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Dwarfism Diagnosis

A diagnosis of dwarfism or restricted growth is based on a number of factors. A pediatrician will evaluate the child’s growth and development using a range of tests. Some of the steps taken to diagnose this condition include...

12 Mar 2011

Dwarfism Classification

Dwarfism is a physical disorder characterized by a small stature, of less than 4 feet 10 inches (147 cm). There are nearly 200 causes of dwarfism and the symptoms of this condition vary widely, depending on the cause. The medical term for dwarfism is restricted growth.

12 Mar 2011

What is Dwarfism?

The medical term for dwarfism is restricted growth. The condition is typically characterized by a short stature and various other symptoms, depending on the cause of the condition.

12 Mar 2011

Diuretic Side Effects

Different classes of diuretics have different side effect profiles. The types of side effects caused by a diuretic depends on the drug’s mechanism of action.

12 Mar 2011

Diuretic Mechanism

The different classes of diuretics have different mechanisms of action but the overall aim of diuretic therapy is to increase the amount of water excreted in the urine.

12 Mar 2011

What Are Diuretics Used For?

Diuretics are used to treat several conditions in medicine including heart failure, high blood pressure, liver disease and some types of kidney disease. The use of some diuretics is also indicated in cases of overdose or poisoning, to help increase the excretion of certain substances from the patient’s body.

12 Mar 2011

What is a Diuretic?

Diuretics are drugs that can increase the amount of water and sodium that is excreted in the urine. There are several classes of diuretics, each with a different mechanism of action. The main classes of diuretics and their mechanisms are described below.

12 Mar 2011

Embryogenesis Organogenesis

The process of embryogenesis begins when an egg or ovum is fertilized by a sperm cell to form a zygote.

24 Feb 2011

Embryogenesis Somitogenesis

Somitogenesis is the process by which somites are formed during embryogenesis. Somitomeres are formed first, which are essentially segmented blocks of tissue that differentiate to form the skeletal muscle, vertebral column and skin of vertebrate animals.

24 Feb 2011

Formation of Gastrula

Once an egg is released from the ovary during ovulation, it meets with a sperm cell that was carried to it via the semen. These two gametes combine to form a zygote and this process is called fertilization. The zygote then begins to divide and becomes a blastula.

24 Feb 2011

Formation of Blastula

This zygote then undergoes mitotic division, a process that does not result in any significant growth but creates a multicellular cluster called a blastula.

24 Feb 2011

Embryogenesis Cleavage

The zygote will ultimately multiply through cleavage, which is a mitotic division process that forms a multicellular embryo.

24 Feb 2011

What is Embryogenesis?

Human embryogenesis is a complex process that occurs during the first eight weeks after fertilization. The stages of embryogenesis are described in more detail below.

24 Feb 2011

Calcium Health Risks

Calcium is an essential mineral in the body that is required for healthy bone development and other vital functions of the body. Some of the health risks associated with calcium deficiency and calcium toxicity are described below.

24 Feb 2011

Calcium and Diet

Calcium is an essential nutrient that needs to be included in the diet because our bodies cannot manufacture it.

24 Feb 2011

Uses of Calcium

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, making up about 2% of the total body weight. Some of the roles calcium plays in the body are described below.

24 Feb 2011

Calcium Compounds

Calcium forms several compounds in nature and many of these have a wide variety of uses. Some examples of calcium compounds include...

24 Feb 2011

What is Calcium?

In humans, calcium is the most abundant mineral and forms about 2% of our total body weight. Almost all of this calcium is found in the skeleton and the rest is found in the teeth, the blood plasma, the body’s soft tissues and the extracellular fluid.

24 Feb 2011

Down Syndrome Complications

Down syndrome is associated with several complications and health conditions that may require special medical care and support. Some of these conditions such as heart defect may be present from birth, while others such as epilepsy or intestinal problems may emerge over time.

23 Feb 2011

Down Syndrome Symptoms

Down syndrome or Down's syndrome, is a congenital condition that typically gives rise to characteristic facial and physical features. Individuals with this condition may also suffer from a range of associated health problems, although the severity of these problems varies between individuals.

23 Feb 2011