The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. Goiter is irregular growth or overall enlargement of the thyroid gland. The condition may be associated with no change in thyroid function or with an increase or decrease in thyroid...
Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges – the fluid and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. There are different types of meningitis such as viral, bacterial, chemical and fungal. Viral meningitis is the most common type followed by bacterial...
Medical billing is a complex process with many steps to ensure that hospitals, physician practices and other healthcare organizations get paid for services provided to patients. Healthcare providers usually partner with medical billing outsourcing companies to submit...
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition that affects the blood vessels outside the heart and brain. Also known as peripheral arterial disease or peripheral vascular disease, the condition causes narrowing of the blood vessels that restrict the flow of blood to...
Skin diseases or disorders refer to conditions that affect the skin. These include all conditions that tend to clog, irritate or inflame the skin. Temporary or permanent, these conditions may cause rashes, inflammation, itchiness or other changes that may affect the...
