This Morning: Type 2 diabetes can be ‘devastating’ says expert Type 2 diabetes can seem harmless at first glance because the symptoms do not necessarily make you feel unwell. In fact, you can live with the chronic condition for years without knowing it. Diabetes only tends to assert itself when blood sugar levels are consistently high. When this occurs a number of […]
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Some mothers are unable to breastfeed their babies directly. These mothers can also feed their babies on breast milk using milk that is pumped out of the breasts. Regular and frequent pumping and emptying of the breast ensures a continuous supply of breast milk for the baby and ensures a continuous flow and manufacture of milk within the mother’s breasts. […]
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The term neoplasia refers to a mass that has developed due to abnormal cell or tissue growth. Neoplasia refers to various types of growths including non-cancerous or benign tumors, precancerous growths, carcinoma in situ and malignant or cancerous tumors. The term neoplasm is derived from a combination of the Greek words "neo" meaning new and "plasma" meaning formation. One widely […]
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What is a heart attack? Answer: A heart attack is a medical emergency. Heart attack occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart has been cut off due to a blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries. This lack of blood supply to the heart muscle starves it of oxygen, which can cause severe injury or […]
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Patients with schizophrenia usually need medical treatment for their lifetime, even after the symptoms have resolved, to help manage the condition. In most cases, medications are administered in conjunction with psychosocial therapy and a psychiatrist experienced in schizophrenia management is usually involved in the process. Antipsychotics are the most common treatment for schizophrenia, which work by altering the action of […]
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Lupus, also called systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE, is a disease that affects your immune system. Normally, your immune system fights infections caused by germs. Instead of protecting your body, your immune system makes the mistake of attacking your body's healthy cells. Diagnosis – Lupus Image Credit. Tashatuvango / Shutterstock Lupus can affect almost any part of your body, including […]
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Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that affects the production and flow of mucus within the lungs and digestive system. As a result, the passage ways in these areas become clogged with a thick, sticky mucus. The condition is caused by an abnormality in a protein channel that regulates the movement of sodium and chloride in and out of cells. […]
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The most widely regarded function of ubiquitin is its ability to mark proteins that need to be degraded by the proteasome. It is for this reason that it is occasionally referred to as the molecular “kiss of death” for proteins. However, the way in which ubiquitination occurs and, more specifically, the way the protein molecules link together can affect its […]
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Cerebrovascular diseases are conditions that affect the blood vessels and cause problems with blood flow to the brain. Cerebrovascular disease is a common cause of cerebrovascular accident or stroke. The symptoms of a stroke include: Dizziness Black out or unconsciousness – Strokes can lead to difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness. A person may also lose consciousness in severe cases […]
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Breastfeeding during a pregnancy or getting pregnant during breastfeeding a baby may seem like a challenge especially to a new and first time mother but does not harm either the breastfeeding baby or the unborn baby. There may, however, be some complications. Some of the points to be kept in mind include:- There are nerve-endings present on the nipples of […]
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