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What is Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome?

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a rare condition which mainly develops due to a prolonged use of marijuana (cannabis). It is associated with acute episodes of vomiting and nausea which do not respond to the standard treatments.

29 Aug 2018

Health Benefits and Dangers of Aloe Vera

Aloe vera or Aloe barbadensis miller is a succulent plant that has many health benefits. It has been used in alternative medicine for the treatment of many conditions.

29 Aug 2018

What is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic disease wherein the individual has a greater risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), liver disease, and skin problems such as panniculitis.

29 Aug 2018

The Chemistry of Human Vision – The Retinoid Cycle

The retinoid cycle, also called the visual cycle, is a complex system which replenishes the compounds that are needed for light to activate the receptors in the eye. This cycle was first described in detail by George Wald, for which he won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1967.

24 Aug 2018

Hepatitis D Diagnosis and Treatment

Hepatitis D is a condition characterized by marked inflammation of liver. Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) was discovered in 1977 by Mario Rizzetto in Italy. Hepatitis D occurs in individuals who are already infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The helper function required by HDV from HBV is hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) synthesis. Hepatitis D is considered as the most severe form of viral hepatitis in humans.

22 Aug 2018

What is Hepatitis D?

Hepatitis D is a viral infection caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV) which affects the liver. HDV was identified in 1977 in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Hepatitis D is also known as “delta hepatitis”. Hepatitis D infection only occurs in people who are infected with the HBV.

22 Aug 2018

The Urea Cycle Step by Step

The urea cycle includes a series of biochemical reactions that conversion of ammonia into urea.

20 Aug 2018

Integrated PET/MR for Alzheimer’s Disease

PET/MR imaging is used for monitoring and assessing brain function, molecular information and metabolism. Combined PET/MR imaging has improved the diagnostic power for Alzheimer’s disease, enabling early and accurate diagnoses and better elimination of differential diagnoses. Combining PET and MR scans is a convenient option for patients which also lowers the amount of radiation they are exposed to.

14 Aug 2018

Cognitive Impairment and Multiple Sclerosis

Although MS is mainly associated with a decline in motor skills, cognitive functions are commonly affected by the disease.

14 Aug 2018

What Makes Different People More or Less Susceptible to Altitude Sickness?

Altitude sickness includes a range of pulmonary and cerebral conditions caused by hypoxia due to rapid ascent and poor pre-acclimatization to high altitudes.

12 Aug 2018

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for PTSD

CBT aims to improve a person’s functioning by changing their patterns of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.

12 Aug 2018

Types of Allergy Tests

In the event of an allergic reaction, a range of tests are available to determine which substance is the primary cause.

10 Aug 2018

Allergy Patch Testing

Allergy patch testing is essential for diagnosing contact dermatitis, assessing skin reactions to allergens, and guiding effective treatment strategies.

10 Aug 2018

Lung Cancer and Electrolyte Imbalances

Patients with malignant diseases often experience imbalances in serum electrolytes.

10 Aug 2018

Lung Cancer Screening Procedure

Lung cancer represents the leading cause of death from malignancies in men and women around the world. The seriousness of the problem is reflected in the number of people who succumb to lung cancer each year, which has risen sharply in the last 25 years and exceeded the number of deaths from breast, colorectal and prostate cancer combined.

9 Aug 2018

How Does Airplane Travel Affect the Human Body?

There are a number of effects altitude and airplane travel have on the body, including oxygen deprivation, alteration of sleep patterns, and an increased risk of contracting contagious diseases.

9 Aug 2018

What is Amniotic Fluid?

Amniotic fluid fills the amniotic sac, which is a bag inside a woman’s uterus (womb) where an unborn baby will develop.

9 Aug 2018

Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Tumor lysis syndrome represents a potentially fatal complication of cancer treatment that is usually seen in patients with rapidly growing, extensive and chemosensitive malignant tumors. This clinical entity is seen as a result of prompt destruction of malignant cells, followed by the instant release of intracellular proteins, ions and metabolites into the extracellular space.

8 Aug 2018

What Causes Altitude Sickness?

There are many reasons why people ascend to high altitudes, from travel, leisure and sport to making permanent homes at altitude. Some people are more susceptible to altitude sickness, a condition caused by exposure to low oxygen levels at high altitude.

8 Aug 2018

Microcalcifications in Breast Cancer

Calcifications in the breast can be benign or malignant. They can appear as either macrocalcifications or microcalcifications on a mammogram (i.e. an X-ray of the breast). Macrocalcifications look like large white dashes or dots and are mostly noncancerous and no further tests are required usually.

1 Aug 2018