Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is a severe form of congenital blindness due to inherited recessive traits. As such it is typically caused by the inheritance of two copies of a mutated gene, one from each parent. The parents are heterozygous and clinically unaffected by the disease. There are about 22 genes currently identified as associated with LCA and more are […]
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The Leptospira bacterial genus are responsible for leptospirosis. These bacteria can infect both humans and animals. Leptospirosis is one of the most common infectious diseases that can be transmitted naturally from animals to humans. Sources of infection are the urine or urine-contaminated media (e.g., water, food, and soil) of infected animals such as rodents, cattle, cats, and dogs. The clinical […]
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Hydrocele occurs when there is a collection of fluid inside the scrotum. This causes one of the testicles to look larger than the other. Most often, hydroceles are found in newborn boys. This finding is especially seen in those who are born prematurely. Normally, the testicle in a healthy neonate is found within a closed serous covering called the tunica […]
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By Jeyashree Sundaram (MBA) Sucralose is a zero-calorie chemically synthesized sweetener that is extracted from sucrose. Sucralose is 650 times sweeter compared with naturally extracted sugar. It is often used in a wide range of fizzy drinks, table-top sweeteners, salad dressings, baking mixes, breakfast cereals, and chewing gum due to its bitter-free aftertaste. Sucralose is blended with other calorie-free sweeteners […]
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The most deadly global health crisis in a century has resulted in a substantial decline in overall heart surgery volume and an unexplained increase in deaths after coronary artery bypass grafting, according to late-breaking research presented at the 57th Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. “This study was a true herculean analysis and tour de force that showed […]
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NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. VACLOVIR – HERPES ZOSTER AND HERPES LABIALIS for Herpes Zoster and Herpes Labialis valaciclovir (as hydrochloride) Consumer Medicine Information What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about VACLOVIR. It does not contain all of the available information. It does not take the place […]
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Vaginal atresia is a condition that occurs when the urogenital sinus does not give rise to the lower third of the vagina. There are various causes for absence of the vagina, including complete Mullerian agenesis and androgen insensitivity syndrome, both of which are characterized by absence of the female reproductive structures. These are not usually classified with vaginal atresia, amoxicillin […]
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It is important to respond fast when you, or somebody you know, is burned. This article describes how to treat a mild burn injury. corbac40 | Shutterstock A burn is defined as damage to body tissue caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. Burn injuries may also occur because of breathing hot air or smoke, which results in damage […]
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There is no cure for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but the symptoms of the condition can be managed to improve the quality of life. This article outlines the general lifestyle modifications suitable for all women with PCOS, in addition to symptom-specific treatment options for the condition. Female reproductive system, the uterus and ovaries scheme, polycystic ovary syndrome, ovarian cyst – […]
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The prognosis and epidemiology of relapsed and refractory follicular lymphoma have not been well documented, as most reports focus on follicular lymphoma as a whole. As such, this article includes some references relating to follicular lymphoma, with some details about relapsed and refractory forms of the disease. Prognostic Factors For patients with follicular lymphoma, the overall 5-year survival rate is […]
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