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Multiple sclerosis and smoking

Smoking is an established risk factor for the onset and progression of multiple sclerosis (MS).

16 Nov 2018

VPS35 Gene and Parkinson's Disease

Whilst Parkinson's disease has no known cause, it has previously been linked to mutations in the VPS35 gene.

15 Nov 2018

Digital Radiography

Digital radiography is also called direct digital radiography. The difference between digital radiography and conventional radiography may be compared to that between the old cameras based on the use of films that have to be developed in a darkroom, and modern digital cameras.

14 Nov 2018

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

Food flavors and colorings are commonly used to enhance the natural properties of chemical substances found in foods. Food colorings may be used to make foods look more appealing, while food flavorings are added to enhance existing flavor or add new flavor to otherwise bland products.

14 Nov 2018

What is a Balloon Occlusion Test?

The balloon occlusion test (BOT) is a medical technique that is employed to determine if an artery can be transiently blocked without significantly affecting blood flow to the organ concerned. It is conducted before sacrificing the artery, and helps to predict the outcome of some types of vascular surgery, as well as to decide the best course of treatment.

14 Nov 2018

Heat Intolerance in Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease characterized by demyelination of axons in the central nervous system (CNS).

13 Nov 2018

Acute Flaccid Myelitis Signs and Symptoms

Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is an inflammatory condition of the spinal cord that causes sudden muscle weakness. It is a rare condition with fewer than a million new patients recorded worldwide every year, mainly children.

13 Nov 2018

What is Acute Flaccid Myelitis?

Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) is inflammation of the spinal cord that causes sudden muscle weakness. It is a rare condition and less than a million new cases are recorded annually from all over the world.

13 Nov 2018

What is Theranostics?

Theranostics is a term derived from a combination of the words therapeutics and diagnostics. In this emerging field of medicine, drugs and/or techniques are uniquely combined to simultaneously or sequentially diagnose and treat medical conditions.

13 Nov 2018

Parkinson's Compared to Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB)

Parkinson’s disease is a motor illness that progresses gradually. It affects the dopamine-producing neurons responsible for body movements. Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), on the other hand, is a disease that leads to a progressive decline in mental abilities. Some may mistake the symptoms of DLB with Parkinson’s because of the common symptoms of muscle rigidity and slow movements.

12 Nov 2018

Remyelination Strategies for Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system which is among the biggest causes of physical disability in young adulthood. It is characterized by demyelinating changes to nerves and inflammation around blood vessels.

12 Nov 2018

Alzheimer's Disease and the Microbiome

There are more than ten times as many bacteria and other microorganisms in our bodies as there are human cells. Bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms reside within the digestive tract, primarily within the intestines, and play a fundamental role in digestive and immune health.

12 Nov 2018