Unerstanding Diseases

Cardiovascular risk factors extend beyond cholesterol, and include small proteins and lipoprotein subtypes. Cardiovascular risk is better assessed by identifying measurable lipid risk factors. Advanced lipid testing therefore, plays a crucial role in clinical practice. The kinds of lipids and their function, risk factors associated with abnormal levels of lipid and the role of advanced lipid testing in clinical assessment are discussed in detail in this presentation.

This animation details the formation of the plaque, the complications that follow and its treatment including angioplasty techniques and coping with the disease.

This presentation provides information on the surgical procedure CABG, a method used to treat angina and reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. Post-surgical procedures, alternative methods of CABG and guidelines to manage angina are also dealt with.

A lipid found in the cell membranes of all tissues, Cholesterol could be both good and bad. This animation explains cholesterol, its metabolism and hypercholesterolaemia. It also gives an outline of the types of cholesterol and how both good and bad lipoproteins - High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) and Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) - affect health. Diagnosis and life style modification are also dealt with.

This presentation provides an insight into the factors regulating blood pressure, blood pressure measurement, types of changes in BP, and arising complications. This presentation also includes a note on lifestyle modifications that help maintain normal BP.

Elevation of plasma cholesterol and triglycerides or a low HDL level contributes to the development of atherosclerosis, a leading cardiovascular risk. This animation explains dyslipidemia, its causes, complications, and explores appropriate lifestyle changes and treatment options.

This animation focuses on the heterogeneous disorder, its definition, measurement, pathophysiology, risk factors, complications and medication. It also explains how hypertension can be controlled through lifestyle changes and medication.

This animation gives a detailed description of anatomy of heart, the disease conditions - atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction - its symptoms, first aid, and diagnosis including coronary angiography and blood tests.

This presentation is a study of the coronary arteries and conditions leading to atherosclerosis, its complications, diagnosis and describes the corrective procedure Angioplasty - its advantages, post procedural recovery and self help.

Angina describes the heart, coronary arteries, types of angina, followed by a graphic elucidation of atherosclerosis, and angina. The risk factors, diagnostic procedures, treatment options, including medications and surgery are also explained.

Angina describes the heart, coronary arteries, types of angina, followed by a graphic elucidation of atherosclerosis, and angina. The risk factors, diagnostic procedures, treatment options, including medications and surgery are also explained.

Acne, a common skin condition among adolescents and in some adults, is primarily caused by congestion of skin pores and usually occurs on the face and neck. The factors that influence the occurrence of acne, types of acne, treatment and preventive measures are offered in this presentation.

Dandruff, a non-contagious scalp disorder, results from increased shedding of dead cells. This presentation describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for dandruff, with helpful information on prevention and management of the condition.

This animation focuses on psoriasis, describing the skin anatomy and pathophysiology of the disease. It also discusses in detail the types of psoriasis, treatment options and self-care.

One of the common complications of diabetes, is damaged to the nerves by the progressive loss of nerve fibres, leading to symptoms such as sensations of pain. This animation elucidates the occurrence of diabetic neuropathy, associated complications, types of diabetic neuropathy and various treatment options.

One of the common complications of diabetes, is damaged to the nerves by the progressive loss of nerve fibres, leading to symptoms such as sensations of pain. This animation elucidates the occurrence of diabetic neuropathy, associated complications, types of diabetic neuropathy and various treatment options.

This presentation discusses, the epidemiology, phases of disease development, risk factors, diagnostic tests, treatments and preventive guidelines for diabetic retinopathy.

This animation on insulin resistance focuses on illustrating, in detail, the regulation of glucose and the role of insulin. It provides information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment and self-help for disease management with emphasis on diet and exercise.

This animation on insulin resistance focuses on illustrating, in detail, the regulation of glucose and the role of insulin. It provides information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment and self-help for disease management with emphasis on diet and exercise.

This presentation is a visual account of type 2 diabetes and the beneficial use of DPP - IV inhibitors in taking control of the body's natural metabolism..

This animation provides an understanding of type 2 diabetes, highlighting the causes, symptoms, associated risk factors, complications, diagnosis, treatment options and self-help guidelines.

This animation provides an understanding of type 2 diabetes, highlighting the causes, symptoms, associated risk factors, complications, diagnosis, treatment options and self-help guidelines.

An acute or chronic inflammation of the liver, is caused by excessive intake of alcohol. This presentation discusses the three stages of liver damage, the symptoms, complications, laboratory tests and management of ALD.

This animation helps in understanding the various causes for GORD, symptoms exhibited, diagnostic procedures and treatment options available. It includes a note on possible complications due to GORD in addition to self-care guidelines.

A condition that causes inflammation of the intestines. The two most common forms of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. This animation on IBD focuses on the causes, symptoms, complications, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and self-help for the disease.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal illness with characteristic features of IBS are abdominal discomfort, bloating and altered bowel function.

This presentation describes menopause, and helps understand the aetiology, symptoms and signs, and management of the conditions.

PCOS is a disorder that affects women in their reproductive age as a result of an imbalance in the hormones. This imbalance in hormones disturbs the normal menstrual cycles, gradually leading to infertility. This presentation provides information on the factors that lead to PCOS, its diagnosis, treatment and measures to manage the condition.

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This animation on Alzheimer's disease discusses the anatomy and function of the brain. It describes in detail the types, diagnostic procedures and treatment options available for this disease. It also lists out the guidelines for patient-care, caretakers and for those who are coping with the disease.

This animation focuses on epilepsy and provides a detailed description of brain seizures, their causes, diagnosis and treatment including surgery and counselling, as also information about first aid and self-care.

This animation helps to understand the types, phases and associated symptoms of migraine, with the focus on core biochemical events that lead to onset of headache.

This animation helps to understand the types, phases and associated symptoms of migraine, with the focus on core biochemical events that lead to onset of headache.

A chronic progressive and degenerative neurological disease that affects the neurons situated in the area of brain that controls movements. This presentation provides an insight into the causes, classical symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment for Parkinson's disease.

A life-threatening infection that requires quick medical treatment. Pneumococcal meningitis is an inflammation or infection of the meninges caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. This presentation describes the structure and function of meninges, the inflammatory disease meningitis, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

This animation explains the aetiology of spasticity, its pathophysiology, clinical assessment and various management options with a note on management of spasticity in children.

This animation discusses the types of stroke, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, medications, surgery and endovascular treatment. Recovery habitation and self-care are also explained.

Breast Cancer is the second largest cause of cancer related death in women. This presentation describes the anatomy and functioning of the breast, development of cancer, its various stages, types of breast cancer, symptoms, spread of cancer, diagnosis, treatment and self-help.

This presentation describes the anatomy of the prostate gland, the symptoms, causes, risk factors, staging and prognosis, diagnosis and evaluation of prostate cancer, treatment options available, as well as recent advances.

A group of eye diseases occurs due to build up of intraocular pressure. This animation describes the optical systems and the various causes that lead to glaucoma, highlighting the diagnostic and treatment options available.

Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis or LASIK is a procedure where computer-controlled laser is used to correct Myopia, Astigmatism and Hyperopia. Cataract is a condition in which the eye lens is clouded affecting vision. Clouding of the eye's natural lens occurs when the protein balance in the lens is upset resulting in their clumping together.

This animation describes about the normal joint anatomy, the joint damage, its causes, various ways to cope with the condition, guidelines to prevent further progression and many different treatment options available to help control pain and disability.

This animation gives an insight into the anatomy of bone and the common bone weakening disease, associated with ageing, Osteoporosis - its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and self- care.

This animation gives an insight into the structure and formation of bones, changes with age and hormonal levels particularly at menopause. This animation also provides information on measurement of bone density, treatment and self-help guidelines for those with osteoporosis.

This animation focuses on the various types of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), the epidemiology, clinical diagnosis, immunopathogenesis of PsA, traditional systemic therapies and biologic agents for PsA, and other potential treatments.

This animation discusses the causes, signs and symptoms, complications, risk factors, screening and diagnosis, and treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.

Ear infections are one of the most commonly diagnosed childhood illnesses. Otitis media is inflammation caused by presence of fluid, typically pus, in the middle ear. This animation discusses the anatomy and functioning of the ear, causes leading to Otitis media, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

This animation gives an insight into the anatomy of bone and the common bone weakening disease, associated with ageing, Osteoporosis - its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and self- care.

This animation helps in learning more about the disorder observed in childhood, structural and functional brain differences - especially in the frontal lobe and the striatum, classification of ADHD, diagnosis involving psychological examination, psychotherapy, various medications and management.

Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disorder that causes alternating episodes of mania and depression. This presentation provides basic education about the nature of the disorder and helps in understanding the need to take medication over many years.

A leading cause of disability affecting millions of people worldwide. This animation provides information on the causes, types of depression, physiology, diagnosis and treatment for the disorder. It also focuses on the consequences of depression and guidelines to overcome them.

This animation describes in detail the disabling brain disease Schizophrenia - its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. It also provides helpful guidelines for caregivers.

This presentation describes the immune system, its role in the disease development, treatment options available, and guidelines to prevent and manage Allergic Rhinitis.

This animation provides an insight into one of the common diseases of the respiratory tract - Chronic Asthma. The details included help in understanding the disease, its causes, signs, symptoms and treatment procedures.

Chronic obstruction of the flow of air through the airways and out of the lungs is very often irreversible. People having this condition suffer from chronic bronchitis or emphysema and are said to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD.

Upper respiratory tract infections (URI) involve the infection and inflammation in the sinuses, nasal passages, pharynx and the larynx, and includes a range of conditions that include common colds, rhinitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, epiglottitis, a life-threatening condition, and tracheitis. Mostly of viral origin, URI are the leading cause for morbidity.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a common occurrence in older men involving enlargement of the prostate. This animation helps in understanding BPH, consequences of the disease on the life of the affected individual, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.