Tuberculosis is an ancient disease caused by a mycobacterium-M. tuberculosis. The organism needs oxygen to grow, so it targets organs where there is a high oxygen concentration, such as lungs and brain. Tuberculous meningitis is the severest form...
Hyperkalemia is a condition of high level of potassium in the blood. The kidneys normally measure the right amount of potassium in the bloodstream and excrete excess amounts. Potassium levels can get too high if the kidneys aren't working...
Hepatitis A and B are contagious viral liver diseases. The best way to prevent them is vaccination, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. The potential risks associated with hepatitis are much greater than those...
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that filter waste from the blood and maintain fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance in the body. The causes of kidney disease can be trauma, infection, or genetic disorders that damage the filtering units...
