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Causes of Elbow or Arm Pain

There are various possible causes of elbow pain or arm pain. These include injury to the arm, compression of the nerves that serve the arm, arthritis, and various other health conditions.

22 Dec 2016

Babies from twin pregnancies are more likely to suffer from birth-related complications than those from singleton pregnancies. Fraternal and identical twins can be affected by pregnancy complications, and subsequent birth defects.

22 Dec 2016

Birth Defects

Birth defects are problems which occur during fetal development in the womb. The problems can be either on the physical body or may affect the mental capabilities of the infant. Some birth defects develop in the first trimester of pregnancy, while others may arise during the last six months during organ formation. They can affect any part of the baby.

22 Dec 2016

Allergic Reaction to Skin Products

Skin products and cosmetics are commonly used to improve hygiene and appearance of the skin. They are safe and effective for most people, but some individuals may experience sensitivity or an allergic reaction in response to some products.

22 Dec 2016

Types of Genodermatoses

Genodermatoses are genetic diseases that are expressed as skin conditions. The diseases are usually detectable upon birth if not soon after. The type of disease depends on how the genes are affected but the resultant conditions can be serious, rare and severely affect the patient’s life by leading to disabilities, a short life span, and the development of other chronic diseases and cancer.

21 Dec 2016

Comet Assay Applications

Comet assays are used to determine the extent of DNA damage in a cell. This information can provide a great deal of useful information regarding the diagnosis and progression of diseases, the value of different therapies, and the environmental and occupational exposure to harmful chemicals.

20 Dec 2016

What is the Comet Assay?

The Comet Assay, also known as single cell gel electrophoresis (SCRE), helps scientists to determine whether there has been deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage to a single cell from apoptosis (cell death) or cytotoxicity (toxicity to cells) and the extent of this damage.

20 Dec 2016

Benefits and Disadvantages of Dialysis

Dialysis can help patients with renal disease to increase quantity and quality of life, but it also has associated risks .

20 Dec 2016

What are Cadherins?

Cadherins are a group of proteins that help cells stick together. They are the main components of certain types of junctions between cells. These connections help define how a cell will be integrated into a structure, like a layer of skin or an organ.

19 Dec 2016

Living with Neck Pain

For patients who suffer from chronic neck pain, it can be difficult to adjust to the changes and maintain a high quality of life. However, with adequate treatment, most people are able to continue participating in normal activities with little interruption to their everyday routine.

19 Dec 2016

Living with Lower Back Pain

There are several ways to help patients living with lower back pain to improve their quality of life and enable them to partake in activities as normal.

19 Dec 2016

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Winter Weather

As cold weather threatens most of the country, millions living with a chronic, autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may reach out to their healthcare provider about increased aches and pain or symptom flares.

16 Dec 2016

Causes of Neck Pain

Neck pain is most commonly caused by mechanical stress to the neck, such as strains or sprains to the muscles and ligaments in the neck.

15 Dec 2016

Causes of Lower Back Pain

There are many possible causes of lower back pain, with the majority being mechanical in nature. It is often linked to spondylosis, the degeneration of the intervertebral discs of the spine due to everyday wear and tear.

15 Dec 2016

Causes of Dry Skin

Dry skin (xerosis) results from loss of water or oil, which can occur in a number of different ways. There are many possible causes of dry skin and it can affect any individual.

12 Dec 2016

Effects of Dry Skin

Dry skin, also known as xerosis or xeroderma, is very common and can affect any individual, although it is more common in elderly populations. In most cases, it does not pose a serious problem but can sometimes lead to dermatological complications and be difficult to treat.

9 Dec 2016

Flexible vs Rigid Flat Foot

Flat foot, also known as pes planus, is a condition that is most commonly defined by a collapse in the medial longitudinal arch of the foot and sagging of the heel valgus. In newborn babies and toddlers, there is a fat pad on the underside of the medial longitudinal arch.

8 Dec 2016

Eczema in babies

Eczema is a skin disorder which results in extreme dryness and itching. Also known as Atopic Dermatitis, it has been seen in babies from the age of two months onwards to before the age of five years. The skin disorder tends to run in families but is not contagious and cannot be passed on to others.

7 Dec 2016

Headaches in Children and Teenagers

Headaches are a common complaint in children and teenagers. As children approach adolescence the frequency of headaches tends to increase. Boys, before puberty, are reported to have a greater frequency of headaches than girls.

7 Dec 2016

Curettage (Dermatology)

Curettage is the term used to describe surgical scraping, which may be used to clean a body cavity of foreign matter, to remove diseased tissue such as tumors or growths or to obtain a biopsy that can be used for diagnosis. It involves the use of a small, spoon-shaped tool with a very sharp edge called a curette.

7 Dec 2016