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Inborn Errors of Metabolism

Inborn errors of metabolism are a group of genetic disorders caused by abnormal functioning of specific proteins related to metabolic pathways.

20 Aug 2020

What are Allograft Transplants?

When tissue is transplanted from one person to another, it is called an allograft transplant.

19 Aug 2020

What is Autonomic Dysreflexia?

Autonomic dysreflexia occurs when there is pain or discomfort below the spinal cord injury that leads to elevated blood pressure levels.

19 Aug 2020

Treatment for Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Myelodysplastic syndromes, also called myelodysplasia or MDS, is the name for a group of conditions that cause the number of normal blood cells to drop.

19 Aug 2020

What are Autologous Transplants?

An autologous transplant is also called a self stem cell transplant. This means that a person is their own stem cell donor.

19 Aug 2020

What are the Differences Between Small Cell and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) accounts for up to 15% of all lung cancer diagnoses, the remaining 85% are of the non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) subtype.

17 Aug 2020

Stages of Lung Cancer

The staging of lung cancer is crucial in not only providing an accurate diagnosis for patients but is also used to determine the best treatment protocol.

17 Aug 2020

The Revolutionary Development of a Nano-Based Liquid Retina Prosthesis

Human’s often suffer blindness because of their inherited retinal dystrophies or degeneration of eye muscles, a common age-related problem. The usual available corrective treatments have many limitations. This article discusses the development of a new ground-breaking nanotechnology-based retinal prosthesis, which could play a crucial role in the treatment of many retinal problems.

13 Aug 2020

Understanding the Molecular Pathology of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the most common and deadly cancer, accounting for about 1.76 million deaths globally.

13 Aug 2020

Lung Cancer and Nail Clubbing

Nail clubbing is characterized by specific changes around and under the toe and fingernails that are caused by certain diseases.

13 Aug 2020

Recent Advancements in Lung Cancer Treatment

Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the world and accounts for the most cancer-related deaths.

12 Aug 2020

What is Hypercalcemia?

Hypercalcemia is a condition in which there are abnormal levels of calcium in the blood. The normal calcium levels in blood serum range from 8.8 to 10.8 mg/dL.

12 Aug 2020

Metastatic Lung Cancer

When cancer spreads from its original location, it is called metastatic cancer. Metastatic lung cancer denotes a lung cancer that has begun to spread.

12 Aug 2020

What is SIADH (Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion)?

Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is a condition in which there are high amounts of ADH released from the pituitary gland.

12 Aug 2020

A Guide to Increasing Your Microbiome Diversity

The microbiome has a influence on the health of humans. Although genetics plays a part in determining its diversity, diet has the largest influence.

31 Jul 2020

Diagnosis and Treatment of Encephalitis

The causes of infectious encephalitis can be viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoal, or helminthic; however, about 70% of encephalitis cases are viral.

31 Jul 2020

D614G Mutation in SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein

A D614G mutation in its spike protein led to a more transmissible strain of SARS-CoV-2.

30 Jul 2020

What are the Three Lines of Defense?

The human body has three primary lines of defense to fight against foreign invaders, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

30 Jul 2020

What is a Nebulizer?

Nebulizers are a type of drug delivery device that turns the medicine into a fine mist that is breathed in.

29 Jul 2020

What is a Double-Blind Trial?

Double-blind trials are seen as the most reliable trial because they involve neither the participant nor the doctor knowing who has received what treatment.

29 Jul 2020