In 1966, Dr. Mario Jascalevich from New Jersey was accused of poisoning five patients with a plant-derived poison called tubocurarine. Between 1964 and 1966, a Japanese doctor called Mitsuru Suzuki contaminated sponge cakes and other sources of food with shigella dysenteriae (causes diarrhea) and salmonella typhi (causes typhoid), leading to 200 to 400 illnesses and four deaths. Between May 1977 and […]
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Palliative care refers to specialized medical care for ill people with illness that do not have a clear cure. A strong emphasis is placed on providing symptom and stress relief for both the patient and the surrounding people, such as friend and family. Definition The term comes from the Latin word, palliare, which translates to cloak. This is because the […]
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Malnutrition results from a diet deficient in vital nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Over long term or even over a short term this may lead to severe debility and damage to the vital functions of the body. 1-7 Symptoms of malnutrition are easily distinguishable among both adults and children. They may be outlined as follows. Symptoms of malnutrition in adults The […]
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Apart from increased intake of energy rich foods and decreased exercise and physical activity, hormones and genes also play a role in obesity and overweight. Several hormones including leptin, insulin, sex hormones and growth hormone have been studied extensively for their role in obesity and increase in body weight. These hormones play a role in appetite, metabolism, body fat distribution and increased storage of excess […]
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Several claims have been made in the print and visual media about losing weight fast and maintaining a low weight with the help of a specific diet. These are called fad diets. There are several diets and tools but their quality and efficacy may vary from being completely ineffective to being harmful. Examples of fad diets include ones that:- Ban […]
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Allergic conditions are very common in modern society and up to half of all children in the UK have been diagnosed with at least one of asthma, atopic eczema, hay fever or food allergies. With this increase in the prevalence of allergies, the development of these conditions is coming into question to help in the prevention and management. Allergic Conditions […]
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The process of autophagy has been conserved over time among all living organisms. The process is similar in single cellular organisms like yeast to multi-cellular organisms like humans. The process is a dynamic one but can be divided into some basic steps:- Induction Autophagy is induced when the cell is put under stress or there is depletion of growth factors […]
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Trigeminal neuralgia is a neuropathic condition that causes intense pain across the face. The pain is usually caused by pressure on the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for the sensation felt in the facial skin and upper half of the head. Symptoms Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by a severe, sudden pain that is often described as resembling an electric shock. […]
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Chikungunya is a viral disease can be transmitted to human by mosquitoes and causes significant symptoms, such as arthralgia and fever. It was first described in 1952 when an outbreak in southern Tanzania was observed. Transmission Chikungunya is an RNA virus and a member of the alphavirus genus of the Togaviridae family. It has been identified in more than 60 […]
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By Keynote ContributorLouise HartSenior Audiologist at Action on Hearing Loss By Louise Hart, Senior Audiologist at Action on Hearing Loss Having been an audiologist for many years now, often the first comment made by members of the public when discussing tinnitus is “I know there is nothing you can do about it and I just have to learn to live […]
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