Respiratory Failure

Respiratory Failure                                           Respiratory failure occurs when the respiratory system fails in either one or both of its gas exchange functions: oxygenation and the elimination of carbon dioxide. A reduction in the oxygen carried in the bloodstream is referred to as hypoxaemia, and a rise in the carbon...

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Myasthenia gravis (MG)

Mysthenia Gravis Myasthenia gravis (MG) is either an autoimmune or congenital neuromuscular disease that leads to fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigue. The name myasthenia gravis, which is Latin and Greek in origin, literally means "grave muscle weakness." Myasthenia Gravis affects persons from all ethnic groups and both genders, although it commonly affects young adult women under the age of forty years, and men over the age of sixty. Myasthenia...

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Glaucoma

GLAUCOMA Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness and visual impairment. Glaucoma, known as the “sneak thief of sight,” can affect patients of all ages. Many people affected with glaucoma do not experience any symptoms and may not be aware that they have the disease until they have lost a significant amount of vision.  With early detection and treatment, eyes can be protected against the serious loss of vision or blindness. Glaucoma...

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