Infections & Infectious Diseases
Candida parapsilosis: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment
Candida parapsilosis belongs to the Candida family of fungi. These fungi are naturally found on human skin and in the body.
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Infections & Infectious Diseases
Candida Krusei: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
This fungus is most often seen in hospital settings. It is considered a nosocomial pathogen, meaning it is commonly acquired …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Amelogenesis Imperfecta: Causes, Types & Treatment
Amelogenesis imperfecta is not a single disease. Rather, it is a group of inherited conditions that all share one thing in common: …
Genetics & Congenital Disorders
Albinism: Symptoms, Causes & Types Explained
Albinism belongs to a group of genetic disorders that affect how the body produces melanin.
Digestive Health
Gluten Intolerance: Symptoms, Causes & What to Eat
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It shows up in most grain-based foods we eat every day, including bread, …
Digestive Health
Norovirus: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Norovirus is a group of viruses that infect the stomach and intestines. Despite the nickname “stomach flu,” norovirus has nothing …
Cancer
Cancer: What Every Canadian Should Know
Cancer develops when certain cells in the body start dividing in an uncontrolled way. Normally, cells grow, divide, and die in an …
Cancer
Tuberous Sclerosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disorder that triggers abnormal cell growth throughout the body.
Respiratory Health
Congenital Lobar Emphysema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Congenital lobar emphysema occurs when one or more lobes of a baby’s lung become over-inflated. Air enters the lung lobe but …
Respiratory Health
Pulmonary Edema: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Your lungs contain millions of tiny, elastic air sacs called alveoli. With every breath, these sacs fill with oxygen and release …