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Cytokine Receptors

Cytokines are immunomodulating cell signalling molecules that are very important in the inflammatory processes of the body. They send signals to other inflammatory cells which gives rise to a cascade of reactions including the recruitment and movement of inflammatory cells to the site of action. The signals are initiated when cytokines bind to specific receptors.

11 Dec 2009

Cytokine Classification

The term "cytokine" encompasses a wide range of low-weight molecular proteins that play different roles in regulating various aspects of the immune response such as its duration and intensity.

11 Dec 2009

Cytokine Nomenclature

Cytokines are cell signalling molecules that are vital in mediating the immune response within the body. The cytokines include a wide range of proteins, peptides and glycopeptides.

11 Dec 2009

Cytokine Effects

Cytokines are immuno-modulating cell signalling molecules. They are low-weight molecular proteins that mediate their effects when they bind to specific cell surface receptors.

11 Dec 2009

What are Cytokines?

The term "cytokine" is derived from a combination of two Greek words - "cyto" meaning cell and "kinos" meaning movement. Cytokines are cell signalling molecules that aid cell to cell communication in immune responses and stimulate the movement of cells towards sites of inflammation, infection and trauma.

11 Dec 2009

Colorectal Cancer Prognosis

Prognosis of outcome of a cancer is usually determined by several parameters. Some of these include survival rates, expectation of survival for at least 5 years after diagnosis, survival without progression of the disease or cancer (termed progression free survival) etc.

11 Dec 2009

Colorectal Cancer Management

Those detected with colorectal cancer need to be treated and cared for by a multidisciplinary team. The team comprises of...

11 Dec 2009

Colorectal Cancer Prevention

There are several ways to prevent or at least reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Although the exact cause of the cancer is unknown, certain lifestyle measures seem to reduce the possibility of the cancer.

11 Dec 2009

Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis

A diagnosis of colorectal cancer depends on the stage, accuracy of the screening test or diagnostic test and symptoms of the patient.

11 Dec 2009

What Causes Colorectal Cancer?

Cancer occurs when a normal cell divides and multiples uncontrollably. Normally cells are regulated in their growth, maturity, division and death by the DNA present in their nucleus. With damage to the DNA the cells may become rogue and multiply uncontrollably to give rise to tumors.

11 Dec 2009

Colorectal Cancer Symptoms

Colorectal cancer or bowel cancer in its early stages may have no symptoms. Symptoms depend on stage of the tumor, the location and spread of the tumor.

11 Dec 2009

What is Colorectal Cancer?

Colorectal cancer is commonly termed bowel cancer. It usually begins in the large intestine and, depending on its starting point, colorectal cancer is sometimes called colon cancer or rectal cancer.

11 Dec 2009

What are Colorectal Polyps?

A colorectal polyp is a growth that may present on the lining of the colon or rectum.

11 Dec 2009

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse refers to a condition in women that occurs when the normal support of the vagina is lost.

11 Dec 2009

What is Prolapse?

Prolapse is a common medical condition that occurs when the structures designed to keep organs in place weaken or stretch.

11 Dec 2009

Gastrointestinal Bleeding Treatment

Treatment is initially focused on fluid resuscitation in order to replenish the bodily fluids lost through bleeding and prevent hypovolemia or shock. Fluid resuscitation is one of the most vital aspects in the management of patients who have become critically ill through blood loss.

8 Dec 2009