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What is Hematidrosis?

Hematidrosis is a rare and unusual condition characterized by the excretion of blood through the sweat gland pores.

12 Mar 2018

Microsporidia are spore-forming intracellular organisms that are omnipresent in the environment and that have the propensity of infecting a myriad of vertebrate and invertebrate hosts. Fifteen different species have been described to be affecting humans, many of which as opportunistic disease agents in association with HIV/AIDS epidemic. The most commonly observed species infecting humans is Enterocytozoon bieneusi, followed by species from the genus Encephalitozoon (particularly Encephalitozoon intestinalis).

12 Mar 2018

What is Gluten?

Gluten is a protein, found in some food grains that are commonly eaten. These include primarily wheat, barley and rye.

9 Mar 2018

What is Cantu Syndrome?

Cantu syndrome, or hypertrichotic osteochondrodysplasia, is a condition characterized by a range of severe and systemic defects in the body.

9 Mar 2018

What is Valvular Heart Disease?

This article describes the structure of the heart, position and role of the heart valves, and how damage can lead to valvular heart disease.

7 Mar 2018

Pathophysiology of the Link Between Obesity and Breast Cancer

This article describes the link between obesity and breast cancer risk, survival rates and response to treatment.

7 Mar 2018

What are Antiandrogens?

Antiandrogens are a group of medications which bind to intracellular androgen receptors (AR) to prevent androgen effects on organs such as the testes, the hair follicles, the hypothalamus, pituitary, ovaries and the prostate gland, which are targets of endogenous androgens. They are used to treat a variety of clinical conditions which are characterized by hyperandrogenism, such as acne, hirsutism, and prostate cancer.

7 Mar 2018

Health Benefits of Avocado

The following are some of the most obvious advantages of including avocados regularly in the diet. This is rendered easier by the mild neutral flavor and creamy consistency, which lend themselves to its use in many diverse forms, including a dip, a spread, a thickener, a smoothie or a salad.

7 Mar 2018

Passion Fruit Health Benefits

Modern lifestyle diseases, such as obesity and metabolic syndrome (MS), may lead to many complications, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular disease. They also accelerate the aging processes. Appropriate dietary interventions may help to regulate glucose and energy metabolism, and thus improve the outcome for affected individuals.

7 Mar 2018

What is Tartar?

The first thing you notice about someone you meet is the smile on their face. Besides the very obvious aesthetic value of having healthy teeth, there is also a considerable medical value that can’t be ignored.

7 Mar 2018

What is Albinism?

Albinism is a rare condition. It is a genetic disorder which is characterized by the inadequate production of the pigment melanin.

6 Mar 2018

Why Does Added Sugar Influence Gout?

One of the major risk factors for gout is hyperuricemia, caused by high consumption of sugary drinks and snacks.

6 Mar 2018

Radicular Cysts

Radicular cysts are caused by an inflammatory infection and bone resorption of the jawbone. They are diagnosed from a CT scan and treated non-surgically.

6 Mar 2018

Lymph Node Structure

The lymphatic system is an essential part of the immune system. This article describes the structure and functions of the lymph node.

6 Mar 2018

Preventing Keratoacanthoma

Keratoacanthoma is a benign skin cancer skin condition caused by exposure to the sun. Prevention strategies are therefore centered around UV exposure.

5 Mar 2018

What is the Third Stage of Labor?

The third stage of labor is most important because it is a primary factor in determining whether postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) will occur.

5 Mar 2018

What is Patau Syndrome?

Patau’s syndrome, also referred to as Trisomy 13, is a chromosome-based, rare genetic disorder in which the some or all of a patients cell contain an extra copy of chromosome 13. Normally a baby should have two copies of the chromosome, and this additional chromosome causes abnormal development of the fetus, often resulting in a miscarriage or stillbirth.

2 Mar 2018

History of Vaccination

This article describes the history of vaccination and the methodologies used to produce vaccines, including attentuation, reassortment and inactivation.

2 Mar 2018

What is Edward's Syndrome?

Edward’s syndrome is a genetic defect that causes several abnormalities in babies with this chromosomal condition. There is no cure for the condition, which causes death shortly after birth. It is also referred to as Trisomy 18 and affects one in five thousand live births. The chances of a woman giving birth to a child with Edward's syndrome increases with the age of the pregnant woman.

2 Mar 2018

Diagnosis of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

The psychiatric symptoms of NMDA receptor encephalitis are often not identified as a feature of this condition early on. The diagnosis of anti-NMDAR encephalitis utilizes history, examination, and specific assays.

1 Mar 2018