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  • What is Clostridium difficile?
    Health - 18 Mar 2019
    Clostridium difficile, also called C. difficile or C. diff, is a bacterium that mainly infects the large intestine and causes diarrhea and other life-threatening intestinal disorders.
  • Causes of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is an essential micronutrient required in DNA synthesis and red blood cell maturation, among other metabolic functions. Its deficiency leads to a spectrum of disease. It is...
  • Recent Advancements in Stem Cell Treatments
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Stem cells are undifferentiated cells with a high degree of self-renewal, that can differentiate into many different specialized cell types. Stem cells can be manipulated to provide treatment for...
  • What Causes Pneumocystis Pneumonia?
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Pneumocystis pneumonia is a potentially life-endangering disease caused by the fungal pathogen Pneumocystis jiroveci. It is predominantly observed in immunocompromised individuals. This microorganism...
  • History of Ophthalmology
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    The known history of ophthalmology dates back to the early days of written history, in which initial observations and speculations about the eye were recorded. Over the ages, the understanding of the...
  • Papaya: Health Benefits
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    The papaya, or pawpaw, botanically known as Carica papaya, is a common and delicious tropical fruit, and is of economic significance in many parts of the world. It grows on a perennial tree, which...
  • Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Butter and margarine are used as spreads on bread and also for cooking and baking. There is a lot of controversy over the use of butter and margarine when it comes to their comparative health...
  • What is Nipah Virus?
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Nipah virus is the causative agent of the Nipah virus infection, an emerging zoonotic disease first reported after an outbreak in Malaysia in 1998.
  • What is Molluscum Contagiosum?
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Molluscum contagiosum represents a superficial viral infection of the skin that is most commonly seen in children and young adults. Caused by the Molluscum contagiosum virus, this disease typically...
  • Fecal Microbiota Transplant Technique
    Health - 27 Feb 2019
    Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) is based on the transfer of stool material from a healthy donor who has no contagious diseases or history of recent antibiotic use, to a patient with disturbed gut...

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