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Leprosy Treatment

Leprosy, which is now known as Hansen's disease (HD), still ravages many parts of the world, even in developed nations. It is caused by a slow-growing bacterium called Mycobacterium leprae. It affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, and the eyes. It presents in two forms depending on the immune response of the host, namely, paucibacillary and multibacillary leprosy.

26 Jan 2017

Leprosy Prevention and Vaccination

Leprosy is endemic in several regions of the world. Currently the only protection has come from vaccination with BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin), a single dose of which gives 50 percent or higher protection against the disease. BCG is a component of the Expanded Program on Immunization and confers some degree of protection against tuberculosis, which is caused by a mycobacterium allied to M. leprae.

26 Jan 2017

Leprosy Epidemiology

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae. While the organism is readily transmitted from person to person, it does not usually produce the clinical disease because of intrinsic human resistance to the infectious agent in the majority of people.

26 Jan 2017

Leprosy Diagnosis and Classification

Leprosy or Hansen’s disease is a chronic infection characterized by granuloma formation, caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which is an obligate intracellular bacillus. The disease attacks chiefly the peripheral nerves and the skin, though systemic involvement is known to occur, as well as damage to many other organs.

26 Jan 2017

Leprosy Causes

Leprosy is a slow but potentially devastating disease caused by the microbe Mycobacterium leprae. The pseudonym Hansen's disease (HD) is a mark of recognition of the work done by the Dutch microbiologist Gerhard Hansen on its etiology.

26 Jan 2017

History of Leprosy

Leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, was reported more than 3000 years ago. It was interpreted as a curse of the gods, or the punishment of sin, or a hereditary disease.

26 Jan 2017

Dystonia Tremors

Tremor is defined as a rhythmical, involuntary oscillation of a part of the body, due to alternating contractions of a pair of agonist-antagonist muscles. The cause of the tremor is usually diagnosed by taking a careful history of the symptoms and previous illnesses, current medications, and habits, followed by a neurological examination targeted at excluding or eliciting certain significant findings.

26 Jan 2017

Essential Tremor Genetics

Essential tremor is also called benign essential tremor, and it is the most common cause of non-physiological tremor. It is inherited in some cases, with the affected individuals having one or more family members with the condition. In other cases, there is no family history.

26 Jan 2017

Essential Tremor Prognosis

Essential tremor (sometimes called benign essential tremor) is the most common cause of non-physiological tremor. It has no identified pathology, though recent research links some cases to a genetic abnormality or to cerebellar damage.

26 Jan 2017

Treating Essential Tremor

Essential tremor is a condition in which an individual develops a rhythmic, involuntary movement of the hands or other part of the body. It may be progressive or non-progressive. While often mild, it may become more severe as age advances. It is not associated with any neurological or other disease which could be the cause of the tremor.

26 Jan 2017

Essential Tremor Research

Essential tremor (ET) is a condition in which there is abnormal rhythmic involuntary movement, or tremor, of one or more parts of the body, especially the hands. It has no known pathology and its cause has not yet been identified.

26 Jan 2017

Essential Tremor

A tremor is a fine shaking or vibratory involuntary movement of some part of the body. There are many causes, such as certain medications which cause tremor as a side-effect, or neurological disease. However, essential tremor (ET) is the most common condition in which this phenomenon occurs.

26 Jan 2017

Causes of Tremor

A tremor is a vibratory involuntary muscular movement of one or more parts of the body. It may be so subtle as to be invisible, or intense enough to interfere with daily activities.

26 Jan 2017

Baby Holding Techniques: The Hold

‘The Hold’ is a baby calming technique that is the brainchild of Dr. Robert Hamilton, who is an American pediatrician. Dr. Hamilton’s technique can be found brilliantly explained on YouTube, and was seen and liked millions of times in a very short period.

25 Jan 2017

How to Understand your Baby’s Crying?

Babies, like all of us, have needs and wants. However, they are unable to communicate these in manner that older children and adults do. Thus, they use their most basic, yet effective, means of communicating their wishes – crying. Infants need to eat, sleep, be kept comfortable and healthy.

25 Jan 2017

How to Stop a Baby Crying?

Babies cry, because that is their primary means of communicating to their caregivers. While some babies are fussier than others, all babies cry. For the reason that babies cannot talk, it is easy for people to overlook their needs and wants.

25 Jan 2017

Why Do Babies Cry?

Babies cry and a lot. It’s just something they all do. Arguably, some are less fussy than others, but the fact remains that it’s impossible to find a baby who will not cry at some point. Crying is a sign that a baby is alive when he or she is born. This process allows for air to enter their lungs for the first time in their lives.

25 Jan 2017

Outlook for Children with Double Outlet Right Ventricle

In contrast to the normal anatomical origin of the aorta and pulmonary artery from the left and right ventricle, respectively, infants with double outlet right ventricle (DORV) have both great vessels predominantly originating from the right ventricle.

25 Jan 2017

Strategies to Improve Shortage of Primary Health Care

Access to primary health care services in a timely manner is a significant factor for optimal public health outcomes. However, there is currently a notable shortage of primary health care workers, which may compromise the quality of patient care.

24 Jan 2017

Microdermabrasion / Microderm

Microdermabrasion, also sometimes referred to as microderm, is a non-invasive treatment to exfoliate the skin, which can help improve complexion by making the skin appear smoother, brighter, and lighter. The procedure is considered to be safe for individuals with all skin types and colors.

24 Jan 2017