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Hairstyles and Traction Alopecia

Traction alopecia refers to the hair loss that arises when the hair roots are gently but persistently pulled throughout the day, usually as a result of particular hairstyling habits such as wearing the hair in tight buns, knots or ponytails and the use of straighteners.

25 Jul 2016

Risks to Infants of Diabetic Mothers

A fetus growing inside a woman who has diabetes may be exposed to high levels of blood glucose during the pregnancy if the diabetes is not well controlled.

25 Jul 2016

Psychopharmacology and Neuropsychopharmacology Research

Various research teams are investigating the impact chemical substances have on human behavior and how these results can be harnessed for improved medical care. The studies below illustrate the wide variety of research currently being carried out in study teams across the world.

21 Jul 2016

Differences in Sex Development (DSD)

Hermaphroditism, also referred to as intersex, is a condition in which there is a discrepancy between the external and internal sexual and genital organs. It is grouped together with other conditions as a disorder of sex development (DSD).

21 Jul 2016

Signals from Gut Biome to Brain and Behavior

Studies of the interrelation between microbes of the gastrointestinal tract and general health are increasingly focused on bidirectional links between that microbiota and mental health, mood and behavior.

21 Jul 2016

What Causes Miscarriage?

A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy before 24 weeks, when most developing babies would be unable to survive outside of the uterus.

21 Jul 2016

What is Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)?

Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is a subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and is characterized by a unique molecular abnormality. This type of leukemia has a high mortality rate and is associated with early hemorrhagic death.

21 Jul 2016

Acute Monocytic Leukemia

Acute monocytic leukemia is a subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and is denoted as AML-5 or M5.

21 Jul 2016

Epidemiology of Allergies

There has been a marked increase in the prevalence of allergic diseases since the industrial revolution. The hygiene hypothesis, which suggests a link between hygienic standards and reduced exposure to microbial substances during childhood, may partially explain this observation.

21 Jul 2016

Counterfeit Medications

A counterfeit medication or drug is defined as a pharmaceutical product that is produced and sold with the intention to deceive the consumer about the origin, authenticity or efficacy of the product.

21 Jul 2016

What is Neuropsychopharmacology?

Neuropsychopharmacology is a science that examines the effects of drugs on the mind.

21 Jul 2016

What is Psychopharmacology?

Psychopharmacology is a field, which analyses the impact of different drugs on the mental health of patients. It considers how different compounds alter people’s behavior by changing the way that the person thinks or feels. Some of the conditions that these medicines are used to treat include depression, psychosis and anxiety.

21 Jul 2016

Allergies and the Hygiene Hypothesis

A marked increase in the incidence of allergies and atopic disorders is evident in developed countries, beginning in the 1960s and steadily progressing throughout the rest of the twentieth century.

21 Jul 2016

The External Cephalic Version Process

In case of breech presentation after 35 weeks, health care providers often try to manually guide the fetus into the right position for birth or the head-down position. This procedure of turning a breech baby into the head first position is known as external cephalic version (ECV).

20 Jul 2016

What is the Urea Cycle?

In humans and mammals, almost 80% of the nitrogen excreted is in the form of urea, which is produced through a series of reactions occurring in the cytosol and mitochondrial matrix of liver cells. These reactions are collectively called the urea cycle or the Krebs-Henseleit cycle.

19 Jul 2016

Urea Cycle Disorder Treatments

The treatment of disorders related to the urea cycle is a lifelong process aimed at managing symptoms and doesn't cure the disorder. Strategies include monitoring ammonia levels using blood tests - serum and plasma levels – at regular intervals and using the results to optimize treatment methods.

19 Jul 2016

What are Urea Cycle Disorders?

Urea cycle disorders are congenital diseases that are caused by a dysfunctional urea cycle. The genetics and biochemistry of these disorders have been extensively studied. They are the result of a deficiency of one of the six enzymes that catalyze the various biochemical reactions in the urea cycle which converts ammonia to urea for removal via urine.

19 Jul 2016

Urea Cycle Disorder Research

Urea cycle disorders (UCD) are a group of rare disorders that are categorized as inborn errors of metabolism. These disorders have serious implications, often resulting in irreversible neurological damage or death. Over the years, there has been a tremendous increase in UCD research.

19 Jul 2016

Symptoms of Urea Cycle Disorders

The specific symptoms of disorders related to the urea cycle vary among the different types of these disorders. Typically, with complete deficiency of urea cycle enzymes, symptoms present within the first 24 hours after birth and hence urea cycle disorders are mostly diagnosed during infancy. However, some children start showing symptoms only during early childhood.

19 Jul 2016

What is Amebiasis?

Amebiasis is a term for disease caused by the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica that primarily infects the human bowel, but can also affect other organs (most commonly the liver). Entamoeba histolytica can exist in two forms – as a short-lived motile trophozoite with the ability to invade different organ systems, and as a long-surviving cyst that is able to colonize a patient.

19 Jul 2016