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Gardner Syndrome Symptoms

Gardner syndrome is a genetic disease that comprises the clinical triad of osteomas, polyposis coli, and mesenchymal tumors of the skin and soft tissue.

30 Apr 2018

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

Fruit has been proved through many studies to have a beneficial effect upon the human metabolism. However, great controversy exists when it comes to fruit juice.

26 Apr 2018

Dental Abscess Causes and Prevention

A dental abscess is a localized collection of pus in the alveolar bone at the root apex of the tooth or structures supporting tooth.

26 Apr 2018

Hydrogel Dressings

Hydrogel dressings are an emerging area for wound care, as they increase the speed and success of wound healing.

25 Apr 2018

Physiotherapy (PT) is an age-old form of treatment modality, which specializes in re‑establishing the movement, physical strength and functioning in the individuals affected due to injury, illness or disability.

25 Apr 2018

Cow’s Milk Allergy Management

Research estimates that cow’s milk allergies occur in about 7.5% of all infants, with 5% to 10% of affected infants showing adverse reactions to proteins in cow’s milk.

25 Apr 2018

When Should an Adrenaline Auto-Injector be Used?

An adrenaline auto-injector is an emergency treatment for anaphylaxis; serious and potentially fatal allergic reaction to insect stings, medicines, or food, among others.

23 Apr 2018

Gene Therapy for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) is a rare genetic condition characterized by a lack of B- and T-lymphocytes, which form part of the adaptive immune system.

23 Apr 2018

Meningitis in Adults

Despite advances in technology and treatments, mortality rates for meningitis remain high, with up to 30% of adult patients dying because of the disease.

24 Apr 2018

Meningitis Research

Despite the discovery of many highly potent antibiotics, bacterial meningitis still has a high mortality rate. It is also often difficult to determine whether the infection is viral or bacterial, thus the disease remains at the forefront of research.

24 Apr 2018

Meningitis Types

In most cases, meningitis is either bacterial or viral, but can sometimes be caused by fungi. Meningitis can affect both immunocompromised and healthy individuals, and can be either infectious or non-infectious.

24 Apr 2018

Physiotherapy as a Treatment for Arthritis

Physiotherapy (PT) is a type of healthcare profession, which focuses on establishing the mobility and functioning of affected body parts by applying various techniques such as manual therapy, hydrotherapy, and electrotherapy along with patient advice and counseling.

22 Apr 2018