What is the Cicada Variant (BA.3.2)?

The Cicada Variant (BA.3.2) is an emerging sub-lineage of the virus that causes COVID-19. It is associated with mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 and is believed to be part of the broader Omicron variant family, which has dominated global infections in recent years.

It is important to note that the term “Cicada Variant” is informal and not an officially recognized name by global health authorities. The scientific classification BA.3.2 is used to identify this subvariant within the Omicron lineage.

Defective valves in the veins result in hampered flow of venous blood against gravity upwards towards the heart. These often result in enlarged, swollen, and twisting veins that appear blue-dark purple in color. They are usually observed in the veins of the lower body.

What is meant by scrotal masses?

Scrotal masses can be an accumulation of fluids, the growth of abnormal tissue, or normal contents of the scrotum could be inflamed, swollen or hardened. The scrotum is a sac of the skin that hangs from your body at the front of the pelvis, between the leg, just below penis. The scrotum has the testicles.

Overview

A separated shoulder is also known as AC joint separation. The AC joint connects the collarbone and the shoulder blade, which get held together by the AC (acromioclavicular) and the CC (coracoclavicular) ligaments.

Any injury to the AC and CC ligaments leads to shoulder separation. This blog contains everything you should know about a separated shoulder – types, symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Teen depression is one of the most common health issues impacting teenagers today. Antisocial behaviour, substance abuse, anxiety and dysthymia can be some of the symptoms of this disease.

Verified by Dr. Vipin Khandelwal, Consultant Pediatric Hemato Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai.

Hemoglobinopathies are a group of genetic blood disorders that affect the production or structure of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Hemoglobinopathies can be mild or severe, and can cause a variety of symptoms, including anemia, fatigue, shortness of breath, and pain.

Introduction

Arteriovenous Malformation or AVM is a medical disorder of blood vessels that can happen anywhere in the body, including the brain. An AVM can lead to bleeding and damage to the surrounding tissues. There may not be any symptoms at all until there is bleeding in the area where the abnormal connection between arteries and veins has formed. Treatments for AVM involve removing an abnormal connection, shrinking it, or stopping blood from flowing through it. Let’s understand this condition in detail.

Oropharynx Cancer Symptoms

Oropharyngeal cancer may not be a household name, but this type of head and neck cancer is increasingly affecting people around the world. The good news is that with early detection and today’s advanced treatments like proton therapy, the outlook for patients is more encouraging than ever.
 

What Causes Seizures?

Back in the middle ages, a person having seizures or epilepsy was thought to be possessed by the devil and in all probability, would have been burnt at stake.  Thankfully, medical science has come a long way. Now, with latest imaging technologies, and treatments, we have a good idea as to what causes seizures.

What is a Seizure?

A seizure is now seen as a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain. It generally affects a person for short periods of time.

Overview

Spiders are often a source of intrigue and fear due to the medical harm caused by a spider bite. Spider bites are uncommon and usually cause only redness, swelling, and pain at the site of the bite.. You can take simple steps to protect yourself from spider bites.