What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is among the leading cause of permanent vision loss in most regions of the world. Damage to the optic nerve fibers […]
Ecological Momentary Assessment of Patients with ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder that is thought to affect between 3-5% of school-aged children. Symptoms include the inability to focus […]
Post-Infectious Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome is triggered by a gastroenteritis infection. This results in the expression of various symptoms including abdominal pain and diarrhea. What is […]
What are Autologous Transplants?
An autologous transplant is also called a self stem cell transplant. This means that a person is their own stem cell donor, and the stem […]
Do Energy Drinks Affect Blood Vessels?
Skip to: What does research say? Energy drinks and physical activities Global reports on energy drinks Image Credit: Photographee.eu / Shutterstock Energy drinks have become […]
Does LED Therapy Improve Skin Condition?
Light emitting diode (LED) therapy is a treatment procedure that is widely used to treat various skin conditions. Unlike laser therapy that employs light waves […]
Diabetes and Wound Healing
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar levels. It is associated with many health complications including the improper function of all stages […]
What is Nyctalopia?
Nyctalopia is the name for a symptom characterized by the reduced ability to see at night and in low light conditions. It is also called […]
Mapping Iodine Perfusion in the Body
Iodine-containing contrast medium is a chemical used in iodine perfusion studies to enhance images taken during body scans such as X-rays and computed tomography (CT) […]
What is Horner Syndrome?
Horner syndrome is a set of symptoms affecting the eye which is thought to occur due to damage of the sympathetic nerve supply to the […]
Health Benefits of Prebiotics
The human gut microbiota is involved in a cascade of activities essential for body health. Their imbalance can lead to significant metabolic abnormalities and a […]
Hard-To-Heal Wounds
Hard-to-heal wounds can come about in many ways. For example, around 50 percent of the elderly population in Italy have an experience with a hard-to-heal […]
What is DNA Nanotechnology?
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the self-replicating genetic material that exists in nearly all living organisms. Aside from its role as a living material, synthetic DNA […]
Are Energy Drinks Safe for Children?
Energy drinks are beverages that contain concentrated amounts of caffeine and other stimulants, including sugar, sweeteners, herbal supplements, vitamins, and taurine. Energy drinks are marketed […]