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Bone Marrow Diseases

The bone marrow is a soft spongy tissue within the bones. It is the seat of production of hematopoietic cells.

1 Feb 2010

Gene Therapy History

The concept of gene therapy arose during the 1960s and 1970s and is still in its infancy, meaning there is a paucity of reliable, long-term data on the safety and efficacy of this therapy.

1 Feb 2010

Gene therapy has been associated with several problems over the last few decades. One of the main issues is the lack of knowledge about the long-term effects of the therapy and the field is fraught with ethical issues.

1 Feb 2010

Gene Therapy Vectors

The aim of gene therapy is the successful integration of corrected, therapeutic DNA into the genomes of cells to alter gene expression and, in turn, protein synthesis to correct genetic diseases.

1 Feb 2010

Gene Therapy Types

Gene therapy is a strategy used to treat disease by correcting defective genes or modifying how genes are expressed.

1 Feb 2010

What is Gene Therapy?

Gene therapy is a form of therapy that involves inserting one or more corrective genes that have been designed in the laboratory, into the genetic material of a patient's cells to cure a genetic disease.

1 Feb 2010

Gardasil Long-Term Impact

Gardasil is a vaccination that is being used routinely in males and females aged around 9 to 12 years, before they become sexually active.

1 Feb 2010

Gardasil Safety

Gardasil is a relatively new vaccine used to prevent the spread of the human papilloma virus (HPV). By protecting against HPV infection, Gardasil reduces the prevalence of complications associated with the infection such as the development of cervical cancer, vaginal or vulvar cancer, penile and anal cancer, precancerous changes in the cervix, throat cancer and genital warts.

1 Feb 2010

Gardasil Usage

Gardasil is a vaccine that is used to prevent the spread of human papilloma virus (HPV).

1 Feb 2010

What is Gardasil?

Gardasil is a vaccine that is administered to prevent certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). Several strains of HPV exist, many of which are harmless and only cause infections that clear up on their own. Some strains, however, can cause longer lasting infections that can later manifest as cancer. Most people do not develop any signs or symptoms of the infection, meaning it is often unknowingly transmitted between sexual partners.

1 Feb 2010

Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) History

Erectile dysfunction has been a condition affecting men since ancient times.

1 Feb 2010

Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) Treatments

Erectile dysfunction or impotence may not be a life-threatening ailment but has a significant and serious impact on psychological wellbeing and quality of life. The aim of treatment is to diagnose and treat the cause of the condition when possible.

1 Feb 2010

Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) Diagnosis

Patients with erectile dysfunction present with the inability to initiate or maintain an erection for satisfactory sexual intercourse. Diagnosis involves taking a detailed history and assessing the nature of the underlying cause of the impotence.

1 Feb 2010

Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) Symptoms

The penis has two chambers that are spongy in nature called the corpora cavernosa. During sexual arousal and erection nerve impulses from the brain and from the local nerves lead to relaxation of the muscles in the corpora cavernosa and this allows blood to flow in and fill the spaces within the tissue.

1 Feb 2010

What is Impotence (Erectile Dysfunction)?

Erectile dysfunction is known in common parlance as impotence. It signifies the inability to get and maintain an erection necessary for a satisfactory sexual intercourse. This is a fairly common condition and affects a large majority of men over 40.

1 Feb 2010

Ibuprofen Chemistry

Ibuprofen is a commonly used pain reliever.

1 Feb 2010

Ibuprofen Toxicology

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces levels of the hormones that cause pain, inflammation, swelling and fever.

1 Feb 2010

Ibuprofen Side Effects

Ibuprofen is an example of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). These drugs decrease the hormones that cause pain, tenderness, stiffness and inflammation. Ibuprofen is used to treat symptoms such as back pain, tooth pain, headache, minor injury, the common cold and menstrual cramps.

1 Feb 2010

Ibuprofen Mechanism

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

1 Feb 2010

What is Ibuprofen?

Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID. It is a propionic acid derivative, and was the first in this group to be introduced. It is popular as an OTC analgesic-antipyretic drug, and is used in both children and adults.

1 Feb 2010