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What are cardiomyopathies? Cardiomyopathies are a group of diseases affecting the myocardium (heart muscle). They are associated with mechanical dysfunction (like poor pumping) and/or electrical

National Pathology Day: Honoring a Pioneer: Dr V R Khanolkar Pathology is the invisible force behind every accurate diagnosis – yet, it often stays in the shadows. To bring it into the spotlight, we

Hodgkin Lymphoma: Pathogenesis and the Role of Reed-Sternberg Cells What is Hodgkin Lymphoma? Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of lymphoid neoplasm. That means it’s a cancer that starts in cells of the

What is hairy cell leukemia ? Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is a slow-growing cancer of mature B cells, characterized by abnormal cells with abundant cytoplasm and distinctive hair-like projections. What

What are neurodegenerative diseases? Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the progressive loss of specific groups of neurons, which often have a shared function. These diseases involve the

What are Trichoepitheliomas/ Trichoblastomas? Trichoepitheliomas /trichoblastomas are benign adnexal tumors that exhibit biphasic differentiation, meaning they develop towards both follicular

Understanding the Complications of Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) What is the in-hospital death rate for myocardial infarction? The in-hospital death rate is around 7-8%. For ST-segment

What are the clinical features of myocardial infarction? The most important manifestation of myocardial infarction is chest pain, which typically: Is prolonged, lasting more than 30 minutes. Has a