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What is Beta-Carotene?

Beta carotene is a member of the carotenoid family belonging to the isoprenoid compounds, which are polyunsaturates with antioxidant properties. The formula for beta carotene is C40H56 and it can exist as cis- or trans-isomers. Most of the naturally-occurring and synthesized forms of beta exists as the all-trans isomer.

18 May 2010

Basal Cell Carcinoma Epidemiology

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer in the United States and Australia and was first described by Arthur Jacob in 1827. The condition was first referred to as a histopathological entity in 1903, by Edmund Krompecher who believed that the cancer arose from basal cells in the epidermis.

18 May 2010

Basal Cell Carcinoma Prognosis

Basal cell carcinoma is one of the most common skin cancers in America and Australia and incidence is also on the rise in the UK. This rise is thought to be attributable to an increase in exposure to UV rays from the sun.

18 May 2010

Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatments

Basal cell carcinoma is highly localized and very rarely spreads, meaning that treatment can achieve a cure rate of almost a 100%. Some of the methods for treatment include surgical and nonsurgical approaches.

18 May 2010

Basal Cell Carcinoma Diagnosis

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer in the United States and Australia. Incidence is also on the rise in the United Kingdom. The most significant causative factor that has been associated with basal cell carcinoma is excessive and long term exposure to ultraviolet light radiated by the sun.

18 May 2010

Basal Cell Carcinoma Pathophysiology

Basal cell carcinomas are slow-growing cancers. They typically appear as elevated or flat lesions present on the sun-exposed parts of the body such as the face, scalp, chin, neck or back.

18 May 2010

What is Basal Cell Carcinoma?

Basal cell carcinoma is one of the most common types of skin cancer, affecting over 1 million Americans each year and accounting for 75% of all skin cancers. This type of cancer has a 95% cure rate, but may become life threatening if left untreated.

18 May 2010

Infertility Social Impact

Infertility generally refers to a failure to become pregnant after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse.

18 May 2010

Infertility Ethics

Infertility is estimated to affect around one fifth of couples in the UK. The two main procedures used to treat infertility are in-vitro fertilization (IVF), where fertilization of a woman’s egg is performed outside of her body and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

18 May 2010

Infertility Psychological Effects

Although the cause of infertility is generally physiological, possible resulting stress and heartache can have a huge psychological impact.

18 May 2010

Infertility Treatments

Infertility is a common problem, affecting between 10 and 15% of couples in the U.K and U.S.

18 May 2010

Infertility Prevalence

Infertility is the term used to describe a couple’s failure to conceive, despite having engaged in regular and unprotected intercourse for a year.

18 May 2010

What Causes Infertility?

Infertility is usually defined as a couple’s failure to conceive after one year of regular, unprotected intercourse.

18 May 2010

What is Infertility?

Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after a year of unprotected and unrestricted intercourse.

18 May 2010

Meditation and Health Studies

Meditation is widely practiced and believed to have beneficial health effects,

18 May 2010

Meditation Postures

Asana is the term used to describe both the setting and posture used by an individual practicing meditation.

18 May 2010

Meditation History

Meditation is an ancient practice that is believed to have originated in India several thousand years ago.

18 May 2010

Meditation Spirituality and Religion

Throughout history, meditation has played a large role in many spiritual and religious practices.

18 May 2010

What is Meditation?

Meditation is a holistic discipline by which the practitioner attempts to get beyond the reflexive, "thinking" mind into a deeper state of relaxation or awareness.

18 May 2010

Jaundice Diagnosis

Jaundice is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disease in itself. Jaundice is caused by an accumulation of a yellow–green substance called bilirubin in the tissues of the body, which causes a yellowing of the skin, eyes and mucous membranes.

18 May 2010