Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a neuropathy of the posterior tibial nerve associated with compression of structures in the tarsal tunnel.

Pregnancy is characterized by significant hormonal changes that are essential for the normal development of the fetus and the preparation of the woman's body to support the pregnancy. Here is an overview of the main hormones involved in pregnancy and their specific roles: Chorionic gonadotropic hormone (hCG): Origin: Produced by the placenta from...

Introduction: The Evolutionary Leap to Bipedalism Imagine a time millions of years ago when our early ancestors moved on all fours, navigating dense forests and open plains with agility and purpose. Life then was dictated by survival—climbing, crawling, and foraging in an environment that demanded constant adaptation. But at some...

Chronic ankylosing spondylitis (AS) has an incidence of approximately 0.2% and is more common in men than in women. There is an important genetic component to the disease: more than 90% of affected individuals are positive for the human leukocyte antigen ALH-B27. The underlying pathological process is synovitis associated with destruction of articular cartilage. There is also inflammation of the fibroosseous junctions, especially the intervertebral discs.

Pregnancy is characterized by significant hormonal changes that are essential for the normal development of the fetus and the preparation of the woman's body to support the pregnancy. Here is an overview of the main hormones involved in pregnancy and their specific roles: Chorionic gonadotropic hormone (hCG): Origin: Produced by the placenta from...

A variety of side effects can occur when anabolic steroids are misused, ranging from mild effects to those that are harmful or even fatal. Most are reversible if the user stops taking the drugs. However, others can be permanent or semi-permanent. Most data on the long-term effects of anabolic steroids in...

Introduction Pandemics, global epidemics, and plagues have left an indelible mark on human history, documented through historical records and personal writings since ancient times. These health tragedies, occurring at a rate of about three to four per century, have repeatedly devastated populations worldwide. Survivors have immortalized these deadly diseases by...