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Nummular Dermatitis Management

Nummular dermatitis is a form of eczema, also referred to as nummular eczema or discoid eczema, which occurs most often in older men between the ages of 55 – 65.

31 Jul 2018

Health Anxiety and Dangers of Self-Diagnosis

Anxiety is a psychiatric condition encompassing marked stress, uneasiness, fear, and worry. Millions of people worldwide are diagnosed with anxiety disorder, making it one of the most common mental health illnesses.

31 Jul 2018

Inflammation and Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease remains the leading cause of dementia worldwide. Mounting evidence now suggests that the body’s inflammatory responses may play a significant role in the development of Alzheimer’s, and that these pathways could be targeted in its treatment.

31 Jul 2018

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Photoplethysmography (PPG) is a non-invasive, optical technique that monitors and detects changes in blood volume in peripheral blood vessels at various locations - including the earlobes, fingers, and toes.

31 Jul 2018

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Percutaneous closure can be described as a less-invasive surgical procedure that is used to treat patients with atrial septal defect (ASD) or patent foramen ovale (PFO). Since the utilization of percutaneous closure has evolved over the years, clinicians have already discovered multiple and less invasive methods in treatment, such as catheterization.

31 Jul 2018

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Cardiovascular or heart diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, with continuously increasing mortality rates continuously increasing due to the aging population. As such, it is a priority of key players in the field of medicine to detect early symptoms of such conditions and provide an empirically-based profile of heart disease biomarkers.

31 Jul 2018

Structure and Function of the Heart

As a central part of the circulatory system, the heart is primarily responsible for pumping blood and distributing oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

31 Jul 2018

Adipose Expandability Hypothesis

Adipose tissue is connective tissue primarily comprised of white and brown adipocytes (fat cells). Though previously thought of as an inert tissue, adipocytes have been shown to play varied roles not only in lipid storage but immune, endocrine and nervous function.

30 Jul 2018

Herpes Virus and Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive loss of function. With approximately 10 million people living with PD worldwide, it is one of the most commonly occurring neurodegenerative diseases. The majority of individuals with PD are older than 50 with only 4% being diagnosed at an earlier stage in life.

30 Jul 2018

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Autism

Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to treat a variety of conditions including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The talking therapy can help patients manage their problems by helping them recognize and understand how their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions affect each other.

30 Jul 2018

Autism Related Conditions

Autism, like many other psychological disorders, is related to other conditions, which can negatively impact the lives of those living with the condition.

30 Jul 2018

Should Vegans Take Supplements?

Veganism is a lifestyle choice with global reach and appeal. It can be described as abstention from behaviors that are detrimental to the well-being of animals. Veganism promotes the purchase and production of cruelty free, animal free products and encourages individuals to exercise their moral conscience in regards to the environment.

30 Jul 2018

What is Nipah Virus?

Nipah virus is the causative agent of the Nipah virus infection, an emerging zoonotic disease first reported after an outbreak in Malaysia in 1998.

30 Jul 2018

Atrial Remodeling for Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a term denoting irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia that may lead to blood clots, heart failure, stroke, and other cardiac complications. With millions experiencing AF, the condition is accounts for about 2 percent of mortality rates from cardiac diseases.

30 Jul 2018

Stress Echocardiogram Procedure

A stress echocardiogram is an imaging test that monitors the functioning of the heart by inducing a stress test, a stimulus that facilitates a stressful environment within the heart. Through ultrasound waves, the physician is able to compare images of the heart before and after it was stressed, allowing the identification of any changes or abnormalities that may have been occurring.

30 Jul 2018

C-Sis Proto-Oncogene

Oncogenes were initially discovered as cancer-causing viruses. However, science soon proved that they are found in all normal cells. In short, they are copies of normal cellular genes but are activated due to certain mutations. Oncogenes are responsible for encoding proteins that have the ability to kick-start cellular transformation either by activating mutations or by over expression.

30 Jul 2018

How the Heart Pumps Blood

The primary responsibility of the heart is to pump blood throughout the circulatory system.

30 Jul 2018

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

The continuous development of the technological sector has enabled the industry to merge with medicine in order to create new integrated, reliable, and efficient methods of providing quality health care. One of the ongoing trends in cardiology at present is the proposed utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in augmenting and extending the effectiveness of the cardiologist.

30 Jul 2018

Factor H Autoantibodies

Factor H is a soluble complementary glycoprotein present in the blood plasma that serves the primary function of controlling the alternative pathway in blood and maintaining homeostasis. In vitro experiments have also demonstrated factor H to have anti-thrombotic properties.

25 Jul 2018

Methanol Intoxication First Aid

Methanol intoxication is an uncommon but very serious poisoning that mainly results from accumulation of methanol and its metabolites such as formic acid and lactic acid in the body.

25 Jul 2018