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Cercarial Dermatitis and Seawater

Cercarial dermatitis, also called swimmer’s itch, is a type of skin rash caused by allergic reactions to the larvae of non-human schistosomes, a parasitic flatworm, that usually infect birds and small mammals.

23 Jul 2018

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Dementia

With over 9.9 million new cases of dementia each year, the search for an effective treatment is of the utmost importance. Some research suggests that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, commonly used to treat chronic pain, could be useful in improving the symptoms of dementia.

17 Jul 2018

Importance of Pharmacology in Dentistry

Dentistry is the branch of medical science dealing with the investigation, treatment, and prophylaxis of the ailments of teeth and oral cavity. Dental problems have increased in frequency as one of the effects of the modern lifestyle. This may be traced to several reasons including the higher intake of junk food, soft drinks and neglecting to take care of one’s teeth. Hence, dental visits have become the norm nowadays.

17 Jul 2018

Pharmacology of Cannabinoid Receptors

Cannabis sativa is a herbaceous plant that represents a source of more than sixty aromatic hydrocarbon compounds known as cannabinoids, and among them delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (usually abbreviated as THC) is the main psychotropic constituent.

16 Jul 2018

Pharmacology of Paracetamol

Paracetamol is considered to be one of the most frequently used drugs around the world. Initially synthesized in 1878, this drug was introduced for limited medical use in 1883, and for wide unrestricted use after 1950s. Today, paracetamol is used by patients of practically all ages and for indications, and it is available over the counter.

16 Jul 2018

What is Abdominal Distension?

Abdominal distension is the most commonly reported gastrointestinal problem and is often related to abdominal bloating.

16 Jul 2018

What is Mixed Dementia?

It is generally well known that there are many different types of dementia, all with differing causes, symptoms, and progression. It is less well known, however, that in some cases patients can show a blend of two, or even three, types of dementia at once – this is called mixed dementia.

11 Jul 2018

Ferrofluid and Cancer

Ferrofluids are colloidal suspensions of magnetic particles in a liquid carrier, which become magnetized in the presence of a magnetic field. These may be composed of iron, nickel, or cobalt, and show magnetic properties.

11 Jul 2018

Effects of Caffeine on Children

Caffeine is a psychoactive substance widely consumed by kids as it is easy to get, is legal, and is contained within socially acceptable drinks. Children as young as 4 years of age are given caffeinated drinks regularly due to insufficient awareness of the effects of caffeine on the children’s physiology and behavior.

10 Jul 2018

Causes of Abdominal Distension

Abdominal distension is a manifestation of gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), characterized by increase in abdominal pressure.

10 Jul 2018

Health Benefits of Alkaline Water

Alkaline water, also known as alkaline ionized water, is referred to as commercially available water with high pH value. The pH is a measure of the acid-base balance of water. Typically, the pH of natural water ranges between 6.5 and 8.5, and it is controlled by the carbon dioxide-bicarbonate-carbonate equilibrium system.

10 Jul 2018

Why is Caffeine Dangerous During Pregnancy?

Caffeine is a stimulant that acts on the brain and the nervous system. Caffeine consumption can increase the BP and heart rate, in addition to making one feel awake. Consumption of large amounts of caffeine can result in anxiety and restlessness, and can even cause headache and insomnia.

9 Jul 2018

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

The main cause of heartburn, or acid reflux, is back flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (food pipe), leading to irritation in the unprotected esophagus.

9 Jul 2018

Multiomics and the Microbiome

Investigation of the microbiome has gained a lot of importance in the last decade. Microbiota populations have been found in human skin, mucosal membranes, and gut where they can influence several disorders, such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, and colitis.

9 Jul 2018

Multiomics and Human Diseases

In past decade, a systems approach is being adopted to understand the underlying cause of diseases. Using multiple approaches, clinically relevant solutions can be reached to identify key events and therapeutic measures for diseases.

9 Jul 2018

Multiomics in Personalized Medicine

The use of system biology approach using information from the genome, proteome, metabolome, transcriptome is being increasing used to predict the strategies for treating individuals.

9 Jul 2018

Closed Circular DNA and Hepatitis B Infection

Hepatitis B virus is a common cause of liver disease and accounts for approximately one million deaths worldwide every year.

3 Jul 2018

Effects of Passive Smoking on Children's Health

Passive smoking, also called second-hand smoking (SHS), is the term for inhaling the sidestream smoke emitted from the end of a lighted cigarette along with the smoke exhaled by the smoker in proximity.

29 Jun 2018

Mental Health Disorders and Children

Children may develop mental illnesses just as adults do, but the symptoms may be difficult to pick up. This results in unnecessary treatment delays in many cases.

29 Jun 2018

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

Fast food or junk food is a generic term for all kinds of foods which are rich in energy, because they contain a lot of fat and sugar, as well as salt, but are relatively low in other important nutrients such as protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

29 Jun 2018