Ureterolithiasis, also known as ureteric calculi, is the presence or formation of stones within the ureters, which are the tubes responsible for the passage of urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Most of these stones, approximately 80%, are found to be composed predominantly of calcium. Around 15% of them are made of struvite, which is magnesium ammonium phosphate formed […]
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Chromium is a metal that is widely used in several industries. It is also one of the most common metal allergens. Chromium is found in leather, cement, and other sources in the immediate household environment. Both the trivalent and the hexavalent chromium ions are responsible for eliciting dermatitis at low concentrations. Hexavalent chromium can penetrate the skin unlike Cr(III), which […]
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Female sterilization is a widespread means of permanent contraception for women. There are different methods to achieve this, but the woman should always receive careful counseling to ensure she understands and is willing to accept the non-reversible nature of the procedure. Considering all the techniques, female sterilization is 99 percent effective and may be performed post-partum (along with a Cesarean […]
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Skip to: Psychosomatic food allergy: a case study Parents’ Anxiety Contributing to the Development of Food Allergies Conclusion Experiencing an unwanted reaction such as skin rash or breathing difficulties when eating any type of food often causes people to conclude that they have an allergy to one of the ingredients. When this happens the body has released Immunoglobulin (IgE) antibodies […]
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Nanorobotic devices are anticipated to be among the most powerful tools ever created by humans. Also referred to as nanobots or nanorobots, these technologic devices range in size from 0.1 to 10 micrometers. Nanotechnology uses machines that are specifically designed with components that are of a molecular or nano scale. A visualization of this scale can be made by comparing […]
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The popularity of personalized medicine is dramatically increasing, improving the efficiency of treatments and the prognosis of patients. DNA testing in a scientific laboratory. Genome research using modern biotechnology methods. Image Credit: Sergei Drozd / Shutterstock Each patient is unique, and therefore the “one size fits all” approach typically used within healthcare is not always effective. Therefore, personalized medicine utilizes […]
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Hyperthyroidism, also sometimes referred to as overactive thyroid, is a health condition caused by an excess level of thyroid hormone in the body. Although any individual may be affected, it is far more common in women than men. Women of childbearing age are the most likely to be affected by hyperthyroidism. Overactive Thyroid – Image Copyright: joshya / Shutterstock Causes […]
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A healthy vaginal flora protects the body against urogenital infections. It is made up of many different types of bacteria, the predominant bacteria being lactobacilli. These beneficial or “good” bacteria play a key role in defending against infection. Lactobacilli provide protection against microbes from the external environment, as well as microbes that reside in the vagina but multiply abnormally quickly, […]
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The prostate gland is a mass of tissue just below the urinary bladder in males, about the size of a walnut. It is situated in the region called the bladder base. It extends all around the urethra like a doughnut, surrounding the neck of the bladder. Why is prostate anatomy important? The prostate in humans is involved in three major […]
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By Jeyashree Sundaram, MBA Broken heart syndrome, also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), is precipitated by some form of sudden acute stress in the body, either physical or emotional. Emotional stresses include tragic events such as a catastrophe, the loss of a loved one, a relationship breakup, or even happy events such as a wedding or a reunion. An instance […]
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