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What is a Balloon Occlusion Test?

The balloon occlusion test (BOT) is a medical technique that is employed to determine if an artery can be transiently blocked without significantly affecting blood flow to the organ concerned. It is conducted before sacrificing the artery, and helps to predict the outcome of some types of vascular surgery, as well as to decide the best course of treatment.

14 Nov 2018

Heat Intolerance in Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease characterized by demyelination of axons in the central nervous system (CNS).

13 Nov 2018

Acute Flaccid Myelitis Signs and Symptoms

Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is an inflammatory condition of the spinal cord that causes sudden muscle weakness. It is a rare condition with fewer than a million new patients recorded worldwide every year, mainly children.

13 Nov 2018

What is Acute Flaccid Myelitis?

Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is inflammation of the spinal cord that causes sudden muscle weakness. It is a rare condition and less than a million new cases are recorded annually from all over the world.

13 Nov 2018

What is Theranostics?

Theranostics is a term derived from a combination of the words therapeutics and diagnostics. In this emerging field of medicine, drugs and/or techniques are uniquely combined to simultaneously or sequentially diagnose and treat medical conditions.

13 Nov 2018

Parkinson's Compared to Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB)

Parkinson’s disease is a motor illness that progresses gradually. It affects the dopamine-producing neurons responsible for body movements. Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), on the other hand, is a disease that leads to a progressive decline in mental abilities. Some may mistake the symptoms of DLB with Parkinson’s because of the common symptoms of muscle rigidity and slow movements.

12 Nov 2018

Remyelination Strategies for Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system which is among the biggest causes of physical disability in young adulthood. It is characterized by demyelinating changes to nerves and inflammation around blood vessels.

12 Nov 2018

Alzheimer's Disease and the Microbiome

There are more than ten times as many bacteria and other microorganisms in our bodies as there are human cells. Bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms reside within the digestive tract, primarily within the intestines, and play a fundamental role in digestive and immune health.

12 Nov 2018

How Much Physical Activity Do Children Need?

Physical activity is a key requirement for healthy development in young children. Lack of adequate physical activity interferes with childhood development and increases the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type II diabetes as they age.

12 Nov 2018

Best and Worst Foods to Eat on the Ketogenic Diet

As a society, Westernized people are increasingly conscious of the types of food we consume and the effect they have on weight and health. More and more people are following diet plans to manage their weight.

12 Nov 2018

What is Tooth Remineralization?

Tooth remineralization is a reparative process, which occurs naturally and daily inside the mouth. This process repairs the lost enamel (outermost part of the tooth) and helps in preventing cavities.

11 Nov 2018

What Are Teeth Made Of?

Teeth contribute to the important functions of food mastication, swallowing, digestion, speech, and aesthetics in humans. Each tooth component serves a specific purpose.

11 Nov 2018

Stress and Alzheimer's Disease

Stress is often a factor that contributes to or worsens many conditions ranging from psoriasis to irritable bowel syndrome, perhaps because it results in compromised immunity. Recent evidence has shown that stress may be involved in accelerating the onset of Alzheimer’s disease as well as worsening the disease course.

11 Nov 2018

Intermittent Fasting Pros and Cons

With the increase in the amount of evidence of the adverse consequences of being overweight, a growing proportion of society is becoming more health conscious. In order to manage their weight, many are adopting diets and different training strategies, such as intermittent fasting.

11 Nov 2018

Can Statins Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease?

Cardiovascular disease affects the heart and major blood vessels, mostly by causing the progressive atherosclerosis (hardening and narrowing) of arteries that supply various organs including the brain and the heart itself.

11 Nov 2018

Eczema During Pregnancy

Eczema during pregnancy is not limited to women with a history of eczema, and is the most common skin condition women can experience during pregnancy.

11 Nov 2018

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Versus Parkinson's Disease

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a neurodegenerative disease, caused by the accumulation of tau proteins in the brain. The formation of clumps of tau proteins is thought to result in damage to the nerve cells and thus causes defects in cognition, eye movements, and posture.

28 Oct 2018

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) Management

Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare brain disorder that affects approximately 6 in 100,000 people worldwide. It causes muscle weakness and affects gait, balance and overall movement, as well as the patient’s mood, cognitive skills and behavior. While no treatment is available at this time, various symptoms can be managed with the use of medication or other forms of therapy.

28 Oct 2018