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What is Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)?

What is Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)?

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic, relapsing joint inflammation that occurs in 5-25% of patients with psoriasis. It comes under the group of inflammatory diseases collectively known as seronegative sphondyloarthropathy indicating that PsA can be distinguished from rheumatoid arthritis by the absence of rheumatoid factor (RF) in serum. It affects men and women equally with an incidence ranging from 0.1/100,000 in Japan to as high as 23.1/100,000 in Finland. The overall global prevalence of PsA is 1–3%.

11 Jun 2018

Osteoarthritis Triggers

Osteoarthritis Triggers

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful condition of the joints in which the patient suffers from reduced joint mobility due to changes in the joint structure. Formerly, it was thought that OA was mostly due to excessive wear and tear on the joint cartilage because of overuse or too much strain. New research findings indicate a more complex phenomenon surrounding osteoarthritis.

11 Jun 2018

Osteoarthritis and Diet

Osteoarthritis and Diet

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a severe and often crippling condition that typically affects older people. Researchers previously attributed OA to wear and tear in the joints as an inevitable part of aging, especially if the individual had a history of excessive joint strain due to trauma, obesity, or overuse. However, we now understand that it is more of a lifestyle disorder and is intimately related to food habits.

11 Jun 2018

Prostate Cancer Epidemiology Worldwide

Prostate Cancer Epidemiology Worldwide

Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. It only affects men, and the risk of developing prostate cancer increases with age.

11 Jun 2018

Prostate Cancer and Exercise

Prostate Cancer and Exercise

Exercise has been found to be very beneficial both in reducing the risk of and alleviating prostate cancer during therapy.

11 Jun 2018

Diabetes Risk Factors

Diabetes Risk Factors

Risk factors for type 1 diabetes include infection and autoimmunity, whereas type 2 diabetes is associated with obesity and obesity-related disorders.

11 Jun 2018

Diabetes in Men versus Women

Diabetes in Men versus Women

Diabetes, especially type 2, is more common in males rather than females. However, females often have more serious complications and a greater risk of death.

11 Jun 2018

Diabetes in Men

Diabetes in Men

Numerous population studies have revealed that men, compared to women, have twice the risk of getting diabetes between the ages of 34-55.

11 Jun 2018

Alcohol and Diabetes

Alcohol and Diabetes

Alcohol can both increase and decrease the levels of blood sugars, exacerbating pre-existing diabetic symptoms.

11 Jun 2018

Bioprinting in Medicine

Bioprinting in Medicine

Bioprinting can be applied to the fields of medical imaging, cardiology, muscle and bone repair, and skin damage recovery.

7 Jun 2018

Applications of Nanomicelles

Applications of Nanomicelles

Nanomicelles are ultramicroscopic structures used to deliver poorly water-soluble drugs whilst protecting drug molecules from degradation.

7 Jun 2018

Is Personalized Medicine the Future of Healthcare?

Is Personalized Medicine the Future of Healthcare?

Personalized medicine is still in its infancy, however, the future of this approach holds great potential within the field of healthcare.

5 Jun 2018

What is Personalized Medicine?

What is Personalized Medicine?

Personalized medicine uses genome analysis techniques to determine the best course of treatment for a patient.

5 Jun 2018

The Project to Learn About ADHD in Youth (PLAY) Study

The Project to Learn About ADHD in Youth (PLAY) Study

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition characterized by impulsive behavior and an impairment in executive functioning (the ability to plan, prioritize and organize).

4 Jun 2018

Is ADHD Linked to Other Mental Health Conditions?

Is ADHD Linked to Other Mental Health Conditions?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition affecting a huge number of children, adolescents and sometimes adults. The patients exhibit the symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity.

4 Jun 2018

The Impact of ADHD on Learning

The Impact of ADHD on Learning

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychological disorder commonly observed in children, and often in adolescents and adults.

4 Jun 2018

Stem Cell Therapy for Alzheimer's

Stem Cell Therapy for Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological condition characterized by loss of memory, confusion, and difficulty in performing regular tasks.

4 Jun 2018

Health Anxiety Disorder Causes

Health Anxiety Disorder Causes

Health anxiety disorder, formerly known as hypochondriasis or hypochondria, is a condition wherein a person believes that he or she is seriously ill, with only a few or no symptoms.

4 Jun 2018

Dysbiosis and Aging

Dysbiosis and Aging

Dysbiosis is characterized by a change in microbiota. Such imbalance in natural colonies of microflora inside human body may cause a range of diseases. Studies have suggested that changes to the microbiome can also contribute to aging.

3 Jun 2018

Types of Alzheimer's Disease

Types of Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a mental health condition associated with dementia (memory loss) and behavioral abnormalities.

3 Jun 2018

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