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Hippocampus Evolution

The hippocampus has a long evolutionary history. Some features have been conserved, like connection to other brain areas, and some have diverged.

4 May 2010

What is the Hippocampus?

The hippocampus is a small region of the brain that forms part of the limbic system and is primarily associated with memory and spatial navigation.

4 May 2010

Listeria Treatments

Listeria is a genus of small, motile gram-positive bacilli that infect many types of animals and contaminates numerous foods.

3 May 2010

Listeria monocytogenes represents a universal, fast-growing, gram-positive bacterium with a diverse ecological niche and host range. Infection of humans and animals with this microorganism is traced to contaminated foods and can lead to serious (often lethal) disease known as listeriosis. There are also other species of the Listeria genus; however, their link to human disease is tenuous.

3 May 2010

What is Listeria?

Listeria is a bacterial genus responsible for listeriosis, a significant foodborne disease that can be difficult to control.

3 May 2010

LASIK Complications

LASIK is a safe and effective treatment for refractive errors, the most common of which include myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

3 May 2010

Wavefront-Guided LASIK

During wavefront-guided LASIK, the laser correction is tailored to the specific pattern of corneal refractive aberration in each patient.

3 May 2010

LASIK Safety

LASIK (laser in situ keratomileusis) is a surgery that uses a laser to reshape the cornea of the eye.

3 May 2010

Visual Abberations After Laser Eye Surgery (LASIK)

Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), or laser eye surgery, is a surgical technique for correcting refractive errors in vision but can cause visual aberrations.

3 May 2010

LASIK History

Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a popular surgery for refractive vision correction where cornea of the eye is reshaped by a laser. A convergence of numerous brilliant ideas and bioengineering accomplishments gave birth to this method, which undoubtedly represents one of the most efficient procedures in the history of medicine. Therefore LASIK is a common form of corrective surgery today and thousands of patients have benefited from the procedure.

3 May 2010

What is LASIK?

LASIK is a surgical procedure where the cornea of the eye is reshaped in order to reduce a person’s dependency on glasses or contact lenses.

3 May 2010

What is Paranoia?

Having suspicions and worries regarding loved ones is normal to a certain extent. When these fears are exaggerated and not founded on any real basis, however, these notions are termed paranoia.

3 May 2010

Uterine Fibroids Malignancy

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that are not likely to lead to malignant cancer.

3 May 2010

Uterine Fibroids Location

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that present in the uterus of a woman. The variance in size and shape for each woman affected by the condition can be notable. Additionally, the fibroids can form in several different areas of the uterus.

3 May 2010

Uterine Fibroids Treatment

Uterine fibroids are very common and affect 70% of women by the age of 50.

3 May 2010

What are Uterine Fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that may grow in various regions of the uterus.

3 May 2010

Uveitis Treatments

It is important for people with uveitis of the eye to be treated promptly as, without treatment, there can be serious complications.

3 May 2010

Uveitis Related Conditions

Uveitis is a common condition involving inflammation of the uvea in the eye.

3 May 2010

What is Uveitis?

Uveitis refers to inflammation of the uvea, which is the middle layer of the eye comprising the choroid, ciliary body and iris.

3 May 2010

Panic Attack Symptoms

Panic attacks involve a distinct period of time of intense fear accompanied by a number of physical symptoms. There is usually a particularly sudden onset and the severity of the symptoms typically reaches a peak within approximately 15 minutes.

29 Apr 2010