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When Should Children Get Their Adult Teeth?

Humans have two pairs of teeth during their lifetime, primary (milk teeth) and permanent (adult) teeth. Primary teeth are 20 in number, 10 in each jaw, respectively. Whereas, there are 32 permanent teeth that replace all the primary teeth, sequentially.

12 Sep 2018

Sepsis History

The history of sepsis stretches back to ancient Greece and is still a serious condition that is difficult to treat today.

11 Sep 2018

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and Sepsis

Sepsis-induced ARDS is deadlier than other forms of ARDS, making it a top priority for hospitals and researchers alike.

9 Sep 2018

Lactate Levels and Sepsis

Lactate is a by-product of cellular respiration and is often elevated in sepsis. However, how exactly the elevated levels of lactate are brought on or why is up for debate.

9 Sep 2018

Sepsis: Identifying the Signs and Administering First Aid

Identifying sepsis early is key to improving odds of survival since a patient can deteriorate quickly into septic shock.

9 Sep 2018

Sepsis and Influenza

Sepsis is brought on by infection with a pathogen, to which the body responds excessively and perpetuates a systemic immune response. Many infections leading to sepsis are due to bacteria, but viral causes are increasing. Among these is the influenza virus, which effects people in epidemics worldwide.

9 Sep 2018

Sepsis and Pregnancy

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition in which the body systemically responds to an infection. Although relatively rare, sepsis during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of death in mothers and complications for the fetus.

9 Sep 2018

Sepsis at the Molecular Level

Sepsis occurs through several molecular pathways leading to cytokine release, metabolic changes, coagulation changes, and others.

9 Sep 2018

Sepsis Pathophysiology

There is no single pathophysiology to sepsis, as sepsis can be manifested by several symptoms and through several pathways.

9 Sep 2018

Sepsis Epidemiology

Sepsis is the development of an inflammatory response throughout the body due to an infection. It affects people all over the world, with around 1 in 1,000 in the population developing the syndrome based on estimates from the United States, United Kingdom and Europe.

9 Sep 2018

Hepatitis B and Hepatitis D

Hepatitis B is a life-threatening liver infection that is caused by the hepatitis B virus, whereas, hepatitis D infection only occurs in people who are infected with the hepatitis B virus. It replicates autonomously within hepatocytes, but requires hepatitis B surface antigen for proliferation.

4 Sep 2018

Eye Care for Children

Children who have eye problems face multiple barriers such as inability to read blackboards in school, see and recognize others from a distance, and to play some team sports. The ability to access good eye care can make a great difference in the lives of these children, both in the short and long term.

4 Sep 2018

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Treatment

Cancer happens when the cells in the body grow and produce out of control. Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of cancer that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in the stomach and small intestine.

4 Sep 2018

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) is a diagnostic test to determine the presence of hypertension by taking measurements during normal daily activities, over a span of 24 consecutive hours.

3 Sep 2018

Antibiotic Resistance Influence on Wound Care

Antibiotic resistance is one of the factors which causes delay in wound healing and a corresponding spike in medical and healthcare expenses.

3 Sep 2018

Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders: Diagnosis

Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGID) are disorders of the gut in which excessive numbers of eosinophils are seen in the gut mucosa on biopsies taken from one or more sites.

3 Sep 2018

Health Risks and Benefits of Eye Drops

Eye drops are most often saline solutions with medications in them to treat various conditions of the eye. Sometimes, they contain no medication and are meant to lubricate the eyes or to rinse out foreign bodies.

3 Sep 2018

Eye Health and Diet

Healthy vision is important in ensuring quality of life. Two common threats to aging eyes are cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) which can, however, be prevented to some extent by a good diet.

3 Sep 2018

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Pathogenesis

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It’s a type of cancer that starts in special cells in the wall of the GI tract, called the interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs). Read on to know more about how this condition develops.

3 Sep 2018

Blood Clotting Process

Blood flows through the blood vessels to deliver the needed oxygen and nutrients to the different cells in the body. The blood clotting process or coagulation is an important process that prevents excessive building in case the blood vessel becomes injured. It plays a crucial role in repairing blood vessels.

3 Sep 2018