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HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND)
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND) -HIV associated dementia is characterized by a clinical triad of progressive cognitive…
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
-Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) refers to the presence of hepatic steatosis in the absence of…
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Medications which cause liver injury
Many drugs can harm the liver. Important associations given below: Acute hepatocellular injury: Acetaminophen, Isoniazid Cholestatic…
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
–Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic disorder characterized by continuing hepatocellular necrosis and inflammation. -It can progress…
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Hepatitis C Virus : Most Important Facts
-The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a single-stranded RNA virus (hepacivirus) -HIV leads to more rapid…
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Acute hepatitis B
-Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is an enveloped DNA virus belonging to the family hepadnavirus. -It comprises…
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Acute hepatitis A
Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a RNA hepatovirus (in the picornavirus family) – It is a…
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Hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a refractory, chronic inflammatory follicular disorder in the apocrine gland bearing areas of…
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Pilonidal disease
-Pilonidal disease occurs when hair becomes entrapped within a cyst in the sacrococcygeal region -It is…
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Metformin Guidelines
Previous recommendation/black box warnings indicated that metformin should not be given to men with a serum…
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Anal Fistula and Perianal Abscess
Perianal or perirectal Abscess Perianal abscesses are typically polymicrobial with both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. -They…
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Anal Fissure
Anal fissure is a slit-like linear or rocket-shaped tear,usually <5 mm in the squamous epithelium of…
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Hemorrhoids
-If you feel you have hemorrhoids and need treatment, please visit Dr.Paul Kattupalli for a personal…
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Polyps of the colon
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. If you want to…
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10 Reasons To Be Vaccinated
It’s your responsibility to protect your family. The best way to protect your family from…
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Diverticular disease of the colon
-Diverticular disease is the most common structural abnormality of the colon. – A true diverticulum is…
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Appendicitis
Appendicitis is caused by luminal obstruction of the vermiform appendix, typically by a fecalith. Other causes…