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Niacin Food Sources

Niacin is a water-soluble vitamin that partakes in a variety of biochemical reactions in the human body.

16 Aug 2010

Niacin Side Effects

Niacin is water-soluble vitamin B3 and has a myriad of important roles in humans.

16 Aug 2010

Niacin Deficiency

Niacin is a member of the B-vitamin complex group vital to the oxidation of all living cells.

16 Aug 2010

What Causes Neutropenia?

Neutropenia represents an abnormally low level of neutrophils in the blood.

16 Aug 2010

Neutropenia Diagnosis

Neutropenia is a hematological disorder defined as a reduction in the absolute number of neutrophils in the blood.

16 Aug 2010

Neutropenia is defined as a condition characterized by a depressed neutrophil count and associated with an increased risk of infections. The major causes of neutropenia include hematologic malignancies, metastatic neoplasm involving the bone marrow, irradiation, various drugs, vitamin B12 and folate deficiency, congenital or acquired primary disorders of hematopoiesis, as well as various autoimmune and benign idiopathic disorders.

16 Aug 2010

What is Neutropenia?

Neutrophilic granulocytes (or neutrophils) are the most abundant circulating leukocytes in humans which play a fundamental role in the innate immune response. These cells are recruited rapidly when inflammation is present, and their primary role is to kill invading microorganisms via phagocytosis by release of preformed granular enzymes and proteins, as well as by the production of a range of oxygen species.

16 Aug 2010

What is Neurogenesis?

The term neurogenesis is made up of the words “neuro” meaning “relating to nerves” and “genesis” meaning the formation of something. The term therefore refers to the growth and development of neurons. This process is most active while a baby is developing in the womb and is responsible for the production of the brain’s neurons.

16 Aug 2010

What is a Ganglion?

A ganglion is a cluster of nerve cells found in the peripheral nervous system. The cells that are specific to a ganglion are called ganglion cells. However, the term is sometimes used to describe the retinal ganglion cells.

15 Aug 2010

Dermatitis Treatments

Dermatitis describes several skin conditions that cause inflamed and irritated skin. The exact treatment approach depends on the cause and type of dermatitis but generally the condition is managed in the following ways.

15 Aug 2010

Dermatitis Symptoms

Dermatitis is a general term describing inflammation of the skin. The symptoms of dermatitis vary according to the cause and type of inflammation but, typically, the following symptoms occur.

15 Aug 2010

Dermatitis Types

Dermatitis is a common condition that describes inflammation of the skin. There are several forms of dermatitis but usually the condition leads to itching, pain and a skin rash that may be formed of blisters or red, swollen bumps.

15 Aug 2010

What Causes Dermatitis?

Dermatitis is a common skin condition caused by inflammation of the skin. There are several different forms of dermatitis but all are caused by the skin reacting to allergens or irritants. Dermatitis is usually characterized by red, itchy skin that can become blistered and weepy.

15 Aug 2010

What is Dermatitis?

The term dermatitis refers to inflammation of the skin and is usually characterized by a rash, itching and skin lesions such as blisters or pustules that may leak and crust over. A sensation of tingling, burning and stinging are other typical features.

15 Aug 2010

Delusion Causes

Delusion refers to a fixed belief that is firmly held despite solid evidence to the contrary. The cause of delusion is not clear but genetic, neurological and biochemical factors have been suggested to play a role in the development of the condition.

15 Aug 2010

Delusion Development

A delusion is a belief that is obviously false, indicating an abnormality in the thought process. They can be features of delusional disorder.

15 Aug 2010

Delusion Diagnosis

According to the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), delusion is defined as: “A false belief based on incorrect inference about external reality that is firmly sustained despite what almost everyone else believes and despite what constitutes the inconvertible and obvious proof or evidence to the contrary.”

15 Aug 2010

Delusion Types

There are several subtypes of delusional disorders. Some of these include are shown below.

15 Aug 2010

What is Delusion?

Delusion usually occurs as a result of a neurological problem or a mental illness. However, delusion is not associated with any one disease in particular and has been found to manifest as a feature of various different physical and mental illnesses. Delusion is a typical clinical feature in psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and paraphrenia.

15 Aug 2010

What is Nuclear Medicine?

Nuclear medicine is the branch of medicine that involves the administration of radioactive substances in order to diagnose and treat disease. The scans performed in nuclear medicine are carried out by a radiographer. This speciality of nuclear medicine is sometimes referred to as endoradiology because the radiation emitted from inside the body is detected rather than being applied externally, as with an X-ray procedure, for example.

29 Jul 2010