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Salmonella Genetics

Salmonellae are motile, Gram-negative bacilli that can infect or colonize a wide range of mammalian hosts. Since its discovery, these bacteria fascinated the medical community, primarily because of the antigenic diversity within the genus, which led to the assignment of isolates to more than 2500 different serovars.

20 Apr 2010

Indigestion Symptoms

Indigestion or dyspepsia is a condition that causes discomfort or pain in the chest or upper abdomen.

20 Apr 2010

What is Indigestion?

Also called dyspepsia, indigestion refers to an uncomfortable pain in the stomach or chest that usually occurs after a person has been eating or drinking. Other symptoms of the condition include feeling full and bloated, feeling nauseous, belching and heartburn.

20 Apr 2010

Gallstone Symptoms

Gallstones are small stones that form in the gallbladder or bile duct.

20 Apr 2010

What Causes Gallstone?

Gallstones are small stones that form in the gallbladder, usually due to a chemical imbalance in the composition of bile inside the gallbladder. Bile is produced by the liver to aid the breakdown of lipids. This chemical imbalance causes tiny crystals to form in the bile, which eventually leads to stones developing.

20 Apr 2010

What are Gallstones?

Gallstones are small stones that form within the gallbladder and are usually made up of cholesterol.

20 Apr 2010

Hyperparathyroidism Treatment

There are two forms of hyperparathyroidism, primary hyperparathyroidism and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Mild cases of primary hyperparathyroidism may not require any treatment but secondary hyperparathyroidism is caused by another underlying problem that doctors will need to diagnose and treat.

20 Apr 2010

Hyperparathyroidism Cause

There are two main types of hyperparathyroidism and these are described below.

20 Apr 2010

Hyperparathyroidism Diagnosis

The gold standard for hyperparathyroidism diagnosis is the parathyroid immunoassay, which is used to determine the patient’s PTH level.

20 Apr 2010

Hyperparathyroidism Symptoms

Hyperparathyroidism does not always cause symptoms and treatment may not be necessary. In these cases, regular monitoring and a diet containing a balanced amount of calcium may be all that is required. In cases of primary hyperparathyroidism that has led to an elevated calcium level, symptoms may range in severity.

20 Apr 2010

What is Hyperparathyroidism?

Hyperparathyroidism is a hormonal disorder caused by the parathyroid glands in the neck producing too much parathyroid hormone (PTH).

20 Apr 2010

Avastin (Bevacizumab) Price

Avastin or bevacizumab is one of the most expensive drugs that is currently marketed. In many countries with national health services, the use of bevacizumab has been restricted based on cost-benefit calculations that suggest the drug is not cost-effective.

20 Apr 2010

Avastin (Bevacizumab) Side Effects

Most anti-cancer drugs are associated with moderate to severe side effects and Avastin (bevacizumab) is no exception. The side effects of Avastin occur either as reactions to infusion of the drug or in response to the drug itself.

20 Apr 2010

Avastin (Bevacizumab) Indications

Bevacizumab (brand name Avastin) is an anti-cancer therapy that belongs to a group of drugs called monoclonal antibodies. A monoclonal antibody is a drug created in the laboratory that is designed to target and inhibit certain proteins. These agents are very specific for the molecules that they are created against.

20 Apr 2010

What is Avastin (Bevacizumab)?

Avastin is the brand name for the anti-cancer medication bevacizumab, which belongs to a group of drugs called monoclonal antibodies. An antibody is a molecule produced by the body in response to a foreign invader or antigen. A monoclonal antibody is created in the laboratory to target and inhibit certain proteins. These agents are very specific for the molecules that they are created against and are therefore called targeted therapies.

20 Apr 2010

Cesarean Section Anaesthesia

A cesarean section or C-section is an abdominal surgery that is performed to deliver a baby via an incision made in the abdomen and womb. Sometimes this is the safest option in cases where a normal vaginal birth may pose a risk to the mother or baby. Some examples of when a C-section may be needed include the following...

18 Apr 2010