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Tonsillitis Complications

Tonsillitis often resolves within three to four days, with fever and other symptoms usually subsiding within a week. In some individuals however, the symptoms do not improve or may even worsen after this time.

10 Mar 2010

Tonsillitis Treatment

Tonsillitis is usually caused by viruses and therefore the use of antibiotics is generally not effective in treating the infection. Treatment is usally aimed at alleviating symptoms, preventing secondary bacterial infections and preventing recurrence. Symptoms such as inflammation, pain and redness usually resolve within a week.

10 Mar 2010

Tonsillitis Causes

Tonsillitis is usually caused by viral infection; however, bacterial infection can also be the cause.

10 Mar 2010

Tonsillitis Symptoms

Tonsillitis refers to inflammation of the tonsils as a result of infection, usually viral infection. The condition is most commonly seen among children, although adults may also be affected. In some susceptible children, tonsillitis may occur every time they have an upper respiratory tract infection.

10 Mar 2010

What is Tonsillitis?

Tonsils are small glands that lie on either side of the back of the throat. They are essentially glands that help maintain immunity and protect the oral inlet from invading pathogens. Tonsillitis describes a condition where these tonsils have become infected and/or inflamed.

10 Mar 2010

Testosterone Treatments

Testosterone replacement therapy is used to treat cases of testosterone deficiency in several disease conditions.

10 Mar 2010

Testosterone Mechanism

Testosterone is the principle male sex hormones in mammals, birds and other vertebrates. The effects of the hormone are exerted in two main ways.

10 Mar 2010

Testosterone Biochemistry

Testosterone is the most important male hormone and is responsible for the changes boys go through to become men as they go through puberty. Testosterone is mostly produced in the testes and a small amount is produced by the adrenal glands. In women, the ovaries also produce a small amount.

10 Mar 2010

Testosterone Physiological Effects

Testosterone is the principle male sex hormone and is responsible for reproductive growth and development in male vertebrates.

10 Mar 2010

What is Testosterone?

Testosterone is the principle sex hormone responsible for the development of reproductive function in male vertebrates. Testosterone is one of the hormones referred to as androgens, which are also known of as anabolic steroids. As a steroid hormone, testosterone is derived from cholesterol and the structure of this hormone is similar across all mammals, reptiles, birds and fish.

10 Mar 2010

Fistula Treatment

The treatment of fistulas requires surgery to correct the abnormal connection or passageway that has formed between two organs or vessels. One common complication of fistulas is infection, which needs to combated using an appropriate antibiotics. Treatment ultimately depends on the type of fistula and the associated risks and symptoms.

4 Mar 2010

Fistula Causes

Fistulas can be a result of several disease conditions or the fistula may be surgically created for therapeutic reasons in some instances.

4 Mar 2010

What is a Fistula?

A fistula is an abnormal, tube-like connection that forms between two organs or vessels that are lined with epithelial cells. Fistulas are generally the result of a disease condition, but artificial fistulas may also be surgically created for therapy.

4 Mar 2010

Resveratrol Supplements

Several studies have stated that resveratrol is a key regulator of energy metabolism and could increase the lifespan in some animal species.

4 Mar 2010

Resveratrol in Wines and Grapes

Resveratrol is strongly associated with red grapes and the red wine made from grapes.

4 Mar 2010

Resveratrol Mechanisms

Resveratrol has been much studied over the last 20 years, because of its promise as an elixir of youth and health. Research proves that it does have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-platelet and anti-cancer effects. But how exactly does it work?

4 Mar 2010

Resveratrol Delivery

With all of the attention surrounding resveratrol’s anti-aging effects, a central problem remains, namely, its poor bioavailability.

4 Mar 2010

What is Resveratrol?

Resveratrol, like other antioxidants, causes the body to efficiently detoxify molecules that oxidize other molecules and tissues.

4 Mar 2010

Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants

Oxidative stress is a pathological state that arises when free radicals (collectively known of as reactive oxygen species or ROS) chemically interact with and damage biological molecules. Oxidative stress research has largely focused on the role and effects of antioxidants in protecting these molecules from damage.

2 Mar 2010

Oxidative Stress and Oxidants

Oxidative stress refers to a pathological state that arises from the damage caused by free radicals (collectively known of as reactive oxygen species, ROS) when they interact with molecules in the body.

2 Mar 2010