Parotid Tumors are abnormal growth within the salivary gland. The parotid glands are prone to various conditions like fibrous reaction, parotitis, salivary stones, injury, cancers, and parotid tumors. The parotid tumor can be cancerous or non-cancerous.
Parotid Tumors can be caused by various reasons such as certain abdominal surgery, liver cirrhosis, dehydration, salivary gland infections, metastasis of cancer, and salivary duct stones. The global parotid tumors market is majorly ... Read more
The sex cord-gonadal stromal tumor is a rare type of cancer derived from the stromal component of the ovary and testis. This tumor comprises granulosa, thecal cells, and fibrocytes. Sex cord-gonadal stromal tumors are mostly of seven types, namely, granulosa cell tumor, Sertoli cell tumor, thecoma, Leydig cell tumor, gynandroblastoma, Sex Cord Tumor with Annular Tubules (SCTAT), and Sertoli Leydig cell tumor. In humans, this type of tumor accounts for 8% of the ovarian cancers and around 5% ... Read more
Increased disease burden due to rising geriatric population is one of the major factors driving the growth of the global age-related macular degeneration (AMD) market. This market is expected to surpass a valuation of USD 2,200 Mn by the end of 2023. AMD remains a major cause of central visual loss, effecting close to 10% of people older than 65 years and over 25% of people older than 75 years globally. Increased awareness among people about the condition has influenced the AMD treatment ... Read more
Chordoma is a rare type of primary bone cancer that is typically malignant in nature. This type of tumor occurs mostly at the skull base or along the spine. These tumors are formed from small fragments of embryonic cells that accumulate into the disks of the spinal column. The prevalence is found to be twice in men in comparison with women. Moreover, most of the tumor cases occur between the age group of 50 to 70 years.
According to the American Cancer Society, over 40% of primary ... Read more
A disease is a condition that affects an entire organism or part of it. It is characterized by specific symptoms and is caused by an abnormality of the body. It can be an external injury or an internal dysfunction. Regardless of its cause, a disease can change a person's personality and perspective on life. A diseased organism exhibits certain characteristics that distinguish it from a healthy one. Understanding these characteristics is essential in identifying diseases.
