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Anovulation Treatment

Anovulation is a condition in which a woman’s ovaries do not release an egg (ovulate) regularly because the normal cycle of ovarian follicle maturation is disturbed.

18 Jan 2018

Trichinellosis Treatment and Prevention

With early diagnosis, Trichnellosis can be treated with prescription drugs. To help prevent infection, efforts must be made to regulate pig farming and inform consumers of the risks of consuming raw or semi-raw meat.

17 Jan 2018

Trichinellosis Symptoms

Trichinella infection in the human host can generally be divided into two distinct phases: an enteral (or intestinal) phase and a systemic (or muscular) phase. Infection with a low parasite burden may be asymptomatic, but when a large number of larvae are ingested, it typically presents with initial gastroenteritis.

17 Jan 2018

What is the Gut–Brain Axis?

Although it is quite hard to imagine a direct link between the intestinal microbiota and the central nervous system, a growing body of evidence indicates a bidirectional interaction between these two body systems. This is also known as the gut-brain axis.

17 Jan 2018

What is Endometrial Hyperplasia?

The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus and consists of many layers of cells, both gland cells and stromal or supporting cells. When the endometrium becomes thickened it is called endometrial hyperplasia.

17 Jan 2018

Anovulation Causes

Anovulation is a chronic condition in which the normal monthly release of one egg from an ovary is disrupted for any reason. It is important because it is the cause of difficulty in conceiving a child in at least a third of cases. It often presents as irregular menstruation, with fewer periods per year than normal, or even the total cessation of periods.

17 Jan 2018

Bowen's Disease / Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Situ

Bowen's disease is a skin condition that has continuous, slow-developing scaly-red patches. It is also known as squamous cell carcinoma in situ (SCC in situ), and is a non-invasive and presiding form of intraepidermal carcinoma. However, it has only a 10% chance of developing into SCC, a type of common skin cancer.

17 Jan 2018

Anovulation Overview

Anovulation is a term which refers to a menstrual cycle in which an egg is not released from the ovary.

16 Jan 2018

HELLP Syndrome

Preeclampsia is sometimes complicated by a constellation of symptoms and signs called the HELLP (H = Hemolysis, EL = Elevated Liver enzymes, LP = Low Platelets) syndrome. Both complete and incomplete forms are known, with all three major components, or with only one or two, respectively. It carries serious risk for both the pregnant woman and the baby, and it is important to achieve timely delivery in the right way to attain the best possible outcome.

16 Jan 2018

Trichinellosis Epidemiology

The global distribution of certain Trichinella species, coupled with a diversity of hosts and various cultural eating habits that involves raw or undercooked meat, represents a pivotal factor favoring human infection in industrialized and developing countries alike.

16 Jan 2018

Trichinellosis Diagnosis

Trichinellosis represents a food-borne zoonotic parasitic disease caused by roundworms from the genus Trichinella.

16 Jan 2018

Gut-brain Axis and Psychobiotics

The term ‘psychobiotic’ represents a live organism that, when taken in appropriate amounts, provides certain health benefits for patients with psychiatric illnesses. Studying these novel classes of probiotics may open up the prospect of rearranging gut microbiota to effectively manage different psychiatric disorders.

16 Jan 2018

Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) Causes

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a condition in which a baby does not grow normally within the womb, and the rate of growth is below the 10th percentile for that particular period of pregnancy. IUGR is often due to a complex mix of several factors.

16 Jan 2018

Intrauterine Growth Restriction: Management and Prognosis

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a condition in which the baby does not grow properly during its time in the mother’s womb. It is due to a mix of factors including disease conditions in the mother, genetic defects in the baby, and poor placental growth.

16 Jan 2018

Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) Overview

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a medical term which refers to a baby who is not growing normally within the womb. In general, this label is for babies who weigh less than the 10th percentile for their gestational age, or period of pregnancy.

16 Jan 2018

Gut-Brain Axis and Obesity

Our knowledge of the ability of the gut microbiota to influence host health and homeostasis is expanding. Recent data indicate that the microorganisms present in the gut may be capable of directly (or indirectly) influencing the gut-brain axis resulting in changes in energy homeostasis, which may subsequently lead to the development of obesity.

15 Jan 2018

Gut-Brain Axis and Neuropsychological Disorders

Studies have shown that multiple neuropsychiatric disorders can be linked to modulations in the gut microbiome.

15 Jan 2018

Gut-Brain Axis and Neurodegenerative Disorders

There is growing recognition within the medical and scientific communities of the link between the microbial composition of the intestines and the central nervous system. This is known as the “gut-brain axis” and encompasses bidirectional communication channels between the central nervous system, the enteric nervous system, and the endocrine system.

15 Jan 2018

Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasia Treatments and Outcome

Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PeIN or PIN), also known as penile squamous cell carcinoma, is a premalignant condition of the penile epithelium. The most sensitive way of detecting PeIN is by applying acetic acid to the skin of the male genitalia. The treatment procedures for PeIN include topical chemotherapy, laser therapies (Nd:YAG, and Co2), cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, and surgical excision.

12 Jan 2018

Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasia Symptoms and Causes

Penile intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN or PeIN) is a treatable rare condition of precancerous lesion that affects the epidermal layer of the penis. Around 45-50% of penile malignancies are caused due to viral infection by Human Papillomavirus (HPV), of which HPV16 and HPV18 are major tumor causing agents. Non-HPV factors such as chronic inflammatory disease and lichen sclerosus can also cause penile cancers.

12 Jan 2018