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What is Hyperglycemia?

Hyperglycemia is a medical condition characterized by high blood glucose levels. The condition is primarily caused by significantly lower blood insulin levels or improper functioning of insulin.

16 Mar 2020

Is Appendectomy Linked to Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder clinically characterized by resting tremor, bradykinesia, and dyskinesia.

12 Mar 2020

Does Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affect Bone Mass?

Novel research has found a link between the antibacterial and antifungal agent triclosan and an increased prevalence of osteoporosis in American females.

12 Mar 2020

Does What You Eat Affect Antibiotic Effectiveness?

The discovery of antibiotics is arguably one of the great modern medical discoveries.

12 Mar 2020

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition characterized by chronic and systemic inflammation that primarily targets the synovial joints.

12 Mar 2020

What is Cerebrovascular Disease?

Cerebrovascular disease refers to a variety of medical conditions affecting the blood supply to the brain.

12 Mar 2020

Supplements for Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, which is the most common form of arthritis in many countries, is a condition characterized by functional impairment and pain in the joints.

12 Mar 2020

Using Bioactive Hydrogel to Heal Wounds

Hydrogels can be used in biomedical applications by offering a moist, adjustable environment for cells.

12 Mar 2020

Natural Ways to Ease Osteoarthritis Pain

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition of the joints, caused by cartilage breakdown.

12 Mar 2020

Evidence for Autism being a Genetic Condition

Autism spectrum disorder is a complex, behaviorally defined neurodevelopmental disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 59 children in the United States.

12 Mar 2020

Health Dangers of BCAA in Protein Supplements

Branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements are often used by athletics and fitness fanatics to increase muscle mass and enhance performance.

12 Mar 2020

Effects of Hyperglycemia on the Vascular System

Diabetes is a lifelong health condition characterized by a marked increase in blood glucose levels that can cause a plethora of health complications.

12 Mar 2020

TARDIS: The Improved Method of Detecting Breast Cancer

A method of TARDIS has been developed by a group of scientists led by Brandon McDonald from the Center for Noninvasive Diagnostics.

12 Mar 2020

Encapsulating Islet Cells for the Treatment of Diabetes

The need to avoid immunosuppression is often the driving force behind research into alternative therapeutic options for the treatment of a range of diseases.

12 Mar 2020

What Should I Eat During Menopause?

All women will experience menopause, the end of their reproductive years. During this phase, women experience many body changes, and it’s important to determine what type of diet is appropriate for them at this time in their life.

10 Mar 2020

Cannabis and Psychosis

Cannabis is a plant-based drug derived from the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). Though long used as an illicit recreational drug, it is now being investigated for its medicinal properties. In 2016, over 190 million people used cannabis.

9 Mar 2020

Differences Between Alzheimer's and Dementia

People have been talking about dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD) for over 100 years now. Yet, in most cases, the difference between them is not clear. Is there a real difference?

9 Mar 2020

Doctrine of Double Effect: Applications and Misinterpretations

The doctrine of double effect (DDE), also known as the principle of double effect, is a set of ethical criteria that often affect medical practice and has regularly complicated the ethics around pain relief and abortion.

8 Mar 2020

Are There Any Natural Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic disease characterized by autoimmune inflammation in many parts of the body, including the joints. It causes pain and disability, and treatment typically continues lifelong, though there is no reliable way to predict control.

8 Mar 2020

What is a Concussion?

A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury that causes temporary loss of normal brain activities. It is usually caused by a blow, jolt, or bump to the head.

25 Feb 2020