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What Causes Eye Floaters?

Eye floaters (myodesopsias) emerge as a consequence of opacities developed in the vitreous fluid of the eye.

24 May 2017

Symptoms of Pyogenic Granuloma

A pyogenic granuloma is a vascular growth, also called a lobular capillary hemangioma or granuloma telangiectaticum. The name “hemangiomatous granuloma” has also been suggested. The alternative names were chosen because they reflect the vascular malformation as well as the inflammatory picture presenting within the lesion.

24 May 2017

How to Prevent Rat Lungworm Disease

The best way to prevent Rat Lungworm Disease (RLWD) is to be proactive. The more steps are taken to lower the risk factors, the less likely we are to become infected by it.

24 May 2017

Ghrelin Sites of Action

The peptide hormone ghrelin is secreted by the gastrointestinal tract, and plays a pivotal role in appetite stimulation through its action on hypothalamic neurons. Ghrelin is bound by the presynaptic terminals of neurons that secrete neuropeptide Y (NPY). These cells also receive afferent signals from neurons in the area of the brain adjacent to the third ventricle, but between the ARN and PVN groups.

24 May 2017

Self-Help for Dry Eye Syndrome

When there is a lack of tear formation or if the tears evaporate quickly in the eyes, dry eye syndrome occurs. When affected by this syndrome, it is difficult to read or use a computer for long durations and it may be difficult to tolerate dry environments. Prevention is better than cure and there are a number of ways to prevent dry eye syndrome.

23 May 2017

Dysplastic Nevi (Atypical Moles)

Atypical moles, otherwise known as dysplastic nevi, are known to increase the risk of certain types of skin cancer, namely, melanomas. These cancers are becoming more common all over the world, and currently make up 4 percent of skin cancers. They are responsible for the death of 8 out of 10 people with a cutaneous malignancy.

23 May 2017

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

Most nutritionists extol the virtues of obtaining all essential macro- and micronutrients by eating a balanced diet. However, it still remains true that ordinary people are often poor at planning and executing such a diet on a routine basis, leading to the occurrence of gaps in the availability of such nutrients.

23 May 2017

Ghrelin and Depression

Ghrelin is a peptide hormone produced by the gastrointestinal tract, with multiple actions in the body. Its best-known function involves energy metabolism. Ghrelin is an orexigenic hormone which regulates energy intake by stimulating the appetite, resulting in adipogenesis (the formation of fat cells) and reduced lipolysis (the breakdown of lipids).

23 May 2017

Ghrelin and Sleep

Leptin and ghrelin are two key peptide hormones which regulate energy metabolism via appetite modulation. They also play a vital role in regulating body mass in response to sleep duration as well.

23 May 2017

Symptoms of Rat Lungworm Disease

The parasitic nematode Angiostrongylus can cause gastrointestinal or central nervous system (CNS) disease in humans. The species Angiostrongylus cantonensis (A. cantonensis) or the rat lungworm is zoonotic. Rat lungworm infection results in Eosinophilic Meningitis.

23 May 2017

Urinary Problems in Children

Urinary tract diseases make up a major part of the chronic ill-health burden the world over, being the 12th biggest cause of mortality and the 17th largest cause of disability. Many urinary tract pathologies lead to chronic disease.

23 May 2017

Ghrelin and Leptin

Ghrelin and leptin are two hormones which are of great interest in appetite regulation. Leptin is commonly considered to be anorexigenic (i.e. appetite suppressant) while ghrelin is orexigenic (i.e. appetite stimulant).

23 May 2017

Rat Lungworm Disease Research

Angiostrongyliasis or rat lungworm disease is a type of disease that affects the spinal cord and the brain in human beings.

23 May 2017

How is Rat Lungworm Disease Spread?

The parasitic nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis or the rat lungworm is a parasitic worm residing in the pulmonary arteries of rats. The parasite stays alive in the feces of infected rats.

23 May 2017

Treating Pyogenic Granuloma

A pyogenic granuloma is an abnormal vascular growth, with an inflammatory component, which arises mostly over the skin of the head, arms, or neck. It may also occur at various spots inside the oral cavity.

23 May 2017

Causes of Pyogenic Granuloma

Pyogenic granuloma is a somewhat common lesion which affects the skin and oral mucous membrane. It is a soft vascular lesion or hemangioma, with an inflammatory component. It is characterized by bleeding readily in response to even minor trauma because of the numerous fragile blood vessels in it. It is classified with the reactive hyperplasias, that is, conditions which develop because of chronic recurrent injuries which result in excessive reparative processes within the traumatized tissue.

23 May 2017

Rat Lungworm Disease in Hawaii

Rat Lungworm disease (RLWD) or Angiostrongyliasis is caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis, a roundworm parasite that affects the central nervous system.

22 May 2017

Mucocele Treatment

In the majority of cases a mucocele, a mucus cyst, ruptures within a few days without any intervention being required.

22 May 2017

Mucocele Symptoms

A mucus cyst is a thin mucus-filled swelling on the oral mucosa. It is typically painless, and contains clear viscous fluid. It affects both sexes alike, and occurs at all ages. Most mucoceles tend to be only up to 1.5 cm in diameter.

22 May 2017

Mucocele Causes

A mucocele is a benign cyst originating from a minor or accessory salivary gland, containing mucus. It is most commonly found on the lower lip, but may also occur on the ventral aspect of the tongue, the cheeks, the floor of the mouth, and the buccal mucosa.

22 May 2017