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PARP Inhibitors For Hard-To-Treat Cancers

Poly (ADP ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors are novel anticancer agents that target the DNA damage response and DNA repair pathway.

3 Dec 2018

What are Mirror Neurons?

This article describes mirror neurons. These nerve cells are responsible for learning and imitation in childhood.

3 Dec 2018

Wisdom Teeth Removal

This article describes the indications for wisdom tooth removal and the procedure itself.

3 Dec 2018

Digital Radiography versus Computed Radiography

Both computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR) require the use of digital technologies which rely on computer networks and high-bandwidth web facilities.

27 Nov 2018

The Stages of Sepsis

Many clinicians consider sepsis to have three stages, starting with sepsis and progressing to severe sepsis and septic shock.

4 Dec 2018

Claustrophobia Overview

An unreasonable fear of being in confined spaces is known as claustrophobia, and is thought to be experienced by up to 10% of the US population.

12 Dec 2018

Symptoms of Ear Cancer

This article describes the structure of the ear, the types of ear cancer and the symptoms for each.

4 Dec 2018

Symptoms of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

CLL has many signs and symptoms and can sometimes be asymptomatic, therefore it is not uncommon for the disease to be discovered incidentally.

12 Dec 2018

Types of Nail Disease

Nails are unique structures formed of keratin, just like hair or skin. Nail diseases vary in etiology and morphology. The most common types are presented here.

4 Dec 2018

Tungiasis Skin Condition (Jigger)

Tungiasis is a skin condition that is caused by a parasitic flea called the Tungapenetrans. This article describes the history of tungiasis and how humans become infected.

4 Dec 2018

What are Milk Teeth?

A newborn baby has 20 fully formed milk teeth lying underneath the gums, which loosen and fall out between the ages of 6 and 10 to give way to adult teeth.

12 Dec 2018

Life After a Kidney Transplant

After a kidney transplant, it is important to return to normal life, whilst also taking care to ensure the success of the transplant.

29 Nov 2018

Symptoms of Gallbladder Cancer

Symptoms of gallbladder cancer include abdominal pain, bloating, fever, nausea, unintentional weight loss, loss of appetite, and jaundice.

28 Nov 2018

What is a Tracheotomy?

A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening into the trachea for the installation of a breathing tube.

5 Dec 2018

What is Stomatitis?

Stomatitis refers to inflammation of the mouth, and causes a red and swollen appearance of the mouth, with pain, or as discrete ulcers.

10 Dec 2018

Typhoid Treatment

Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that can be successfully treated with a course of antibiotics.

10 Dec 2018

What is Gastritis?

Gastritis refers to inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach, which can be caused by a number of factors.

10 Dec 2018

What is Immunosuppression?

Immunosuppression is the dampening of the body’s ability to ward off disease and infection. It can be induced deliberately, or be the result of an infection.

28 Nov 2018

What is Hypothermia?

Hypothermia is a condition in which the thermoregulatory centers cannot balance the loss of heat from the body and the core body temperature drops below 95°F.

28 Nov 2018