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Treatment of Submacular Hemorrhage

Submacular hemorrhage is a rare but devastating sequel of choroidal neovascularization, which is a frequent complication of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

6 Sep 2016

Sesame Seed Allergy

Sesame seed allergy is estimated to occur in up to 2 out of every thousand people who consume this food. Many of these individuals first present with an anaphylactic reaction to sesame seeds. The incidene of sesame seed allergy is approximately half that of a persistent allergy to cow’s milk.

6 Sep 2016

Pediatric Cancer

Accepting a diagnosis of cancer is difficult for anyone, but even more challenging for children. There are several types of cancers that may affect young people, with leukemia and brain tumors being the most common. Some cancers that primarily affect adults have not been listed in this article. They may also affect children in rare cases.

6 Sep 2016

What Causes Retinoblastoma?

Retinoblastomas are malignant tumors that occur mostly in children below 5 years of age. One of three tumors is bilateral. About 250-350 new cases are diagnosed each year in the US. Thus they make up about 4% of all tumors in childhood. Children with bilateral retinoblastoma (as occurs in 40% of cases) are diagnosed at a mean age of 15 months, while those who have unilateral retinoblastoma are diagnosed at 24 months on average.

6 Sep 2016

Diagnosing and Treating Retinoblastoma

A retinoblastoma is a rare malignant tumor of the retina. It occurs as both hereditary and non-hereditary forms. It is seen typically in children who are below the age of 5 years.

6 Sep 2016

Retinoblastoma Screening

A retinoblastoma is a malignant tumor of the retina, which is the thin sensory membrane at the back of the eyeball. It occurs as a result of a mutation in both copies of the RB1 gene that produces the pRB protein. This is a tumor suppressor protein, which inhibits the uncontrolled proliferation of mutant cells. When this protein is defective or absent, the abnormal cells may start to multiply in an unregulated fashion, leading to malignant transformation.

6 Sep 2016

Signs and Symptoms of Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastomas may occur in one or both eyes, and may be heritable or non-heritable in their pattern. They typically occur in children less than 5 years of age.

6 Sep 2016

Retinoblastoma - Malignant Tumor of the Retina

A retinoblastoma is a malignant tumor of the retina, occurring most often in young children below 5 years. In one of three cases it is bilateral i.e., affecting both eyes. About 250-350 new cases occur every year in the USA, in children younger than 15 years.

6 Sep 2016

Symptoms and Management of Alpha-gal Allergy

Alpha-gal allergy is an allergy to meat products that manifests several hours after eating meat.

6 Sep 2016

Causes of Alpha-gal Allergy

Meat is an important part of the Western diet but anaphylaxis is rare. This is explained by the fact that most proteins in human and animal meat are homologous, preventing the emergence of IgE antibodies. Many instances of cross-reactivity have been found, of which a few are clinically important. One of the most striking of these is the pork-cat syndrome, which is often mistaken for alpha-gal allergy.

6 Sep 2016

Alpha-gal Allergy (Meat Allergy)

Alpha-gal allergy was first described in a few patients in 2009. Within 5 years it had become evident that they were only the tip of the iceberg. Alpha-gal allergy has a prevalence of thousands in some parts of the US and Europe.

6 Sep 2016

What Causes Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Children?

Hemolytic uremic syndrome is of two types - the classification is based on the history of prodromal diarrhea. The type seen in children is called typical HUS. It usually starts after a diarrheal episode, for which reason it is also called D+HUS. It is an illness produced by a strain of enteric bacterium called Escherichia coli (E.coli).

6 Sep 2016

Vitreous Detachment

The vitreous body is a round body of gel-like substance which fills the posterior chamber of the eye and aids in keeping the eyeball round. Within the gel are numerous fine strands which run to the retinal layer just behind it. The vitreous shrinks with age and some disease conditions, becoming more watery. As a result it pulls away from the retina, eventually breaking the strands. This is known as vitreous detachment.

6 Sep 2016

Klinefelter Syndrome Treatment

Treatment for Klinefelter syndrome focuses on improving symptoms and providing support to the individual.

6 Sep 2016

Klinefelter Syndrome Signs and Symptoms

Males with Klinefelter syndrome have XXY chromosomes, rather than XY chromosomes, leading to a lower level of the male hormone testosterone and related symptoms.

6 Sep 2016

Klinefelter Syndrome Diagnosis

A diagnosis of Klinefelter syndrome can be made based on a number of physical characteristics and symptoms, and confirmed with diagnostic chromosomal analysis.

6 Sep 2016

Klinefelter Syndrome Causes

Klinefelter syndrome is a condition that occurs as a result of an extra X chromosome during the formation of either a sperm or an egg cell. It is usually a random error that causes the extra X cell to be included in each cell division. There can sometimes be more than one additional X chromosomes, although this is rare.

6 Sep 2016

Pediatric Skin Conditions

Most skin rashes that occur during childhood are not a reason for significant concern, as they usually improve spontaneously without any treatment. However, there are some instances when further investigation and treatment is required.

6 Sep 2016

Community Pharmacy

Community pharmacy, also known as retail pharmacy, is the most common type of pharmacy that allows the public access to their medications and advice about their health. Traditionally known as a chemist, it is the healthcare facility that is responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical service to a specific community group or region.

6 Sep 2016

Online Pharmacy

Since the introduction of the Internet, there has been a revolution in the way that products are marketed and sold to consumers. Pharmaceutical goods are no exception, and online pharmacies or Internet pharmacies have arisen in response. Online pharmacies are businesses which sell medicines including those which require a prescription, on the Internet. It is estimated that 1 in 6 US consumers have bought pharmaceutical drugs online.

6 Sep 2016