Women with breast cancer, who have undergone treatment to eradicate the abnormal cell growth and come out on the other side as a survivor, can experience a complex set of challenges as they recover. In particular, there can be complex emotional and physical changes to face as they continue with their lives. Learning to adjust to these changes can be […]
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For patients living with rheumatoid arthritis, there are several daily living tips and techniques that can help to reduce symptoms and improve overall quality of life. Physical Activity and Rest Gentle exercise is a core component of the treatment plan for rheumatoid arthritis because significant benefits are evident. Low-impact aerobic activity, and muscle strengthening and flexibility exercises are thought to […]
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Even well-behaved children may be oppositional at some point in time. Oppositional behavior may be seen particularly when young children are stressed, upset, hungry or tired. This is considered a normal part of development in children between the ages of 2 – 3 years old and in the early adolescent period. However, it becomes abnormal when it is characterized by […]
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Acute appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a small organ attached to the large intestine, usually due to an infection, or an obstruction between the two organs. Stomach infections may affect the appendix, causing an immune response and inflammation. This may also occur when a hard piece of stool blocks the opening of the appendix, at which point bacteria […]
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NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. VALDOXAN® (AGOMELATINE) Agomelatine (pronounced a-go-mel-a-tin) Consumer Medicine Information WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET This leaflet answers some common questions about VALDOXAN. It does not contain all the available information. You can obtain more information about VALDOXAN by talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medications have risks […]
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Nail patella syndrome is a genetic disorder which results in abnormal development of an individual’s nails, kneecaps, elbows and pelvis. There is a one in fifty thousand chance of a person being born with this disorder. The abnormal development or dysplasia is either evident at birth or manifests itself in early infancy. Since the most visual abnormalities are seen on […]
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Amino acids are the monomeric compounds that combine to form proteins. Essential amino acids cannot be made by the body, so must come from our diet. Synthesis of Essential Amino Acids The essential amino acids are not synthesized in humans but are synthesized in either plants or bacteria. The 9 essential amino acids are histidine (His), isoleucine (Ile), leucine (Leu), […]
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The proteome, defined as the complete set of proteins within an organism, is maintained by a highly controlled process called proteostasis. Image Credit: Andrii Vodolazhskyi / Shutterstock As an organism ages or is afflicted by a disease/disorder, the proteostasis network is altered which leads to an accumulation of damaged and misfolded proteins. Aging Aging is a process that is not […]
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Optogenetics is a technique used for the study of neural circuits in the brain. It is a branch of biotechnology that combines genetics and optical techniques to conceive and control a specific neural circuit in a living human brain. Credit: Naeblys/Shutterstock.com The opsin technology was first developed from the concept of channelrhodopsin; a light-stimulated ion channel present in green algae […]
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Natural rubber latex (NRL) is a milky sap acquired from the Hevea brasiliensis tree, a rubber tree of the Euphorbiaceae family (spurge family) grown in south-east Asia and other countries. During manufacture, NRL is mixed with chemicals to give latex its identifiable elastic properties. NRL is found in thousands of healthcare items and consumer products such as condoms, rubber bands, […]
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