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What Causes Cystitis?

Cystitis refers to inflammation of the bladder and usually occurs due to infection. The most common cause of cystitis is bacterial infection of the urinary tract, which spreads to the bladder where it causes irritation of the bladder lining and inflammatory symptoms. More than 85% of cases of cystitis are caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli).

28 Feb 2010

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

High blood cholesterol, especially LDL and triglycerides when combined with a low level of HDL can lead to atherosclerosis.

28 Feb 2010

Cholesterol Physiology

Cholesterol is essential for all living organisms. It is synthesized from simpler substances within the body. Cholesterol can also be obtained from food. Saturated fats in food can be converted to cholesterol. This may lead to excessive cholesterol in blood.

28 Feb 2010

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is waxy and exists as small molecules within the human body. It is found in all cells of the body.

28 Feb 2010

Cetuximab KRAS Testing

The KRAS gene encodes for small guanosine nucleotide-binding proteins that are important signal transducers for many cellular receptors, including EGFR. If there is a mutation in this KRAS gene, the drugs that inhibit EGFR, including cetuximab, fail to act.

28 Feb 2010

Cetuximab Side Effects

Cetuximab is a monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of cancer. The agent targets and binds to epidermal growth factor receptors, inhibiting it its ability to send signals to cancer cells that promote tumor growth, angiogenesis and survival. Cetuximab is approved for use in metastatic colorectal cancer and head and neck cancer.

28 Feb 2010

Cetuximab Uses

etuximab is a monoclonal antibody that specifically inhibits the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).

28 Feb 2010

Cetuximab Biomarkers

Cetuximab is a monoclonal antibody that is used to treat several cancers including bowel cancer and head and neck cancer.

28 Feb 2010

Cetuximab Indications

Cetuximab is an anticancer drug that inhibits the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) which is present on the surface of some kinds of cancer cells.

28 Feb 2010

What is Cetuximab?

Cetuximab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) which is present on the surface of some cancer cells. Cetuximab binds to the receptor, preventing epidermal growth factor (EGF) from binding to it and stimulating growth of the cancer cells.

28 Feb 2010

Cellulitis Treatment

Cellulitis is a term used to describe infection of the dermal and subcutaneous skin layers. The condition is diagnosed based on symptoms and clinical examination to identify the causative bacteria. A suitable antibiotic is then prescribed.

28 Feb 2010

Cellulitis Diagnosis

Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper layers of the skin that causes swelling and pain in affected areas. The leg is the site most commonly affected by cellulitis, although the condition can affect any part of the body.

28 Feb 2010

What Causes Cellulitis?

Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper skin tissues that leads to redness, pain and swelling across affected areas.

28 Feb 2010

What is Cellulitis?

Cellulitis is an infection of the dermal and subcutaneous skin layers that gives rise to red, swollen, hot and painful skin.

28 Feb 2010

Cartilage Diseases

Cartilage is an important part of the skeletal system that can be affected by several diseases. For example, a group of diseases called the chondrodystrophies are typically characterized by changes and abnormalities in the growth and subsequent ossification of cartilage.

28 Feb 2010

Cartilage Growth

Cartilage is an important structural component of the body. It is a firm tissue but is softer and much more flexible than bone. Cartilage is a connective tissue found in many areas of the body.

28 Feb 2010

What is Cartilage?

Cartilage is an important structural component of the body. It is a firm tissue but is softer and much more flexible than bone.

28 Feb 2010

What is GemCarbo Chemotherapy

GemCarbo chemotherapy is an anti-cancer therapy that is used to treat lung and bladder cancers. The therapy is made up of two drugs – gemcitabine and carboplatin.

28 Feb 2010

Carboplatin Pharmacology

Carboplatin is one of the platinum-based anti-cancer drugs and its parent compound is cisplatin. Carboplatin has gained significant popularity since its introduction in the 1980s because it causes less side effects than cisplatin.

28 Feb 2010

What is Carboplatin?

Carboplatin is a chemotherapy agent used in the treatment of certain types of cancer. Carboplatin is one of the platinum anti-cancer compounds and its parent compound is cisplatin. Carboplatin has gained significant popularity since its introduction in the 1980s because it causes less side effects than cisplatin.

28 Feb 2010