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MBBS, DNB
Dr. Nithin Jayan has an MBBS degree and is currently pursuing an MD in Anaesthesia from Lake Shore Hospital, Kochi. He is an aspiring writer, singer and an active blogger. He reviews and edits articles and also contributes special and in-depth reports on a variety of health topics.
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Hydatid Disease
Hydatid Disease is also referred to as echinococcosis or echinococcal disease. Hydatid results from a parasitic infection due to a tapeworm of genus Echinococcus.
Chronic Granulomatous Disease
Chronic granulomatous disease is an inherited disorder in which immune system cells called phagocytes malfunction. It is also characterised by WBCs that cannot produce activated O2 compounds.
Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis is the commonest disorder of neuromuscular transmission. Autoimmune myasthenia gravis needs to be distinguished from congenital myasthenic syndromes.
Silicosis
Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline free silica dust. It is characterised by nodular pulmonary fibrosis.
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Prolapse is a relatively common condition and causes leakage of blood through the valve. MVP is not life-threatening in most instances.
