A biofilm is a community of microbes on a surface that is encased in a polymer coating. Bacteria that grow attached to surfaces rather than floating in a liquid are called sessile. Most bacteria in nature are sessile, and aggregates of sessile bacteria can form biofilms. Antibiotic resistant bacteria inside a biofilm, 3D illustration. Biofilm is a community of bacteria […]
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Cleft lip and cleft palate is cause due to improper fusion of the facial tissues in the middle. It affects one in 700 babies. There may be just a cleft in the upper lip or the cleft may affect the palate or the roof of the mouth as well. Cleft lip and/or palate often coexists with other birth defects as […]
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NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. HYDOPA methyldopa (as sesquihydrate) Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Hydopa. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have benefits and risks. […]
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Nearly 20 million doses of COVID vaccine missing after being sent to states Dr. Marty Makary explains what’s happening with distribution at the state level on ‘Fox & Friends First.’ TUSKEGEE, Ala. – Lucenia Dunn spent the early days of the coronavirus pandemic encouraging people to wear masks and keep a safe distance from each other in Tuskegee, a mostly […]
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Multiple sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disorder that damages the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, leading to problems with muscle movement, balance and vision. The illness is an example of a demyelinating disease, where the protective coating called myelin that surrounds nerve fibres becomes damaged. Multiple sclerosis follows a different course in every individual but there are three main […]
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Most skin rashes that occur during childhood are not a reason for significant concern, as they usually improve spontaneously without any treatment. However, there are some instances when further investigation and treatment is required. Diaper Dermatitis Diaper dermatitis or rash is a group of skin conditions that involve inflammation of the skin in the diaper area. There are several causes […]
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The prevalence of hepatitis E is low in developed nations such as the UK and is higher in developing regions where the standard of sanitation and water quality are low. The infection is spread via the fecal-oral route which means it is passed out of the body in feces and can be transmitted by ingesting food or water contaminated with […]
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There are several known triggers or causes of anaphylactic reactions. Some of the common and identifiable causes include:- Medications or drugs Penicillin is the most common cause of drug-induced anaphylaxis. The incidence of allergy to penicillin is around 1 in 500 of the population. Many of these individuals may escape with just a skin rash or urticaria as a response […]
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There is no cure for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Therapy aims to reduce the symptoms to allow for normal learning and growth of the child. Basic tenets of therapy include medication and counselling. Other parts of therapy include accommodating the child in regular classrooms and providing family and community support. Types of ADHD Medication Medications used for ADHD are […]
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DNA sequencing has undergone radical advances since the first Sanger sequencing method was introduced in 1977. Sanger sequencing made use of randomly added chain-terminating deoxynucleotides during DNA synthesis to generate DNA chains of lengths differing by one base pair. Those were then separated on a polyacrylamide gel and “read” left to right like a book. Today, there is a wide […]
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