The medical science has been subdivided into many categories and divisions which separately deal with the various organ systems. For example Neuropsychology is the sub-specialty study of medicine which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders pertaining to psychological and nervous systems. The human body is full of complex networking of nerves, muscles, organs and bones. The function of one is linked and affected […]

Like the name suggests, the musculoskeletal system is the combined organ system which incorporates both the muscular system and the skeletal system of a human being. This is what enables movement in the body. One of the very complex and large organ systems in our body is the musculoskeletal system. This system refers to the muscular system and the skeletal system, both interconnected with each […]

Specifically speaking, the field of medicine known as oncology is related to the diagnostic treatment of cancer. The word is a Greek word derivative which means “bulk” or a “mass” which thereby refers to a cancerous or a tumorous mass. The field of applied medical sciences has greatly advanced both in relation to technological aid and the depth of knowledge and inquiry over the past […]

The major components of the cardiovascular system include the heart and the complete structure of blood vessels. These blood vessels include veins and arteries, which together make up the intricate network throughout the body. The human body has been gifted with many important organs and fluids which help the body function flawlessly. The impeccable designing of the human body can be understood from the fact […]

The existence of the human body is made possible due to a lot of significant organ systems and processes. Each one has its due importance and is indispensable; one such major organ system is the respiratory system. The two organs needed the most in the human body to keep it alive technically are the heart and the lungs. This is because together these two make […]

Constipation is a common disease that affects at least 30% of the world’s population. It has many causes and thus, may require many different treatments. Constipation is a trouble that causes painful defecation. It results of a deregulation of Bowel movements that are difficult to pass. Constipation is also known as dyssynergic defecation; or costiveness. It is not really a disease, but a symptom of […]

The cardiovascular system is the blood circulation system of the human body. It includes the lungs, the heart and a system of blood vessels that carry oxygen to organs and muscles and take away waste products. The cardiovascular system is responsible for transporting oxygen around the body once it has been taken in via the respiratory system. This is done by pumping blood around the […]

There is nothing as embarrassing and confusing as finding out that you have reached an age where you are starting to lose control of your urinary system. The medical term for this issue is incontinence, and it is common mostly in adults in their senior years; however, it is not uncommon to find the problem in people much younger. It is nothing to be ashamed […]

Corrective Exercise vs Physiotherapy – A Complete Overview While physiotherapists and exercise physiologists such as myself work in a similar field, it is difficult to dissect and define the differences between both positions. The reason is that both share many of the same features and values. They both cover a similar broad scope in the field and both are professionally trained. These professions overlap a […]