Support groups have been formed for people living with chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. There is sufficient evidence that arthritis support groups can provide multiple benefits including:- Provide better coping skills by providing tips and practical advice Provide solidarity and self confidence Improve mood Decrease pain Provide relief from negative emotions, such as resentment, fear and hopelessness Types of […]
Continue reading »
Obesity is a public health problem affecting millions worldwide. Obesity depends on the imbalance between intake of calories and expenditure of the same with regular physical activity. There have been several studies to devise the perfect diet that can help prevent weight gain, reduce excess weight and maintain a healthy body weight. However, no diet is perfect and a onetime […]
Continue reading »
Coronary artery disease is a widespread problem and claims millions of lives worldwide every year. The condition has severe effects on heart health and causes potentially fatal complications such as heart attacks. Treatment Therapy for coronary artery disease generally involves three types of approach. These include: Medical management with drugs that reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar Coronary angioplasty […]
Continue reading »
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is one of the important stabilizing ligaments of the knee joint, connecting the femur to the tibia, and it keeps the tibia from moving back on the femur. Injuries to the PCL occur with powerful impact to the knee in a bent position, such as a person sitting in a car during a collision when […]
Continue reading »
Ileus is a functional, non-mechanical inhibition of coordinated gastrointestinal activity that frequently occurs after abdominal surgery. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial in nature, with disturbances in inflammatory, neurologic, immunologic, electrolyte and receptor-mediated functioning. The occurrence of this condition has consequences for patient and hospital alike. Ileus slows patient recovery, thereby prolonging hospital stay, and is associated with an increased number of […]
Continue reading »
Cytokines are cell signalling molecules that are vital in mediating the immune response within the body. The cytokines include a wide range of proteins, peptides and glycopeptides. Cytokines may be categorized into various different groups such as lymphokines, chemokines or interleukins depending on factors such as the type of cell they are secreted from, their function and the target they […]
Continue reading »
Heparin is a naturally occurring anticoagulant. Heparin is contained in mast cells and is released into blood vessels at sites of tissue injury to prevent blood clots forming. Heparin and several heparin derivatives such as enoxapain, dalteparin and tinzaparin are used to prevent patients at high risk of pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. The drug has also been used […]
Continue reading »
Periodontitis, also sometimes referred to as pyorrhea, is a health condition that involves inflammation of the periodontium, the supporting tissues, bones and ligaments around the teeth. In severe cases, the alveolar bone in the jaw area can become degraded and, without treatment, eventually lead to the loss of teeth. Periodontitis is the primary cause of tooth loss in adults. Causes […]
Continue reading »
Coffee is consumed in large amount by populations across the world and is the world’s second most valuable commodity after petroleum. Coffee has now been available in the decaffeinated form for decades. In the past, the methylene chloride extraction process was used to decaffeinate coffee. Methylene chloride was continuously circulated through the coffee beans to extract the caffeine, which would […]
Continue reading »
This is a commonly used term which refers to the presence of several undiagnosed illnesses in veterans of the Gulf War of 1991. It includes a constellation of widely divergent symptoms like tiredness, headaches, joint pain, indigestion, sleep problems and memory difficulties. It affects from a quarter to a third of these soldiers. Image Credit: Photographee.eu / Shutterstock Many of […]
Continue reading »