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Rhabdomyolysis Diagnosis

The term rhabdomyolysis is used to describe the breakdown or disintegration of striated muscle.

9 Jun 2010

Parvoviruses are very small (between 18 and 25 nm in diameter), non-enveloped, single-stranded DNA viruses with an icosahedral capsid. DNA replication of these viruses occurs in the nucleus, and some general replication strategies are employed; for example, the virus needs to make mRNAs that can be translated into proteins and it needs to replicate the genome using enzymes from the cell.

7 Jun 2010

Types of Parvovirus

The Parvoviridae is a family of small, non-enveloped viruses that contain a single-stranded DNA genome of approximately 5,000 bases.

7 Jun 2010

What is a Parvovirus?

Parvoviridae is a name for a viral family that encompasses small, non-enveloped, isometric DNA viruses with linear, single-stranded genomes. Viruses from this family are commonly known as parvoviruses, with two subfamilies and a dozen of distinct genera. In the known biosphere, only parvoviruses have DNA genomes that are both single-stranded and linear.

7 Jun 2010

Onychomycosis Treatments

Prior to initiating treatment with antifungal therapy for onychomycosis, it is important that a differential diagnosis is made to eliminate other possible conditions.

7 Jun 2010

Onychomycosis Causes

Onychomycosis is a condition that may be caused by a number of potential pathogens.

7 Jun 2010

Onychomycosis Diagnosis

The initial diagnosis of onychomycosis is usually done by inspection of the affected area and questioning the patient about their history of the symptoms.

7 Jun 2010

Onychomycosis Symptoms

The symptoms of the condition primarily involve aesthetic effects to either finger or toe nails. They can vary widely depending on the severity of the infection and the time it has been left untreated.

7 Jun 2010

What is Onychomycosis?

Onychomycosis is a condition that involves a fungal infection of fingernails or toenails.

7 Jun 2010

Lactose Intolerance History

Lactose intolerance is a worldwide phenomenon that has been widely studied over the years in order to understand the influences of human evolution and migration over the ages.

7 Jun 2010

Lactose Intolerance Problems

Among people with lactose intolerance, the consumption of milk and dairy products may lead to several symptoms including abdominal discomfort, diarrhea and flatulence. Lactose intolerant individuals therefore tend to avoid consuming milk and milk products.

7 Jun 2010

Managing Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance is treated depending on how extreme the sensitivity to lactose in food is. In most individuals, monitoring the diet and avoiding foods with lactose helps to prevent the symptoms of lactose intolerance.

7 Jun 2010

Lactase Biology

Lactase is an enzyme present in the gut that is responsible for breaking down complex lactose sugars into simpler sugars such as glucose and galactose which can then be utilized for energy and bodily functions.

7 Jun 2010

Lactose Intolerance Diagnosis

Lactose intolerance is frequently and mistakenly self-diagnosed. In babies, it is also often confused with cow milk allergy. Diagnosis should not be based on clinical symptoms alone and should be made by a physician who has performed certain laboratory tests.

7 Jun 2010

What is Lactose Intolerance?

Lactose intolerance describes a condition where a person is incapable of digesting lactose - a type of sugar present in milk and dairy products. Food intolerance is different from food allergy. While symptoms of allergy may be brought about by consuming even tiny amounts of a certain food, the amount that brings about the symptoms of intolerance varies from person to person.

7 Jun 2010

Fabry Disease Diagnosis

Fabry disease is an X-linked recessive disorder that leads to the accumulation of a lipid called globotriaosylceramide in the cells of the body. The condition is rare and affects around 1 in 50,000 males. As an X-linked condition, Fabry disease mainly affects males, although females can also be affected.

7 Jun 2010

Fabry Disease Treatments

Fabry disease is a genetic lysosomal storage disease that progresses with age and cannot be cured. The disease is caused by a deficiency in the enzyme α-galactosidase A, which leads to a build up in cells of a glycolipid called globotriaosylceramide (also called ceramide trihexoside or Gb3 or GL-3). This glycolipid gets deposited in the blood vessels, tissues and organs, eventually disrupting their function.

7 Jun 2010

Fabry Disease Symptoms

Fabry disease is an X-linked recessive disorder, meaning the condition is caused by a gene defect present on the X chromosome. Males who inherit the gene defect on their single X chromosome experience a more severe form of the disease compared with females, who may also inherit a normal X chromosome.

7 Jun 2010

What is Fabry Disease?

Fabry disease is a rare genetic condition that belongs to a group of disorders referred to as lysosomal storage disease.

7 Jun 2010

Galactosemia Diagnosis

Galactosemia is a rare genetic disorder in which galactose cannot be converted to glucose and instead accumulates in the blood. If infants born with this condition are left untreated, they die in 75% of cases.

7 Jun 2010