Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. The bacteria is also known as gonococcus. The bacteria and its family Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a Gram-negative diplococcus. This means it is usually seen in pairs with the adjacent sides flattened. It is pathogenic to humans who are its only natural host. This infection does not affect […]
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Regularly clustered, interspaced, short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) represents a family of DNA repeats initially described in 1987 in an intergenic region in the E. coli K12 genome, which are often accompanied by CRISPR-associated proteins (Cas). The wide variety of CRISPR sequences found in the microbial world offers an opportunity to exploit them in various applications. The primary applications of CRISPR […]
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Being overweight increases the risk of many serious health conditions, including strokes, cancer, diabetes and hypertension. Less well known, perhaps, is the link between being overweight or obese and the health of our brain. Research has shown that a higher body mass index and mid-life obesity are both linked to increased risk of dementia. Some evidence also indicates that obesity […]
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An asthma attack occurs when the endothelial lining of the bronchial tubes becomes inflamed, leading to narrowing of the airways and restriction of the airflow into and out of the lungs. Some particular factors, known as triggers, are linked to the worsening of asthma symptoms and may increase difficulty breathing. Signs that indicate poorly controlled asthma, such as wheezing and […]
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Smoking shisha originally arose as a traditional form of smoking particularly in Asian and Middle Eastern communities. It has recently gained popularity in shisha bars in the West – in fact, public health officials have recently given it the status of an epidemic. The practice of smoking shisha involves burning charcoal in order to heat up a special preparation of […]
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Endometrial hyperplasia (EH) is a condition in which the inner lining of the uterus becomes thicker and sometimes abnormal. There are different types of EH as viewed under a microscope, but the main difference between the benign and dangerous types is the presence of atypia. Credit: Sebastian Kaulitzki Atypia refers to the presence of abnormal nuclear changes and cell alterations […]
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Pressure ulcers occur in patients who are immobile for a long period or suffer a sustained pressure over an area of skin for a stretch of time. These are difficult to diagnose early and notoriously challenging to treat. The ulcers begin as a reddish or dark discoloration of the affected skin. This phase is called Stage I of the ulcer. […]
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Micro-photoacoustic tomography (PAT) is an emerging technique for full-body imaging of small animals in preclinical research. As small animals are being increasingly used for biomedical studies, in vivo whole body imaging of these plays a key role in these studies. Micro-PAT is a hybrid imaging tool based on acoustic detection of absorption of light by endogenous chromophores or exogenous agents. […]
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The process of autophagy has been conserved over time among all living organisms. The process is similar in single cellular organisms like yeast to multi-cellular organisms like humans. The process is a dynamic one but can be divided into some basic steps:- Induction Autophagy is induced when the cell is put under stress or there is depletion of growth factors […]
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NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. FORTHANE® Isoflurane Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet? This leaflet answers some common questions about FORTHANE. 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. Your doctor has […]
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