Premature ejaculation refers to the discharge of semen shortly before or after penetration during sexual intercourse, thereby leading to an unsatisfactory sex life and affecting the patient’s relationship with their partner. There is no...

Testosterone replacement therapy, also called androgen replacement therapy, is typically used to treat hypogonadism. Testosterone, a hormone produced by the testes, is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characters in men. The...

Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, parasites, fungi, or viruses. They can be transmitted from one person to another through direct or indirect contact. Anti-infective drugs are used to kill (cidal)...

Cirrhosis of the liver (or liver fibrosis) is a serious condition in which the liver stops functioning properly due to damage and irreversible scarring of the liver tissue. The scarring of the tissue is often caused by long-term exposure to...

NAFL disease, also known as fatty infiltration, is characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver. It is of two types: NAFL and NASH. Fatty inflammation characterized by higher fat deposition than the normal level, 5%-10%, causes the...

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis belongs to a group of lung diseases known as interstitial lung diseases. It affects people in the age group 50-70 years. Diagnosis is effected by the exclusion of other interstitial lung diseases. High-resolution...

Diabetes, often referred to as diabetes mellitus, is a metabolic disease in which the patients’ blood glucose levels remains high. Depending on the cause of development of diabetes, it can be divided into three types: Type 1 diabetes...

Diabetes, often referred to as diabetes mellitus, results in high blood glucose levels. Depending on the cause of development, it can be divided into three types: Type 1 diabetes (or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus): The pancreas do not...

Couples with fertility issues are unable to conceive even after regular unprotected coitus (six months if the woman is over age 35). Female or male infertility factors account for one-third of the cases, where a couple is unable to conceive....

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the ring of muscle between the stomach and esophagus. It occurs when acidic stomach juices, or food and fluids flow back...