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AIDS Stigma

Stigma is defined as, “The shame or disgrace attached to something regarded as socially unacceptable.” Those who feel stigmatized feel outcast and are marked out as being different.

7 Dec 2009

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the HIV or human immunodeficiency virus. The infection causes progressive destruction of the cell-mediated immune (CMI) system, primarily by eliminating CD4+ T-helper lymphocytes.

7 Dec 2009

What Causes AIDS?

HIV or Human Immunodeficiency virus is a retrovirus that was first found in 1983. The virus is responsible for causing AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

7 Dec 2009

Toxic Shock Syndrome Pathogenesis

Toxic shock syndrome is caused by infection with the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. The exotoxins produced by the bacteria cause the individual to experience the characteristic symptoms of the syndrome, such as shock and fever.

7 Dec 2009

Toxic Shock Syndrome Treatment

Although toxic shock syndrome is rare, it is a potentially fatal condition.

7 Dec 2009

Toxic Shock Syndrome Incidence

Toxic shock syndrome involves a broad inflammatory response and multi-organ failure as a result of exposure to bacterial toxins.

7 Dec 2009

What is Toxic Shock Syndrome?

Toxic shock syndrome is a potentially fatal illness associated with a broad inflammatory response to exposure to bacterial toxins, which are secreted by infective bacteria.

7 Dec 2009

Non-Infective Endocarditis

Endocarditis is an infection of the heart’s inner lining, the endocardium. However, in some cases, endocarditis may also be non-infective.

7 Dec 2009

Infective Endocarditis

Infective endocarditis is a bacterial infection of the heart’s inner lining or endocardium.

7 Dec 2009

What is Endocarditis?

Endocarditis is an infection of the heart that can be fatal if left untreated. In this condition, the inner lining of the heart or endocardium becomes infected, usually by bacteria that enter the bloodstream and get carried towards the heart.

7 Dec 2009

Leukemia Treatments

Leukemia treatment is different for each of the types of leukemia. The major treatment plans and modalities for each type are outlined below.

3 Dec 2009

Leukemia Causes

The human body consists of trillions of cells. Each cell contains chromosomes. A gene is the component of chromosomes that carry genetic messages. The gene is made up of a strand of Deoxyribonuclieic acid (DNA). Damage to the DNA is responsible for the initiation of cancer. The damage may be in the form of shifting or rearrangement of chromosomal bits and segments.

3 Dec 2009

Leukemia Symptoms

Each of the four major types of leukemias have different presentation, signs and symptoms.

3 Dec 2009

What is Leukemia?

Leukemia is a term that encompasses several different types of blood cancers. The different types of leukemia are varied in their presentation, age of onset, risk factors and outlook.

3 Dec 2009

Metabolic Syndrome Treatment

People can take several measures to correct the health conditions that contribute to metabolic syndrome and these are described below.

3 Dec 2009

Metabolic Syndrome Prevention

Metabolic syndrome is a condition characterized by a combination of diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. Individually, these conditions all increase the likelihood of vascular damage, but in combination, they are particularly dangerous and significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart disease or stroke.

3 Dec 2009

Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors

Several risk factors are associated with metabolic syndrome and some of these are described below.

3 Dec 2009

History of Metabolic Syndrome

The risk factors associated with diabetes were observed as early on as the 1920s, but the term “metabolic syndrome” was only coined in the 1950s and then became commonly used in the 1970s.

3 Dec 2009

What is Metabolic Syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome is a condition characterized by the presence diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. These conditions increase the risk of cardiovascular illnesses such as stroke and heart disease. Individually, diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity can lead to vascular damage, but a combination of these illnesses is particularly dangerous.

3 Dec 2009

Insulin Resistance Diagnosis

Insulin resistance describes the body's lack of sensitivity to the hormone insulin, meaning body cells such as the muscle, fat and liver cells are not adequately stimulated to take up glucose from the blood, even when insulin levels are high.

3 Dec 2009