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Growth Hormone Effects

Growth hormone is a vital hormone made up of around 190 amino acids, that regulates several important physiological processes such as growth and metabolism. It is secreted by cells found in the anterior pituitary called somatotrophs.

1 Nov 2010

Personality Disorder Causes

The term "personality disorder" is relatively new in the field of mental health. The traits seen with these disorders used to be considered part of a person's natural personality and therefore untreatable. The exact causes of personality disorders are unclear but are likely to be a combination of factors that may vary between individuals.

31 Oct 2010

What is Personality Disorder?

A personality disorder is a condition related to an individual's personality. Until recently, an altered or unbalanced personality was not considered a mental health issue or considered treatable. However, personality disorders are now recognised as lying within the spectrum of mental health disorders and are amenable to treatment.

31 Oct 2010

Causes of Alopecia

There are several types and causes of alopecia or hair loss. Hair loss may occur as a natural part of aging, due to a disease, injury or due to drugs and medications. The causes of alopecia or hair loss include:-

17 Oct 2010

What is Alopecia?

Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. There are several patterns of natural and disease related hair loss. Hair loss may also be caused by several drugs and medications.

17 Oct 2010

Adenosine Pharmacological Effects

Adenosine is a purine present normally in the body. This molecule however has several physiological and pharmacological roles to play in functioning of the normal body as well as in some diseased conditions.

17 Oct 2010

What is Adenosine?

Adenosine is a nucleoside that occurs naturally in all cells of the body. Chemically it is 6-amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9-H-purine.

17 Oct 2010

REM Parasomnias

Parasomnias are a group of sleep disorders characterized by unusual movement, perception, emotion, behavior and dreams while a person is between the different phases of sleep or awaking from a sleep.

22 Sep 2010

NREM parasomnias

Parasomnias are a group of sleep disorders characterized by unusual movement, perception, emotion, behaviour and dreams while a person is between the different phases of sleep or awaking from a sleep.

22 Sep 2010

What are Parasomnias?

Parasomnias are a group of sleep disorders that cause unusual movement, perception, emotion or dreams while a person is between the different phases of sleep or awakening from a sleep.

22 Sep 2010

Selenium Deficiency

Selenium is a trace element that is required for many essential biochemical functions in the body. This includes its antioxidant role in a number of redox reactions, such as those involving glutathione peroxidase. These functions are part of the maintenance of a normal metabolic status, of immune regulation, and of inflammation.

14 Sep 2010

Selenium Toxicity

Selenium toxicity is diagnosed based upon the presence of features of selenosis in humans, as there are no accurate biochemical or preclinical parameters.

14 Sep 2010

Selenium Controversial Health Effects

Selenium is an essential micronutrient in humans, with a recommended daily allowance of 0.055 to 0.070 mg/day.

14 Sep 2010

Selenium Biologic Applications

Selenium is vital in maintaining anti-oxidant functions in the body.

14 Sep 2010

Selenium Non-Biologic Uses

Since the discovery of selenium's photoconductive properties, this element has been used for many diverse applications.

14 Sep 2010

Selenium Production

From its previous understanding as an obscure element, selenium has become an intriguing component of health, disease, as well as many industrial processes.

14 Sep 2010