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What is Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy?

Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a relatively rare but very serious complication of pregnancy that typically occurs in the third trimester.

14 Mar 2018

Muscle Mass and Gravity

Astronauts need to be constantly monitored in space, and understanding the changes that occur in zero gravity has long been a challenge for scientists.

14 Mar 2018

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

Canola oil represents an oil extracted from rapeseed - a variety of oilseed (Brassica napus) belonging to the Brassica family. It is grown in North America.

14 Mar 2018

What is Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy?

Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) is a subacute form of blindness that develops in early adulthood. Found to occur in males at least 4-5 times more commonly, it is painless and bilateral, with an insidious, but progressive course.

13 Mar 2018

What is Microsporidiosis?

Microsporidia are strict intracellular parasites that are known to infect a wide array of eukaryotes (including humans), as well as economically important fish and insects.

13 Mar 2018

Ginger: Health Benefits

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a tropical plant with long green leaves and a thick underground stem or rhizome. It has a potent spicy fragrance and flavor and is widely used to add a piquant touch to curries, soups and beverages.

13 Mar 2018

What is Edward's Syndrome?

Edward’s syndrome is a genetic defect that results in several abnormalities in the body of the babies born with the condition.

13 Mar 2018

Insomnia in Pregnancy

Insomnia is a frequent sleep alteration in pregnancy. It may be primary or due to some underlying medical condition, such as anxiety, mood disorders, sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome.

13 Mar 2018

Papaya: Health Benefits

The papaya, or pawpaw, botanically known as Carica papaya, is a common and delicious tropical fruit, and is of economic significance in many parts of the world. It grows on a perennial tree, which grows to about 2-10 m with large palmate leaves growing out as a crown from the top, while older leaves fade and drop off from the bottom. The trunk is hollow and comparatively soft. Its origin has been traced to Central America, but it is now indigenous to most tropical regions.

12 Mar 2018

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Rice has been around for thousands of years and has supported a diversity of cultures in the eastern hemisphere. However, polished rice as a staple food has a much shorter history, having become a widespread practice in the 1970s only.

12 Mar 2018

What is Sonohysterography?

Sonohysterography is a procedure used to visualize the presence of any lesions inside the uterine cavity. These may include lesions which cause abnormal bleeding through the vagina, as well as other problems likely to be caused by intrauterine abnormalities.

12 Mar 2018

What is the Quadruple or Combined Test?

The quadruple or combined test is a screening test based on the analysis of several markers or chemicals in the mother’s blood. It is performed in the second trimester of pregnancy, between the 15th and 22nd weeks. The results are most accurate when done between 16 and 18 weeks.

12 Mar 2018

What is Turner Syndrome?

Turner syndrome (TS), also known as Ullrich-Turner syndrome, is a genetic disorder affecting females due to a lack of one functional X chromosome between the normal pair. The chromosome in question may be completely absent or present only in part.

12 Mar 2018

Migraine is Just like Asthma. No, Really.

As strange as it may seem, migraine should be treated preventatively, similar to asthma.

12 Mar 2018

Von Recklinghausen Disease Expressivity

Von Recklinghausen disease is one of the world’s most common genetic disorders, however, signs and symptoms vary due to differences in expressivity.

12 Mar 2018

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

This article describes the importance of dietary fiber in reducing the risk of a variety of diseases, specifically diabetes and pre-diabetes type 2.

12 Mar 2018

Sleep Paralysis Diagnosis

Sleep is an essential part of our body’s self-healing and repairing mechanism. It is when the body rests at night that the regeneration of damaged cells takes place. The body goes through cycles of REM or Rapid Eye Movement and NREM or Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep. The body switches through these two states at least four to six times during the course of the night. Each stage typically takes about 90 minutes to complete.

12 Mar 2018

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

Coconut oil has been one of the most important fats used in the diet in Asian and African countries which have a long coastline, due to the abundance of this very useful oil palm in such regions. Fats are an essential part of the diet because of their intrinsic value as structural and functional components of cell membranes.

12 Mar 2018

Penile Birth Defects

There are many types of congenital abnormalities occurring in male genitalia such as penile agenesis or testicular agenesis. Some deformities could be minor and may cause no harm; whereas some others can be severe and may require treatment such as surgeries.

12 Mar 2018

Albinism Diagnosis

Albinism is a condition caused by the inheritance of genes coding for inadequate production of the pigment melanin in the body. The lack of melanin affects the color of the hair and the skin as well as the iris of the eye. There are several other associated problems that may be seen in a person afflicted with albinism.

12 Mar 2018