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Taurine Toxicity

Taurine is a natural amino acid naturally present in bodily tissues that play a role in physiological functions that is also available in food sources for dietary intake.

3 Nov 2010

Other Uses of Taurine

Taurine, which is naturally occurring in the human body, can also be found in many foods that are commonly consumed in the diet.

3 Nov 2010

Taurine Energy Drinks

Taurine is a conditional amino acid that has various effects throughout the body, most notably on neurological and muscular development.

3 Nov 2010

The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was established in 1997 as part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA). In conjunction with Medicaid, SCHIP has helped to reduce the number of low-income uninsured children by broadening eligibility requirements and simplifying enrolling procedures.

1 Nov 2010

SCHIP History

SCHIP was a program intended for children in families with an income that was too high to qualify for Medicaid, but too modest to afford private insurance

1 Nov 2010

What is the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)?

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a program that was proposed and enacted into law as part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.

1 Nov 2010

Glutamine Functions

Glutamine is one of the twenty amino acids or building blocks that make up proteins.

1 Nov 2010

What is Glutamine?

Glutamine is one of the twenty amino acids, the individual building blocks that join together to make up proteins in the body.

1 Nov 2010

Gingivitis Treatment

Gingivitis or gum disease describes both the early stages of gum inflammation as well as more severe gum involvement such as periodontitis and acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG). Early management of gingivitis is more successful at reducing the risk of complications compared with treatment initiated in later stages of disease.

1 Nov 2010

Gingivitis Diagnosis

Gingivitis is a mild and common form of gum disease that causes the gums to become inflamed, red and irritated.

1 Nov 2010

Gingivitis Cause

There are a number of factors that can cause or raise the risk of developing gum disease or gingivitis. However, one of the most common causes is the formation of dental plaque.

1 Nov 2010

What is Gingivitis?

The term gingivitis refers to inflammation and infection of the gums. It is also termed non-destructive periodontal disease.

1 Nov 2010

Gestational Diabetes Prognosis

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that affects a mother during pregnancy. The condition causes a high blood sugar level and can lead to several complications for both the mother and the baby if left untreated.

1 Nov 2010

Gestational Diabetes Treatment

Women who develop gestational diabetes need to monitor and control their blood sugar level in order to keep the baby healthy and minimize the possibility of complications developing during the pregnancy or during birth. Some of the strategies for controlling blood sugar are described below.

1 Nov 2010

Gestational Diabetes Tests

Gestational diabetes does not always give rise to symptoms and all pregnant women are therefore routinely screened to check their blood sugar levels during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes is typically characterized by a high blood sugar level (hyperglycemia) and relative insulin resistance.

1 Nov 2010

Gestational Diabetes Pathophysiology

The exact pathophysiology of gestational diabetes is unknown. One main aspect of the underlying pathology is insulin resistance, where the body’s cells fail to respond to the hormone insulin in the usual way. Several pregnancy hormones are thought to disrupt the usual action of insulin as it binds to its receptor, most probably by interfering with cell signalling pathways.

1 Nov 2010

Gestational Diabetes Risk Factors

There are several risk factors that can increase the risk of getting gestational diabetes...

1 Nov 2010

What is Gestational Diabetes?

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GD) is the finding of high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. Pregnancy places a higher level of insulin demand on the body.

1 Nov 2010

Pediatrics Training

Training in paediatrics varies considerably across the world. However, what is common worldwide is that paediatricians begin their training with a basic medical education.

1 Nov 2010

What is Pediatrics?

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18. The word “paediatrics” means “healer of children”; they are derived from two Greek words: (pais = child) and (iatros = doctor or healer). Paediatrics is a relatively new medical specialty, developing only in the mid-19th century. Abraham Jacobi (1830–1919) is known as the father of paediatrics.

1 Nov 2010