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Peptic Ulcer Treatments

Peptic ulcers are open sores along the inner lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus.

18 Nov 2010

Peptic Ulcer Diagnosis

Peptic ulcers are sores that form in the inner lining of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum of the small intestine.

18 Nov 2010

What are Peptic Ulcers?

A peptic ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, the upper portion of the small intestine that connects to the stomach.

18 Nov 2010

Acute Myeloid Leukemia History

First discussed in medical literature in the 1800s, acute myeloid leukemia is a ptype of cancer of the white blood cells.

18 Nov 2010

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Prognosis

Over the last few decades with the advent of new medications and therapeutic approaches, treatment of leukemias has become largely improved with better survival rates and lesser treatment-related adverse effects.

18 Nov 2010

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Pathophysiology

Cancer arises when the genes and DNA within the cell are damaged. In a normal cell this DNA guides the actions, functions, growth, maturity, division and ultimately death of the cell.

18 Nov 2010

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Diagnosis

If a patients presents with the symptoms of acute myeloid leukemia a battery of tests are ordered. The tests used to diagnose AML include the following.

18 Nov 2010

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Causes

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) starts when the DNA and genes in the stem cells of the bone marrow undergo change known as genetic mutation. This leads to uncontrolled growth and proliferation of the cells and these immature white blood cells called blasts are released into the blood stream before they attain maturity.

18 Nov 2010

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Symptoms

The symptoms of Acute myeloid leukemia are usually slow in onset but may rapidly become severe as the number of immature white blood cells (blast cells) rises and overcrowds other cells in the blood.

18 Nov 2010

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Classification

Leukemias are classified according to their acute and chronic progress as well as according to their lymphoid or myeloid cell origins. Acute myeloid leukemia is further classified into subtypes.

18 Nov 2010

What is Acute Myeloid Leukemia?

Leukemia is the cancer of the white blood cells. It is called blood cancer in common parlance.

18 Nov 2010

SSRI Overdose

The initial dose administered is usually the lowest dose needed to improve symptoms, to minimize the risk of side effects. It may be around two to four weeks before SSRIs begin to take effect, after which the initial dose may be gradually increased if the treatment does not seem to be improving mood and relieving symptoms.

4 Nov 2010

SSRI Side Effects

The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is associated with several side effects, ranging from mild to severe. While many of these adverse effects improve over time, some may persist and become troublesome, requiring a change of drug.

4 Nov 2010

Efficacy of SSRIs for Depression

There is controversy regarding exactly how effective selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are in the treatment of clinical depression. Some reviews of clinical trial data have suggested that SSRIs do not show significant clinical effects.

4 Nov 2010

SSRIs - How They Work

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) work by increasing the levels of a substance called serotonin in the brain.

4 Nov 2010

What are SSRIs?

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of antidepressants that are used in the treatment of clinical depression. These agents are also useful in several other mental health conditions such as anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder and some phobias such as social phobia and agoraphobia (fear of open spaces).

4 Nov 2010

Blood Clot Prognosis

A blood clot or thrombus can occur in both the arterial and venous blood vessels. A part of a clot can also break away form the main clot and travel to the lung or brain where it causes another blockage or embolism.

4 Nov 2010

Blood Clot Treatment

A blood clot or thrombus can form in the vessel walls of arteries or veins. An arterial thrombus is a very dangerous clot that can obstruct the flow of blood to major organs and cause complications such as stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA or mini-stroke), heart attack, or peripheral arterial disease.

4 Nov 2010

What is a Blood Clot?

Blood clotting or coagulation is a normal but complex bodily process that is designed to prevent bleeding in response to an injury or cut.

4 Nov 2010

What is Gonorrhea?

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus. Gonorrhoea has been referred to as the “clap” in history.

4 Nov 2010