Hernias usually develop in the abdomen but they may affect other parts of the body. Hernias can be classified in several ways, according to their location, severity or origin, risk nexium for example. Classification according to anatomical location Most hernias occur in the abdomen when a weakness in the abdominal wall leads to a hole forming. Some examples of the […]
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Dehydration is essentially a lack of adequate fluid in the body that disturbs the balance of fluids and minerals. Treatment is aimed at restoring adequate fluid levels and preventing the complications of dehydration. Treatment varies depending on how severe the dehydration is. In cases of mild dehydration, for example, drinking plenty of fluids such as water, semi-skimmed milk, dilute squash […]
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Intracellular antibody-mediated degradation is a neutralization mechanism for viruses that have entered cells. Antiviral immunity can still be produced after infection because the antibodies remain attached to the virus and mediate an immune response capable of disabling the pathogen. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock Intracellular antibody-mediated degradation is dependent on the intracellular antibody effector tripartite motif-containing 21 (TRIM21) that […]
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Some people are trapped within their own minds, able to think and feel but unable to express themselves because brain injury or disease has damaged their lines of communication with the outside world. As a step toward helping people in such situations communicate, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have demonstrated that they can use light […]
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Folic acid natural sources The word folic acid is derived from foliage. Folic acid is commonly found in dark green and leafy vegetables such as: spinach asparagus romaine lettuces turnip greens dried or fresh beans and peas, etc. Food containing folic acid – Celery, arugula, avocado, Brussels sprouts, basil, cucumber romaine salad. Image Credit: Komarina / Shutterstock Other sources of […]
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Epididymitis is usually diagnosed using information from a physical exam of the individual, complemented by sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening and other tests. It is important that a differential diagnosis is made to exclude other conditions, such as testicular torsion that require immediate treatment to prevent severe complications. Medical History Patients with epididymitis typically present with scrotal pain and swelling, […]
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By Angela Garland BEng What is positron emission tomography? Positron emission tomography (PET) is a non-invasive nuclear imaging technique which uses radioactive tracers. PET scans specifically look at the metabolism of a particular organ or tissue, and uses a tracer dependent on which organ or tissues are the focus of the scan. PET scans are able to detect biochemical changes […]
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Managing cow’s milk allergies in babies may pose some challenges. Infants usually rely on milk for sustenance, and when allergic symptoms develop, it may be difficult for parents and caregivers to support the child’s dietary requirements. Fortunately, with the advent of new medical research and technology, numerous cow’s milk alternatives are already available in the market. Leg of sleeping child […]
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NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. SERC® betahistine dihydrochloride Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Serc. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have risks and benefits. […]
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Skip to: What is sleep deprivation? What causes sleep deprivation? Sleep deprivation is a condition defined as lack of sleep or disrupted sleep-wake cycle. Although it is not a specific disease, sleep deprivation can lead to poor health conditions. What is sleep deprivation? Sleep deprivation can result from various conditions, such as physical illness, mental illness, aging, etc. In general, […]
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