetes Mellitus Explained
Diabetes Mellitus, more commonly known as Diabetes, is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by high sugar levels in
Pathology 101
SARS CoV-2 Infection and Its Complications
Severe acute respiratory syndrome- SARS-CoV-2 is the highly transmissible virus that causes coronavirus. SARS-CoV-2 is the leading cause of
Pathology 101
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
Overview Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is an umbrella term that entails a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that occur
Pathology 101
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a disease affecting women from all backgrounds in which there is an outgrowth of the endometrium-like tissue
Pathology 101
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the world’s most frequent cancer amongst women. Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) is one
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